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DIET Wka conducts workshop on sign language learning
Resource person, Kilumo Ezung along with the trainees at DIET Wokha on April 5. Correspondent trict Institute of Educa- workshop was resource tion and Training (DIET) person, Kilumo Ezung, KOHIMA, APR 6 (NPN): Wokha for school teachers who is a hearing impaired First “Sign Language at DIET Wokha from April and a teacher at Tabitha Enabling Academy, KohiWorkshp” in Wokha dis- 4 to 6. A true inspirer of the ma. Other resource persons trict was organised by Dis-
35 Assam Rifle nabs NSCN (K) members
The arrested persons. D I M A P U R : Two a l leged member of NSCN (K) identified as ‘sergent’ Wangchatt and ‘corporal’ Nokwang were apprehended by troops of 35 Assam Rifles (AR) on April 5 during a search operation in Lungwa village. In a press statement, Assam Rifles informed that two pistols, one radio set and assorted ammunition were recovered from the duo. The apprehended cadres along with recoveries were handed over to Police Station Mon, AR added.
were Yansaroni Khuvung and Renthunglo Kinghen both faculty of DIET Wokha. The seminar was organized under the sponsorship of SCERT, with an aim to spread awareness on sign language and update the in-servic teachers on inclusive education. During the three days training, the teachers were trained on finger spellings, concept of time, days of the week, the months, kinship terms, the districts and tribes of Nagaland, a nursery rhyme, greetings and simple questions and phrases etc. in sign language. After the three days long seminar the teacher’s who attended the seminar in-turn assured to practise the same in their own respective schools and also suggested to conduct more of such trainings in future. Altogether 22 teachers from Government School and three from private schools attended the workshop.
Gov stresses on combating depression DIMAPUR: On the eve of the World Health Day 2017, the state governor, PB Acharya, has called upon the people to have better understanding of depression, which would help reduce the stigma associated with the illness, and lead to more people seeking help. World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on April 7, under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization (WHO). With the aim to mobilize action on depression, this year’s World Health Day campaign theme is “Depression: let’s talk”. In his message, the gov-
ernor said that depression was an illness that could happen to people of all ages, from all walks of life, in all the countries. He said depression causes mental anguish and affects people’s ability to carry out everyday tasks, with sometimes devastating consequences for relationship with family and friend. Acharya further said that at worst, depression could lead to self inflected injuries and suicide. However, he said fortunately depression could be prevented and treated, which usually involves either talking therapy or antidepressant medication or a combination of these.
“Depression can be treated. If you think you have depression, seek help. Talking with people you trust can be a first step towards recovery from depression,” Acharya added. According to WHO, depression was the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. As per the latest estimates from WHO, more than 300 million people were now living with depression, an increase of more than 18% between 2005 and 2015. Lack of support for people with mental disorders, coupled with a fear of stigma, prevent many from accessing the treatment they need to live healthy, productive lives.
DIMAPUR: Naga Army, Federal Government of Nagaland has expressed profound sorrow at the demise of late ‘col.’ Vilecho son of Vipire of Kezoma village, Angami region of 2nd Brigade W/C on April 4 at Kohima. A condolence message by ‘Lt. Gen.’ Tavecho Lala, C-in-C, Naga Army, FGN stated that late ‘col.’ Vilecho was one of the senior most chaplains of Naga Army. It stated that late Vilecho joined Naga Army on April 12, 1956 and had rendered sacrificial service to the nation which would always be remembered. Further, FGN has conveyed condolence to the bereaved family members and also prayed for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace. DCC Mkg: DCC Mokokchung has condole the demise of late Imnaonen, son of late Repa from Akhoya village of
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DC Dimapur informs schools
DIMAPUR: In pursuance to Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) notification, Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome, have directed all the schools under Dimapur district to ensure that school bags of the children do not exceed 10% of the weight of the child. Observing that many school buses/ vehicles do not have protective bars on the windows, the DC has directed all the schools to put window bars in vehicles carrying school children for the safety of the children with immediate effect. The DC further cautioned that strict action would be taken for non compliance of the order.
NPF central youth wing emergency meeting: NPF Central Youth Wing has convened emergency meeting on April 12 at 12 noon at NPF central headquarters. All officials have been asked to attend the meeting. TEKUK general meeting: Tungu, Enieo and Kinghen Union Kohima (TEKUK) convened its second general meeting on April 8 at 10: 30 a.m. at Lotha Hoho Ki, Kezieke Colony Kohima (near Kononia church). All members have been asked to attend the meeting. NASTEC to host 2nd SAC and PSC meeting: Nagaland Science and Technology Council (NASTEC) would be hosting the second SAC and PSC meeting of chemical ecology programme linking North East Region (NER) and Bangalore researches at Kohima on April 10 and 11 at Hotel Japfu Kohima. It has been informed that many experts from various states of India and countries would be participating at the two days event. JVYO meeting: Jalukie Valley Youth Organization (JVYO) has convened a meeting on April 8 at 11a.m. at Town Hall, Jalukie Town. All the office bearers and executive members have been asked to attend the meeting. CASU 50th jubilee planning board meeting: Coco Area Students Union (CASU) has convened its 50th jubilee planning board meeting on April 8 at 10 a.m. at Law and Justice Guest House 3rd mile, Dimapur. All the jubilee planning board members, jubilee advisors, subcommittee chairman and secretary, welfare chairmen and CASU executive have been asked to attend the meeting. ANGDA (CC) to participate in NESGDF executive meeting: All Nagaland Government Drivers’ Association (ANGDA) (CC) would be participating in the executive meeting of North Eastern State Government Drivers’ Forum (NESGDF) scheduled to be held on April 8 at Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. Altogether 8 members from the association would be attending the meeting representing Nagaland State lead by president, ANGDA (CC), Neiviseituo Rino.
JNP general meeting: Jalukie Pumling Nko (JPN) has convened a general meeting on April 22 at 10 a.m. at Old Jalukie Mtei Ki. All the frontal organizations, committees and subcommittees have been asked to attend the meeting. JPN has further informed its frontal organization, Hekuina Gutdi, Jalukie Pumling Mipui Organization, Jalukie Students’ union Nagaland and Jalukie Pumling Youth Organization to prepare and submit its general session reports for final approval of resolutions. DBVC thanks giving service: Diphupar ‘B’ Village Council (D‘B’VC) would be conducting village silver jubilee thanksgiving service on April 8 at 9:30 a.m. at Sumi Baptist church Diphupar ‘B’ village. All the village silver jubilee committee members, community leaders, pastors, women leaders and elders have been asked to attend the programme. ZRSU meeting: Zunheboto Range Students’ Union (ZRSU) has convened a meeting on April 8, 12 noon at SKK Office, Zunheboto All members have been requested to attend the meeting. DPDB Phek meeting postponed: DPO & member secretary, DPDB Phek has informed that due to unavoidable circumstances the monthly meeting of Phek DPDB have been postponed to April 11. Time and venue remain the same. All have been requested to attend the meeting. Niuland VDB meeting: Block Development Officer, Niuland Akumenla Aier has informed that an emergency with the VDB secretaries of Niuland would be held on April 12 at 10 a.m. at ADC Niuland Office Conference Hall. SOWUD meeting: Satakha Old Welfare Union Dimapur (SOWUD) has convened its household meeting on April 8 at 10 a.m. at its banker’s residence. All Satakha old household of Dimapur have been requested to attend the meeting. Corrigendum: Apropos the news items “KMC informs’ published on April 6, it is clarified that Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) has asked all shops to remain closed on Sunday except for hotels, bakeries, pharmacies and barber shops. Inadvertent error is regretted.
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Mokokchung District who passed away in Dimapur on April 4. In a condolence message, DCC, Mokokchung late Repa was not only a fatherly figure for the Congress party but also an inspiration to all the party workers. DCC stated that prior to joining active politics he had served the NNC for 10 years as a member and he began his political career as a central executive member of NNO. It said when NNO merged with the Congress, he became the first president of the District Congress Committee of Mokokchung in 1976 and held this post till 1977. Till his death he was holding the post of treasurer of Mokokchung town A/C Congress Committee, DCC added. Further, DCC Mokokchung has conveyed condolence to the bereaved family Rusted electric pole posing danger to commuters at Circular Road, opposite MH Hospital, Dimapur. and also prayed to God to comfort them and The neglected drainage below the Indian Restaurant in the same vicinity also poses serious threat to people residing in the area. (NP) give eternal peace to the departed soul.
(L-R): Children partake in games during the picnic in Peren. A elderly man avails free treatment at Shengha Wamsa village. Village leaders and Assam Rifles after inagurating borewell at Tseminyu.
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DIMAPUR: Planning and Development Committee (P&DC) Officer Hill’s Colony Council (OHCC) Kohima, has reiterated that “no double parking” on both side of the road would be allowed from Classic Point to Box Cutting and that “no entry” would be enforced from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. from Box Cutting to Officers’ Hill Colony. In a release, P&DC convenor, Rhyuzamo and member secretary Metevizo Sophie, cautioned that defaulters would be penalised as per the resolution of the colony. Further, it has asked the pubic to take note of the traffic regulation passed by the deputy commissioner Kohima who is also the chairman of the Regional Transport Authority on April 2 where the lane between Ladies Mile Road to Box cutting would be no parking zone on the left side of the road.
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FGN, DCC Mokokchung mourn
IGAR (N) organises programmes across Nagaland
DIMAPUR: Assam Rifles under the aegis of headquarters Inspector General of Assam Rifles (North) has been organising various civic programmes across the state. 36 AR: 36 Assam Rifles (AR) under aegis of Headquarters IGAR (N) organised a picnic for children of ‘Christian Servanthood Orphanage Home on April 3, in Peren. D u r i n g t h e eve n t various games to include musical chair and tug of
P&DC OHCC notifies on parking
Nagaland Post, Dimapur friday, april 7, 2017
war were conducted and the children were given a health check-up by medical staff of Assam Rifles. Altogether 68 children and locals attended the programme. Assam Rifles also pledged to sponsor education of two children of Orphanage namely Izic and Ralamyi, students of Class IX, Class VIII respectively for the entire academic session of (2017-18). Later, civil administration, staff of orphanage home and locals expressed
their gratitude and appreciated efforts of Assam Rifles for conduct of the event and noble act. 9 Bihar: 9 Bihar under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) organised a medical camp on April 3 at Shengha Wamsa village of Mon District. In a report, 9 Bihar informed that free medical checkup and free medicines were provided to 308 patients including 198 adults and 115 children during the camp.
The medical officer gave vaccinations and medicines for common ailments to the civilians. Also, the villagers were briefed on good healthcare and hygiene practices to be followed to ensure long and disease free life. 28 AR: 28 Assam Rifles (AR) under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) constructed a borewell at Tseminyu to alleviate the problem of drinking water scarcity in the area, AR informed.
GPS Chamcha building inaugurated DIMAPUR: New building of Government Primary School (GPS) Chamcha village, Peren was inaugurated by Lalkhongam Gangte, rtd SDEO and president Kuki Inpi Nagaland on March 24. At the programme Songsei Hangsing invoked God’s presence, Lamthang, chairman VEC, Chamcha gave a brief report on the new building, short speeches were delivered by Lalkhongam Gangte, Haigang Zeliang SIS Hq, Hentinthang Singson SIS and Lamminlal Thangsing, president KSON and vote of thanks was pronounced by Lhoulun, GB Chamcha. Henminlal Khongsai was the functional president. Kuki Students’ Organisation Nagaland also thanked the government for the new building and requested the concern department to redress the shortage of teachers at GPS Chamcha at the earliest.
Financial literacy prog at Mezoma village
Participants of finanacial literacy camp at Mezoma Village. DIMAPUR: Nagaland State Social Welfare Board SCA of NMDFC, SRCW under financial literacy camp programme under FIF, NABARD organised financial literacy programme on March 27 at Mezoma village for the women. In the programme, resource person from Bank of Baroda, Anita Devi, shared the significance of banking and stressed on the importance of saving which would help them become financially secure. The resource person
further stressed on Kisan Credit Card (KCC) that allowed the farmers to obtain timely and adequate credit without any hassles from the bank and some of the benefits that came along with it. P r o j e c t m a n a g e r, NSSWB, Salie A. Kruse, introduced the Joint Liability Group (JLG) which was a concept under National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) to provide institutional credit to small farmers. She also spoke on
the importance of digital payment. Keduokhonuo Belho of 181 shared on the awareness of Women Hepline 181, a toll free Helpline number for any women faced by violence or any women in distress and One Stop Center- Sakhi (Kohima and Dimapur) under the ministry of Women and Child Development. She also brief on the Childine-1098 which was a national 24 hour free phone emergency outreach service for children in need of care and protection. K
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