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Gorkhas are honest: Dr. Longri
Dr. Longriniken addressing the gathering on Friday. (NP) Staff Reporter
D I M A P U R , Aug 2 5 (NPN): Parliamentar y secretary IT&C and DAN chairman, Dr. Longriniken Friday described Gorkhas as honest and hard-working people who have contributed immensely to development of the state. He was speaking as the chief guest at the 73rd Gorkhas Matrys Day organized by Dimapur Gorkha Union (DGU) and Darogapathar unit in commemora-
tion of Major Durga Malla (INA) at Darogapathar village. While lauding the community for their contribution, the chief guest encouraged them to continue with their kind gesture towards the society. He also called upon the community to come together as one to make the society a better and peaceful place to live in. On the occasion, a blood donation camp was also organised wherein 107
units of blood was collected. Also speaking on the occasion, Dimapur Gorkha Community (DGU) chairman Kumar Subba extended support towards the movement for a separate Gorkhaland. What the Gorkhas are demanding does not belong to West Bengal, said Subba while adding, “it is time to handover the land that belongs to the Gorkhas.” Dimapur District Hospital (DDH) senior specialist and in-charge blood bank, Dr. Temsu Ao lauded the
NSCN/GPRN Kyong region observes 94th birth anniversary of late Khodao Yanthan
DIMAPUR: In commemoration of the 94th birth anniversary of vice president, NSCN/GPRN, Kyong region, late Khodao Yanthan, the Kyong region authority of the NSCN/ GPRN organised a function on August 25 in the office of the Central Administration Officer. According to region secretary, Kyong Region,
NSCN/GPRN, P. Renthungo Odyuo, the function was chaired by the CAO. Caretaker/CAO in his short speech highlighted the life history of late Khodao and urged upon all the members present to emulate and preserve the legacy left behind by the visionary leader. E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme started with an
invocation prayer by the region chaplain, Merio Kikon followed by a minute’s silent prayer in memory of late Khodao. Thereafter, a special prayer was also offered for the collective leadership and all the members of the NSCN/GPRN and the Naga peace accord. The function concluded with a mass prayer.
Gorkhas for their contribution. He said that over the six years, Gorkha community has contributed 980 units of blood. Spealing at the programme, Darogapathar village council chairman Nungtok Jamir maintained that blood donation camp was the highest form of humanitarian service. “One may donate for unknown destination and unknown person but on the other hand it has helped precious life,” said Jamir. The programme was also attended by Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC) Chumukedima and advisor Darogapathar village council Thejavizo Nakhro. Earlier the programme was chaired by DGU joint secretary Samir Gurung, God’s blessing was invoked by GCC Darogapathar Ps Jiwan Rai and welcome address was delivered by DGU vice chairman Sasank Ghatraj. Gorkha youth Darogapathar village presented Gorkha song and dance.
Lecture on wildlife conservation DIMAPUR: 5 Assam Rif les under the aegis of Headquarters IGAR (North) organised a lecture on “wildlife conservation: Amur falcon” for the students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Chare town on August 19. The lecture featured about Amur falcon called upon all present to assist in the conservation of the bird in Nagaland.
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KVK, NU Zbto celebrates World honey bee day
DIMAPUR: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Nagaland University, Zunheboto celebrated “World honey bee day” on August 19 at Litta New village. SMS (Plant protection), Toshi Longkumer highlighted on the significance of the celebration. He stressed upon the importance and role of honey bees in agriculture and to conserve honey bee since without honey bees, the human race would extinct in few years. Head G.B. Litta New village, Kakuto also encouraged the villagers to actively participate in honey bee rearing. The programme concluded with distribution of bee boxes in the village. Altogether 51 farmers participated in the programme.
news in brief SJCS convergence fest: St. Joseph’s college Jakhama (SJCS) BBA department would be organizing its 8th convergence fest with the theme “realize, pursue, excel” on September 7 and 8 at 9 a.m. at the college indoor stadium. DSE inform to enroll D.EL.ED: Principal, Director School Education (DSE), Smita Sarangi IAS has informed all the in-service untrained elementary teachers both in the government/government aided / unaided –private schools to get themselves enrolled for the D.EL. ED course on before September 15. Registration could be done by logging into the NIOS website. Minimum qualification required for admission in D.EL.ED is 50% in aggregate in class 12 (45% for ST/SC/OBC/PH person). ANDBG foundation day: All Nagaland Drivers and Body Guard (ANDBG) would be celebrating its 15th foundation day and prayer fellowship Kohima on August 26 at 10 a.m. at SABT building NH-29 near south police station. Rev. Kiyeto Sema pastor SABC Kohima will grace the event as speaker. KBYF 4th choral competition: Kohima Baptist Youth Fellowship (KBYF) would be organizing 4th choral competition on August 26, 4 p.m. at Rengma Baptist church Kohima on the theme “melodies of praise”.
Training on Springshed development concludes Dimapur: Four-day advanced training-cumworkshop on participatory groundwater management (PGWM) and springshed development concluded on August 24. The workshop, organized by land resources department, Nagaland in collaboration with People’s Science Institute (PSI), Dehradun and Advanced Center for Water Resources Development and Man-
agement (ACWADAM), Pune, was attended by para-hydrologists from all the 11 districts. The training programme comprised of advanced studies on geological aspects and hydrogeological mapping of springsheds, analysis of springshed physical and water quality data and recommendation of appropriate intervention including engineering, vegetative
ATMAs conduct various trainings and demonstrations for farmers
Yongam village, Tamlu block.
Satoi block, Zunheboto.
Satakha block, Zunheboto.
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Chunlikha block, Kohima.
Tseminyu and Chunlikha block, Kohima.
DIMAPUR: Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) has been conducting various trainings and demonstrations for farmers across the state. ATMA Dimapur and UNDP Nagaland organised a range/block level consultation meeting on Jhum Resources Management Committee (JRMC) and draft Nagaland land use policy on August 23 at Niuland Town. LONGLENG: One day training and demonstration programme was organized by ATMA Longleng at Yongam village, Tamlu block, Longleng on August 17. In the programme, resource person, ATM Nokchensaba Kichu and BTM Moasunep trained the participants about the management of some major pest of citrus found in Longleng district. During field demonstration, resource persons also imparted the farmers the importance of training and pruning and nutrient management in citrus orchard. Soya bean seeds were also distributed to
emphasizing on nursery bed preparation. He also mentioned optimize biological productivity and raise organic nursery. Resource person ATM, Kakiho also demonstrated and deliberated on the benefit of practicing vermin-composting. SATAKHA BLOCK: ATMA Zunheboto, Satakha block conducted one day training-cum -demonstration on “soil conversation” on August 12 at Sukhai village. DPD ATMA, Zhuheboto, Tokato highlighted on the functions of ATMA and its progress to famers while ATM- ATMA, Zunheboto, Satakha block, Vinoto Yepthomi gave a PowerPoint presentation on the system of proper management and method of healthy soil conversation. ATMA Zunheboto, Satakha block, ATM Aliho Shikhu also gave a presentation on cultivation and the important use of “millet and jobstears” as a value addition crops. The programme was chaired by Kahoto Zhimomi and participated by 18 farmers. AKULUTO BLOCK:
on the need based for the particular area which has been appraised by the BFAC members of the respective villages/area. SAKSHI BLOCK: ATMA officials (BVSC & AH) BTM, Dr. Moisen Puchem, ATM, Chingshak and ATM, Henaok visited
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the trainees in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Longleng. Altogether 28 farmers attended the training. ATMA Longleng block also conducted demonstration at Bhumnyu village on August 17. In the programme, resource person ATM Longleng block, Kitila Walling demonstrated on the use of trichoderma for the treatment of seeds and planting material. ATM Tamlu block, Nokchensaba Kichu also demonstrated on insect pest management of citrus. Altogether 11 farmers attended the programme. Soyabean seeds were also distributed to the farmers. ZUNHEBOTO: ATMA Zunheboto under Satoi block conducted training and demonstrations programme on vermi-compost and nursery bed preparation on August 11, at Satoi. BTM, Wellson Shitio gave a brief introduction to the 29 villagers about the functions of ATMA and the concept of the training topics. Resource person, ATM Joseph encouraged the villagers and the SHG’s
ATMA Akuluto block Zunheboto conducted training on cultivation of ginger and demonstrations on seed bed preparation and cultivation of winter crops on August 23 at Sumi Settsu village. BTM Zunheboto, Chubatsur Jamir demonstrated on methods of Seed Bed preparation and cultivation of winter crops. Seeds and bio fertilisers were distributed to the farmers. BTM, Akuluto block, Aolemla Kichu also spoke on cultivation of ginger. Altogether 18 participants attended the programme. KOHIMA: ATMA Kohima, Chunlikha block conducted demonstration on cultivation of Kholar on August 22 at Chunlikha village with BTM Kekhriesielie, ATM Sinlo Khing and ATM Chenibo Seb as resource persons. TSEMINYU & CHUNLIKHA BLOCK: ATMA Kohima of Tseminyu and Chunlikha block conducted Block Farmers Advisory Board (BFAC) meeting at SDAO Tseminyu on August 21. In the meeting, the house decided to implement the programme
NPCC office bearers meeting: Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has convened the meeting of the office bearers on August 28 at 11 a.m. at Congress bhavan Kohima. NSNA emergency meeting: Nagaland Staff Nurse Association (NSNA) has convened an emergency meeting on August 30 at 11:30 a.m, at the auditorium, Naga Hospital Authority (NHAK) Kohima. NSNA has informed two representatives from each district to attend the meeting. CSUD freshers’ day: Chakhesang Students’ Union Dimapur (CSUD) would be organizing its 28th freshers’ day-cumsocial gathering on August 26 at 2 p.m at Town Hall Dimapur with NPCC president, K. Therie as guest speaker. CSUD has informed students from class 10 and above from Dimapur town and Toulazouma village to attend the programme with traditional dress. MMRVCF: Mokokchung to Marani Road Site Villagers Concern Forum (MMRVCF) has urged the public to cooperate with the ongoing road repairing work that has been taken up by Vertex Construction contractor. In a press statement convener, MMRVCF Imchawati Kichu appreciated the department for taking care of the necessary requirements as well as the Yimyu Ward Committee led by Chairman and members for extending support.
Sakshi block on August 18 and conducted demonstrations on “wound care in farm animals”, “preparation of poultry litter bed” and “semi-intensive pig housing’. Chemically treated soybeans were also distributed to the participants.
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and social fencing. The valedictory programme was chaired by Albert Ngullie, joint director. Resource persons from PSI, Dehradun and ACWADAM, Pune shared their observations and recommendations on the overall training sessions. They acknowledged the skills and knowledge gained by the participants.
The resource persons also felt that the para-hydrologists are matured enough to stand on their own and even extend training supports to other field functionaries and to the communities in springshed management. The director of land resource Hoto Yeptho stressed on the importance and priority of springshed development in his closing remarks.
Additional director IPR late Dominic Yazokie laid to rest DIMAPUR: Additional director, Information & Public Relations late Dominic Yazokie, was laid to rest at Vidima village on August 25 after the requiem mass and funeral service held at Holy Spirit Church Vidima. Hundreds of well wishers including family members, friends and officials from Information and Public Relations department led by the director, attended the funeral service. According to DPRO Dimapur, parliamentary secretary Er. Vikho Yoshu, who spoke on behalf of the deceased native village Kigwema, described late Dominic as a person of wisdom who was always ready to help people and the society at large. He said that the vacuum created by the demise of his best friend and advisor would be difficult to replace. Director IPR, Limawati Ao, described late Dominic as an able and fair administrator and also a fatherly figure to the younger officers. “As a senior officer in the directorate, he was the solid rock in which the department stood in times of hardships and uncertainties” he added. On behalf of the officers and staffs
of the department Limawati expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that the departed soul rest in eternal peace. Others who spoke during the funeral included retired director HE, Norbert Noraho, DPRO Dimapur, Lolano Patton on behalf of IPR district officers, vice president ACU Kevituonyu Simon, catechist St. Michael church Kigwema, Vimetha Vincent (on behalf of family) and others. Condolence messages of Nagaland governor and chief minister and Bishop Nagaland was also read out during the funeral service. Late Dominic Yazokie passed away on August 24 at Bethesda Hospital after a brief illness. He joined the department of IPR in November 1985 as PRO Delhi and served the Government and the people with dedication and distinction in that position for nearly 18 years. After coming to the Directorate on promotion he served in various capacities including PRO to Governor of Nagaland, Nodal officer at CMs office etc. He left behind his loving wife, 5 children (3 sons and two daughters) and 6 grand children.
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Miss. Repitoli S. Shohe The Seyochung Village Union Kohima would like to felicitate the former President of SVUK Shri. T.Athrise Anar S/o Lt. L. Tokyuse Sangtam on being promoted from the post of Manager to the post of Deputy General Manager (DGM), Nagaland State Mineral Development Corporation. (NSMDC) Kohima. Further the SVUK extend our best wishes and pray that God Almighty grant him more success and achievement in his future endeavour. K. LIRICHUM ANAR P. LICHOMONG President Gen. Secretary SVUK SVUK K-2728
Miss. Toviholi K. Shohe
With Great honour and immense joy, we the Clans would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss. Repitoli S. Shohe, D/o L. Shihoto Shohe for being selected for Physiotherapy course by the Governor of Nagaland and Miss. Toviholi K. Shohe, D/o L. Kughaho Shohe for successfully qualifying the NEET Exam 2017 for MBBS course. The Clans pray to our Almighty God to continue to grant more success and greater achievements in their future endeavours. Lovukhu/Shinili Shohe Clan's Rotomi Village DP-8543(B) K
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