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(Inset) Lok Sabha MP, Neiphiu Rio. Students performing ‘Hello to all the children of the world’ on Monday. (NP)
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DIMAPUR, DEC 12 (NPN): N.N. Nagi School, located at Kuda ‘A’ Village, celebrated its 2nd Annual Day here on Monday with Lok Sabha MP, Neiphiu Rio as chief guest. Addressing the gathering, Rio said he was moved by the planning and com-
mitment towards imparting quality education to children. Rio whose g randdaughter is also a student of the school remarked that the best gift parents could give to their children was quality education. He also commented on the Accredited Christian Education (ACE) cur-
riculum being taught at N.N. Nagi School saying it was important to inculcate Christian ethos in the young children. The chief guest also added that since we live in a global village, such education would equip a child to become a global citizen. Headmistress of the
District review meeting cum advent Christmas
CMO and other officials at the meeting. DIMAPUR: Chief Medical Office, Peren District under the chairmanship of CMO, Peren Dr. Ngangshimeren, held its district review meeting on December 9 at conference hall, Chief Medical Office, Peren. Dr Ngangshimeren
extended Christmas greetings and highlighted about the whole year’s work and acknowledged the sincerity and good work and pointed the gaps and failures. He requested all staff to forgive and forget the shortcomings and look forward for a brighter and better year
to come. DPO RCH/UIP, Dr. Khrielasanuo highlighted on the upcoming IPPI which would be held January 29 and requested the ANMs and GNMs to prepare micro plan in advance. She also urged the health workers to judiciously use the vaccines and to return the partially used vials and also to update the beneficiary list by the ASHA’s. Addressing the gathering Dy. CMO, Dr. Tiala, gave a brief report on healthy lifestyle camp held on December 2 at Athibung PHC. She expressed her appreciation to every staff for their cooperation during the camp. The meeting was attended by district
programme officers, medical officers, health workers and district and block program management unit staff, NHM. After the meeting, a short advent Christmas programme was also held. B P M A t h i b u n g Te m sumenla chaired the program; invocation prayer by Epidemilogist IDSP Dr. Imnuksungba, exhortation by Dr. Ngangshimeren, Christmas message by MO Azailong PHC Dr. Imchatoshi, special number by NHM staff Peren and benediction by SMO CHC Jalukie Dr. Newmai. The next review meeting has been scheduled to be held on January 10, 2017.
NUTA-L launches its newsletter and official blog
DIMAPUR: Nagaland University Teachers Associations- Lumami (NUTA-L) in its effort to create an academic platform for faculty members of the university have launched its first ever NUTA(L) bi-annual newsletter “Sententia” and the NUTA (L) official blog “Communiqué” by the vice chancellor (acting) of Nagaland University, prof. N. S. Jamir on December 12 at
the Computer Centre NU, Lumami. Vice chancellor in his speech appreciated the effort of the leaders of the NUTA (L) for initiating a very important step for strengthening the university through new ideas and most needed platform such as newsletter and blog. He opined that it was a sign of maturity of the university, and a positive platform for
bringing together the University community. NUTA (L) president, Dr Lanusashi Longkumer, in his brief speech highlighted the objectives of the NUTA (L) newsletter and the blog which was to create an academic platform for discourses besides serving as an information mode for faculty members. Dr Shivajyoti Das Baruah and Dr Neizo Puro the two
MTC holds cultural day
Faculty members of Mount Tiyi College along with the students. DIMAPUR: Mount Tiyi College (MTC), Wokha observed 2nd cultural day on December 9 at the college premises under the theme, “understanding and appreciating the richness of one`s own culture” organised by the college cultural club. Convenor of the club, assistant professor of History, Libemo Kithan in his introductory speech stressed on the importance of preserving culture and to maintain cultural diversities. Libemo Kithan also presented many traditional K
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items by explaining its use and significance. Some of the traditional items presented were Jappa (traditional container), Ritsen (Warrior`s Sash), Sothephen (Meat Container), a rare piece of cotton thread in blue and grey colour, Esan Pelung (Wooden bed made out of a single block of tree), Tsumpo (Rice pounding slab), Rapvu (Bamboo Container), Juthi (Bamboo Water carrier), Le-Chup (Dao Holder), and small hip baskets. Youth co-ordinator, Nehru Yuva Kendra, Lax-
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man Singh who spoke on the occasion called the youth as “inheritors of culture” and encouraged the students to learn one`s culture and uphold its values. Vote of thanks was proposed by assistant professor of history, Myingthunglo. The other highlights of the programme was the presentation of a skit on the traditional way of life, Lotha folk song, Ao folk song, Nepali dance, Lotha folk dance and concluded with a traditional fusion fashion show.
convenors of the NUTA(L) blog and the newsletter respectively gave a brief overview on the two media platforms. The function was attended by the university faculty members, officials of the university, research scholars and students of the university. Vote of thanks was delivered by general secretary of NUTA (L), Dr Athungo Ovung.
SCTE- Kohima celebrates pre-Christmas DIMAPUR: State College of Teacher Education (SCET) Kohima celebrated its pre-Christmas programme on November 26 at the college campus. As part of the celebration, Christmas carols, songs and short speeches on “Christmas to me” were presented by the student-teachers and faculty. Depicting the true sense of love, joy and peace the student-teachers performed a powerful and heartwarming musical play. The Christmas message was delivered by Dr. Bendangyapangla on behalf of the faculty. The Christmas bonfire was lit by assistant headmistress of RHSS Kohima, Kevitsieno Luho. The celebration culminated with gift exchange programme reminding each one that the ability to give was the ‘beating heart of humanity.’ Along with the student-teachers, faculty and staff, the programme was also attended by the alumni.
school, Ningupheü Nagi highlighted the activities and future plans of N.N. Nagi School. She said the school was “all about learning, not teaching.” She also informed that the school would be upgraded to high school and higher secondary in the near future in a campus stretching over 27 acres that would have world-class facilities including a FIFA standard football stadium. Retired director, Art & Culture and former CIC RTI Nagaland, Kevinino Meru rendered ‘Reflection of the school’. P r o p r i e t o r, B e l h o Nursing Home Dimapur, Dr. T. Belho, whose grandchild studies in the school, performed ‘Because He lives.’ During the function, the students performed songs, play, and recitation etc. Earlier, the function started with invocation by pastor Kuda Village Baptist Church, Rev. M. Sakhrie. Welcome address was delivered by school administrator, Pete Nagi.
Naga sisters inducted into Marian Congregation
Bishop of Kohima along with nuns, priest and others. DIMAPUR: Rev. Srs. Rose Hesuh (Krosalü) and Esther Dukru (Savirhü) from Nagaland became the first members of the Marian Congregations of the Houses of Charity. A ceremony was held at St. Joseph’s Church, Porba on December 10 wherein Most Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima officiated the Holy Mass with the theme “My Soul Magnifies the Lord, and my Spirit rejoices in God my Savior” (Luke 1: 46). 10 Priests concelebrated with Bishop.
Bishop during the homily citing Pope Francis said, “True Joy is born not from our possession but from our self donation” adding that “to understand and to live this is the secret of our Joy.” The sacred function of final professions took place after the homily. With the traditional prayer of consecration uttered by the bishop and giving of the ring signifying the total surrender to the divine master for the rest of their lives, the two sisters were inducted to the
Marian Congregation for the rest of their life. Prayer dance, songs from CYA, Porba, Zhava m e, f o l k s o n g a n d special songs from the Fathers and sisters of Marian Congregations of the Houses of Charity were the highlights of the program. Earlier Nuvohu Hesuh chaired the programme, welcome address by SJ, Parish Priest, Pfutsero Rev. Fr. Philip, and Rev. Sr. Rose, Thenuchii and Stephen Dukhru proposed vote of thanks.
DSWC staff bids farewell to director and colleagues
DIMAPUR: Directorate of Soil and Water Conservation (DSWC) organized a solemn farewell programme for outgoing director, Peter K.Rengma, junior engineer Akhevi, head driver Bendangnungsang and senior typist Medongunuo, at its conference hall on November 30. With the inauguration of the department’s website www.snwc.nagaland.gov. in by Peter K. Rengma the programme got underway. Peter said that he was retiring a happy and satisfied man, having worked in various capacities for 31 years. He said that he was impressed by the co-operation and the team spirit of the department officials. Describing Peter as a principled, hardworking, diplomatic and a kind hearted man incoming director Imkongneken, thanked Peter for his effort in reviving the department. Earlier the programme was chaired by project director Hevikhe Sema, A special song was presented by Khekiho Shohe & co. and vote of thanks was delivered by joint director E. James Lotha.
The officials of the Officers’ Hill (Thegabakha) Colony Council Kohima on December 9 met governor P.B. Acharya and submitted five points representation for the welfare and overall development of the colony. Council also requested governor to pressure the department concerned to expedite the process of condemnation of the government quarter for construction and extension of GMS classroom and also direct the department concerned to repair the Ladies Mile Road at the earliest.
Editor-in-Chief of Nagaland Post and the chief mentor of Youth Net’s ‘First Cut’, Geoffrey Yaden with the winners of the First Cut Inter Collegiate Competition 2016. (YouthNet)
Launching of 99 DOTS & IPT DIMAPUR: Revised National TB control programme Nagaland became one of the state in India to launch the 99 DOTS (Daily Anti TB Treatment) for TB/ HIV co infected patients & Isoniazid Preventative Therapy (IPT) for PLHIV on December 9, at NHAK conference hall, Kohima. At the programme, district TB officer Kohima, Dr. Asunu Thong, who chaired the programme gave a brief introduction about the significant initiative. State TB Officer, Dr. K. T Lotha illustrated on the Implementation of 99 DOTS and IPT. He pointed that for the successful running of these two initiatives a closer functioning between the RNTCP and NSACS becomes crucial. Since 2008, coordination between these two programmes has started and is working in close co-ordination for TB and HIV, he maintained. DHFW, principal director Dr. L. Watikala Ao, launched the 99DOTS and IPT by giving medicines on the spot to two patients i.e. Co-infected and PLHIV
Dr. Watikala Ao, principal director, DHFW launching 99 DOTS and IPT. patient. In his closing remark NSACS director Dr. M. Kire, stressed that 25% HIV related death were of TB and that 99 DOTS would very much benefit the PLHIV Patients. He also added that from now on all the staff will have to upscale their activities.
He also rued on the fact that HIV patients died of ignorance. It also made an appeal on behalf of both the RNTCP and NSACS programme to all the PLHIV and TB Patients to come forward and avail this facility. It may be mentioned here that at the National
level, IPT was launched on December 1, 2016. 99 DOTS is a technology which uses mobile phone. It is a pharmacoeconomic approach for monitoring and improving adherence to TB medication. 99 DOTS introduces anti-TB blister pack wrapped in a custom envelop, which includes hidden phone numbers that are visible only when doses are dispensed. This is a novel method and almost full proof. After taking daily medication, patients make a free call to the popped up phone number which is hidden till then, yielding high confidence that the dose was “in-hand” and has been taken. As a very high success rate (of about 99%) is expected by this remote in –built technosupervision, it is termed as 99 DOTS. IPT is the administration of INH to individuals with latent TB infection in order to prevent progression to active TB Disease in PLHIVs.IPT found to be effective in reducing the incidence of TB and death in HIV-infected patients. K
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