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Guest of Honour, resource person and trainees after the valedictory programme on Wednesday. (NP) Correspondent
KOHIMA, JUL 6 (NPN): Three-day phonetics training for government school teachers in collaboration with Jolly Phonics U.K. organized by directorate of school education Kohima concluded on Wednesday at Zonal council hall Kohima. Addressing the trainees as guest of honour, additional secretary to the government of Nagaland, Kevishe
highlighted the importance of conducting such trainings for the teachers. He said the training has “opened the eyes” on the importance of phonetic which “our” people were not aware of. Stating that “English grammar” was about correct writing and speaking, Kevishe said education was incomplete without correction pronunciation. Asserting that educational system in the state
T.R. Zeliang to grace workshop on disaster risk reduction
should also change with time, he said it needs to improve starting from the grass-root level. Kevishe then added that quality or complete education could be achieved by learning phonetics which he termed as the “other side of the coin in education.” H e t h e n ex p r e s s e d gratitude to the management of Jolly Phonics U.K. and the resource person Shainaz Jussa for the free phonetics text book to all
the government schools in Nagaland. Kevishe informed that the department has agreed in principle to continue with such training frequently in the coming days. Jo l ly P h o n i c s p r o fessional trainer resource person Shainaz Jussa in her brief address said right phonetics was necessary for the students from the young age. To be successful in this mission, Shainaz Jussa said
the students need trained teachers and government support. In the prog ramme, Moayangla shared the experiences on behalf of Dimapur teachers and Abodi Neikha shared on behalf of Kohima district teachers. The valedictory programme was chaired by Vilvino. More than 50 government primary teachers participated from Dimapur and Kohima districts.
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Id-ul-Fitr greetings
DIMAPUR: As Muslims around the world celebrate Id-ul-Fitr, various organisations across the state have wished the community on the occasion. MCD: Muslim Council Dimapur (MCD) has extended Idd greetings to all the citizens of Nagaland on the occasion of Id-ul-Fitr on July 7. MCD wished that the festival would bring lots of joy and happiness to the society as the holy month of prayer and fasting comes to an end with the celebration of Idd. Teh council has also thanked all the community members for peacefully observing the Holy month of Ramzan and pray to almighty Allah to usher a new era of prosperity, peace and unity and universal brotherhood among the different sections of people living in Nagaland. DDCF: Dimapur District Citizens Forum (DDCF) has extended Idd greetings to the Muslim community of Nagaland on the occasion of the celebration of Id-ul- Fitr after completion of a successful month of ‘Ramazan’. DDCF also hoped that the Almighty may shower His blessings on the citizens of Nagaland on this auspicious occasion, so that peace, tranquillity and unity prevail in the society. KMC: Kohima Masjid Committee (KMC) has extended heartiest greeting “eid
mubarak” to all the people of Nagaland along with the rest of the world. The festival of EID, which marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, the month of fasting and is a festival celebrated with lot of zeal where differences or enmity are forget and forgiven. KMC has also also informed that the festival Eid-ul-Fiter Namaz would be held at Assam Rifle Ground Kohima on July 7, 9 a.m. NPF Minority Wing: NPF minority Wing has extended greetings to the Muslim community of Nagaland and neighbouring areas on the happy and auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. NPF minority wing, further hoped that the occasion would be herald of sustained peace, progress, prosperity and happiness, amongst all. RCD: Rotaract Club of Dimapur (RCD) has extended greetings to the Muslim community of Dimapur in particular and Nagaland in general a happy and blessed Eid Mubarak. RCD hoped that the festival would bring happiness and joy. DBS: Dimapur Bangali Samaj (DBS) has extended heartiest greetings to Muslim brethren on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. DBS wished that the festival would usher in harmony, peace and progress for all.
Cathedral junior youth association celebrates 25 years
Dimapur: Nagaland chief minister, T.R. Zeliang would be gracing a two-day workshop on “Disaster Risk Reduction” (DRR) on climate change on July7-8 at Capital Convention Hall, Kohima.
More condole demise of NSCN (I-M) chairman late Isak Chishi Swu DIMAPUR: Organisations and individuals have mour ned the demise of NSCN (I-M) chairman late Isak Chishi Swu who passed away on June 28 at New Delhi after prolonged illness. DSTH: Dimapur Sumi Totimi Hoho (DSTH) has mour ned the demise of NSCN (I-M) chairman late Isak Chishi Swu. In condolence message, the Hoho said late Swu would be remembered as God fearing and undisputed leader in the history of Naga political struggle. Dimapur Sumi Totimi Hoho has further conveyed condolence to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace. Prayer and healing centre, Ayinato: Prayer and healing centre, Ayinato has mourned at the demise of NSCN (I-M) chairman late Isak Chishi Swu. In a condolence message, the centre described late Swu as a great, dynamic and God fearing spiritual leader who lived and worked for the cause of Naga nations. Prayer and healing centre, Ayinato has further conveyed condolence to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace. NWU: Naga Women’s Union (NWU) has mourned
at the demise of NSCN (I-M) chairman late Isak Chishi Swu. In a condolence message, the union said late Swu was a man of God who stood firm in his conviction, commitment, dedication and sacrifice in the struggle of the Naga movement which would continue to inspire the Naga people. Naga Women’s Union said the legacy he has left behind would always be remembered and cherished. LVC: Longkhum Village Council (LVC) has mourned at the demise of NSCN (I-M) chairman late Isak Chishi Swu. In a condolence message, Council said the contribution for the struggle of Naga sovereignty made by late Swu would be cherished. Longkhum Village Council has further conveyed condolence to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace. NSUK: Naga Students Union Kolkata (NSUK) has mourned at the demise of NSCN (I-M) chairman late Isak Chishi Swu. In a condolence message, Naga Students Union Kolkata said Nagas have a lost a visionary leader but yet his legacy would be remembered in the days to come. NCC & GBWA Tirap district: Nocte Chief Council (NCC) and GBs Welfare
Association (GBWA) of Tirap District, Arunachal Pradesh has mourned at the demise of NSCN (I-M) chairman late Isak Chishi Swu. Nocte Chief Council and GBs Welfare Association have further conveyed condolence to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace. SATWO: Sumi Aphuyemi Teachers Welfare Organization (SATWO) has mourned at the demise of NSCN (I-M) chairman late Isak Chishi Swu. In a condolence message, SATWO described late Swu as man with great vision who walked for it by living an examplanary life. SATWO further conveyed condolence to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace. DNSU: Diphupar Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) has mourned at the demise of NSCN (I-M) chairman late Isak Chishi Swu. In a condolence message, DNSU said the struggle and commitment delivered by late Swu would not go in vain and the service rendered towards the Naga cause would be cherished. DNSU has further conveyed condolence to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.
Cathedral Junior Youth Association jubilee choir after the celebration.
DIMAPUR: Cathedral Junior Youth Association celebrated its 25 years of its existence from June 25-26. To mark the occasion, a solemn Eucharistic jubilee mass was celebrated on the June 26, with Rev. Fr. Nei-
salhou Carolus as the main celebrant. The jubilee mass was concelebrated by Rev. Fr. John MP, Rev. Fr. R. Fernandes and Rev. Fr. George Rino. After the mass, a short felicitation programme was
held to acknowledge the former office bearers with mementoes and certificates. Jubilee meal followed the felicitation programme. Earlier, on June 25, jubilee plaque was unveiled and blessed by Bishop of Kohima
Rt. Rev. James Thoppil. A talk on “relationship” was delivered by Rev. Fr. Anand Pereira SJ, which was followed by ‘jubilee gala’, where the members exhibited their talents. To celebrate the jubilee
meaningfully, the members prepared themselves well with the sacrament of reconciliation. Rev. Fr. Lawrence Khing prepared the members with his reflection for the sacrament and adoration.
GBUD endorses ACAUT demand on fuel racket issue
DIMAPUR: GB’s Union Dimapur (GBUD) has extended support to the demand raised by ACAUT to cancel permits of the fuel outlets allegedly found selling adulterated fuel saying it should be seriously considered so that people would desist from such crime in the future. In a press release, GBUD general secretary Yeheto Zhimomi
and finance secretary W. Kholie Kapfo also lauded ACAUT and Dimapur district administration for busting fuel adulteration racket within Dimapur district. GBUD also mentioned that because of such racket thousands of vehicle engines have been damaged (condemned) making huge losses in terms of economy.
It also stated that those people involved in the racket should be made accountable so that justice would prevail, thereby making people content in the rule of law. The union has urged upon the district administration to take stern action against the unscrupulous persons who have been involved in the racket.
NSS SCHE, GHSS Chumu conduct ‘cleanliness drive’
GBUD has also urged upon the right thinking citizen and organization to strongly condemn such acts. GBUD further reminded the general public especially GBs to be vigilant against anti social elements and communicate to the administration and law enforcing agencies to curb crimes in Dimapur.
GSKS Kohima informs
DIMAPUR: Gorkha Sahitya Kala Sanstha (GSKS) Kohima has convened its 202nd Adi Kabi Bhanu Bhakta Acharya birth anniversary celebration on July 13, 4 p.m. at Gorkha Public Panchayat Hall, Chandmari, Kohima. During the celebration, it has been informed that GSKS would also felicitate HSLC and HSSLC toppers and distinction holder from Gorkha Students of Kohima district. GSKS has informed meritorious students to submit their mark sheets to its literary secretary,
D.N.Pradhan (9856259470), assistant secretary Shankar Rai (9436435306) and Jeevan Deep Gurung (9856477258) on or before July 10. All NGOs executive members and general public have been invited to be part of the programme. GSKS further informed that in commemoration of the celebration, poem recitation and art competition would be organized on July 10, 10 a.m. at GPPK Hall, Chandmari. Interested members of the community have been requested to participate in the competition.
(L-R) Students and others after the cleanliness drive at Salesian College. Students and others carrying out cleanliness drive at GHSS Chumukedima. DIMAPUR: Students of Salesian College of Higher Education (SCHE) and Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) conducted separate “cleanliness drive” on July 6 and July 5 respectively. NSS of SCHE: To inK
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culcate the importance and value of keeping the surrounding clean, the NSS of Salesian College of Higher Education (SCHE), Dimapur conducted social work in and around the college campus on Wednesday. Quoting the motto of the NSS, “Not me,
but you,” Fr. Dr. Polycarp Xalxo, the principal, said “one must imbibe the culture of hard work and learn to give voluntary service to the society.” It was co-ordinated by Dr. Avinuo Chupuo and Lomi Sema in which about 90 members participated.
GHSS Chumu: Students of GHSS Chumukedima and youth wing of The Watchman (The Jesus Brigade) jointly conducted cleanliness drive at the school campus on July 5 as part of The Watchman’s campus ministry. During the programme,
Carin Khieya gave a short demonstration and tips on first aid and Reverend Ravi Agarwal ministered the word of God by sharing his testimony, being the first pastor from the Marwari community in Nagaland. In the cleanliness drive
students of class 7 from 12 cleaned all the classrooms, surroundings etc. and also planted medicinal trees. These were sponsored by the Health and Family Welfare department, whose representatives also attended the programme. K
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