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DAPCC holds meeting in Mon
The AIDS Prevention and Control Committee meeting underway in Mon on March 29. DIMAPUR: District AIDS Prevention and Control Committee (DAPCC) held a meeting on March 28 under the chairmanship of Thavaseelan K, deputy commissioner, at DC conference hall. According to district programme officer, Longyim Tzudir, in his welcome address, the deputy commissioner acknowledged the participation of government departments, civil societies, churches, students, NGOs, medical and paramedics in the committee
and called upon members to share their activities and views to effectively implement the HIV Prevention and Control Programme in the district. District programme officer, DAPCU Mon, Longyim Tzudir highlighted the overall activities carried out by DAPCU and partners towards HIVAIDS prevention and control in the district (NSACS support) during the period 2017-18 and shared key agendas for future actions.
During an interaction, the topic on the need of leadership training for block/village level on HIV and AIDS was discussed where support of key sectors such as DRDA, social welfare department, education department, district public relation officer, churches association and district legal services authority were targeted to collaborate for carrying out proposed activities successfully. In regard to Voluntary Blood Donation (VBD),
members acknowledged the Mon District Voluntary Blood Donors Association and Red Ribbon Club for their contributions and encouraged them to carry out more sensitization programmes among the targeted groups. Members from Outreach Gospel Ministry also shared about voluntary services rendered for drug addicts, including opium users, through organizing free detoxification camps. They also shared their plan to organize another free detoxification camp in May 2018 at Mon where they have requested district administration and partners to extend their support to make the programme a success. While giving a briefing about the treatment services for PLHIV, K, MO I/c ICTC & LAC+ DH Dr. Yingnei mentioned that due to poor financial conditions, many PLHIV could not avail facilities particularly outside Mon. Dr. Tiasunep, DTO, briefly shared about HIV-TB collaboration while Ingaupeule, OST counsellor DH talked about OST services and the need for more OST centres in Mon district.
Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2018
KVK Mokokchung conducts trg-cumawareness prog DIMAPUR: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Mokokchung conducted a trainingcum-awareness and sensitization programme on “Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights” at community hall Chungtia village on March 28, sponsored by Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Right Authority, New Delhi. A press release by KVK Mokokchung stated that the keynote address was delivered by ACTO (genetics & plant breeding) Bendangjungla wherein she emphasized on the need for conservation of traditional seed crops and encouraged participants to take advantage of training programme. During the technical session, Dr. Toshimenla (genetics & plant breeding) explained the aims, objectives and characteristics of the Act along with the procedure for registering a crop variety under PPV & FRA. Altogether 112 participants attended the programme. It was chaired by Moainla Longkumer TO (KVK) while the invocation prayer was said by Rev. Laka Pastor CBC and vote of thanks was pronounced by Ruyosu Nakro ACTO (EXT).
4th quarter review meeting held at DHS Mokokchung
DIMAPUR: The fourth quarter review meeting of District Health Society (DHS), Mokokchung was held at IDSP Hall, IMDH Mokokchung on March 29, chaired by Dr. S. S. Akaba Longchar CMO Mokokchung. A press release from DPMU Mokokchung stated that the meeting dwelt on various issues wherein, the CMO urged SMOs and MOs to keep strict vigil in NPF minority wing visited the fire victims of Y. Zhimo colony, Dimapur on March 29 and distributed various appliances and food items. The relief work was coordinated by Bishnu their respective jurisdictions Bhattacharjee, president NPF minority wing, central in presence of office bearers from for health workers who had minority wing central and Dimapur division. installed proxy workers in their stead. He asked them to report such proxy workers for necessary action. He also directed Asha co-ordinators to inform all the Ashas of the district to improve the ANC registration during the first trimester. The CMO also thanked all the SMOs, MOs and health workers of different
health units in Mokokchung district for their active participation during the recently concluded general election. He also thanked all the health workers of the district for the successful completion of IPPI. Dy. CMO Mokokchung told all the health units to observe Swachata Se Siddhi Campaign from April 1 to 5 and to take the pledge as per GoI’s directions. The BPM Tsurangkong presented a brief report of the meeting on HMIS held at Guwahati which they recently attended. Dr. Sholongba GDMO UPHC Mokokchung presented a quarterly report on the activities of UPHC Mokokchung. The meeting was attended by CMO, deputy CMO, programme officers, SMOs & MOs, NHM & DAPCU staff.\
DDPODU elects president; convenes general meet cum picnic DIMAPUR: Dimapur District Pick-up van Owners and Drivers’ Union (DDPODU) has elected Akaho Awomi as president for the second term of three years (2018-2021). In a press release, DDPODU general secretary Tongpangkumba stated that as per the election commission of DDPODU, it has issued notice inviting nomination papers from intending candidates for the 3rd presidential election of DDPODU. However, no nomination papers were received except Akaho Awomi thereby he was declared as the uncontested winner and elected as president for the term of three years. Meanwhile, K. Sachii Colony, Dimapur, Youth Organisation members on March 24 seized DDPODU has convened general meeting cum picnic on April 6, 12 noon at Chathe river, 2½ mile. All members expired products from shops located at the colony. have been to be present on the day.
VWF distributes CGI sheets among fire victims
VWF members with the CGI sheets.
DIMAPUR: Vivekananda Welfare Foundation (VWF), a non-profit organisation, distributed 16 Corrugated Galvanised Iron (CGI) sheets each to 18 house holders of Y. Zhimo Colony, Signal Bosti Dimapur on March K Y M C
28 who had been affected by the fire that broke out on March 23. A press release by VWF stated that the donations for the CGI sheets came from members of the foundation, unaffected families from the locality
and Dimapur based Construction Company Mohon Sing and Co. Chief patron of the foundation Professor, Dr. Dalia Bhattacharjee expressed grief and his empathy for the affected on the occasion.
Dr. I. P. Khala with council members at the inauguration.
DIMAPUR: Saringyim veterinary dispensary under Mokokchung district was formally inaugurated by director Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Nagaland, Dr. I. P. Khala on March 24. A press release issued by VAS (Public Health), D r. A oy i m s e n Ja m i r stated that Dr. I.P. Khala thanked the Saringyim Village Council (SVC) for allocating land to set up the veterinary dispensary. He said that Saringyim, being a border village, had
strategic importance for the veterinary department in the control and surveillance of trans-border diseases, besides, the area itself is blessed with abundant natural resources and favourable climatic conditions. He encouraged people of the area to rear livestock and poultry on large scales. The inaugural prog ram was chaired by CVO Mokokchung, Dr. Salangtemjen, a short speech was delivered by the chairman of Tsurmen
village on behalf of the area people, and the vote of thanks was delivered by chairman Saringyim, A. Konang. The program was attended by officers from the directorate led by joint director, Dr. L. Temsu Jamir and officers from Mokokchung district. Earlier in the day, the director also launched Village Piggery Development under RKVY 201718 at Nokpu village where breeding boars, feeds and equipments were distributed among the villagers.
THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS CHRIST
Mary the mother of Jesus, her sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene seen near the cross at Calvary where Jesus was crucified.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The family members of Lt. R.T. Sosang wish to express our profound gratitude to one and all, who stood by us during the brief illness and at the demise of our beloved father through your prayer, physical presence, financial and material support. Your love, deep concern and kind support gave us strength and courage during our saddest moment. We would like to convey our special and sincere appreciation to each and every individuals, well wishers, neighbours, unions, councils, fellowships and churches. It would be impertinent on our part if we do not extend acknowledgement to the doctors and nurses of CIHSR, Dimapur for rendering tender care during his illness and Kohima Ao Baptist Church (KABA) and Longkong Baptist Church for moral and spiritual support.
LT. RT SOSANG
01/01/1944 – 23/03/2018
Though we are unable to mention each and everyone individually, we humbly pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Loving wife, children, grandchildren, relatives & in-laws.
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GRATITUDE
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VWF distributes CGI sheets among fire victims
Veterinary dispensary inaugurated
Late Pheluho Tase, after a prolonged illness left for his eternal heavenly abode on 15th March 2018 at Nikos Hospital Dimapur. From the years of his illness till the intern of his mortal body, we have received immense love and support from all near and dear. Words are powerless to express our heartfelt gratitude to one and all.. as we are indebted to so many loving people we fear missing individual names; thereby restrain in doing so. The material help, financial assistance, prayer and spiritual support, your physical presence have all greatly lightened our plight of sorrow. It would be unfair on our part not to mention our gratitude to the following: 1. Chakhro Baptist Council of Churches (CBCC) 2. Chakhro Baptist Thepfuko Krotho (CBTK) 3. Baptist Church Medziphema Town 'A' 4. Citizens of Medziphema town 5. Department of Co-operation, Govt. of Nagaland 6. Nephrologists and team of doctors, nurses of Nikos Hospital, Zion Hospital Dimapur, Naga Hospital Kohima, International Apollo Hospital, Guwahati. 7. Faculty, staff and students of Patkai Christian College (PCC) 8. Blood Donors of Patkai Christian College and all other donors 9. Margaret Shishak School of Music (MSSM) PCC 10. Friends at Guwahati and Delhi 11. Jakhama Baptist Church 12. Kuokelie Chü of Jakhama Village 13. Members of Jakha Kuda Union 14. Individuals of the funeral cortege from Medziphema to Jakhama. Recalling how obliged and indebted we are towards you all, we have realized that, kindness shown on us is indeed the richest and greatest gift you can ever give us. Please accept our humble thanks and gratitude. It is our hearts prayer that God abundantly multiply His blessings on you all. With deep sense of gratitude DP-2561 Family Members K Y M C