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Mongmong celebrated in Kiphire

A women cultural troupe performing at Deluxe Point Kiphire on Saturday. (NP) Correspondent

KIPHIRE, SEP 1 (NPN): Kiphire Alongshung Atparu Mulong (KAAM) celebrated Mongmong, the premier festival of the Sangtam community, at Deluxe Point Kiphire town on September 1 with hundreds of Sangtams of Kiphire Town attending their biggest festival. Speaking about the

significance of Mongmong, T. Yanglizi Sangtam of Kiphire Village Union Kiphire Town said that “Mongmong” is one of the biggest festival of the Sangtams celebrated from September 1 to 6 every year. It is a celebration of prayer for a bountiful harvest. He also narrated the significance of each of the six days. Yanglizi told the people gathered

that It was a festival of togetherness and a time of forgiveness. He said that in the olden days, Mongmong festival was celebrated with wine and local brew, however with the advent of Christianity It is celebrated with thanks giving to God, he added. He further urged the gathering to preserve culture as it is the identity of a person.

A for mal prog ram was chaired by Yangsela T. while Lithrongla, president of KAAM welcomed the gathering. Different cultural items were performed by various villages under Kiphire Area. It may be mentioned that Mongmong festival, which is the biggest festival of the Sangtams, is celebrated from September 1 to 6 every year. Each of the six days has has its own significance. The primary day of the festival is September 3, however different villages and unions celebrate it according to the day they find most convenient. Deputy Commissioner Kiphire, Mohammed Ali Shihab greeted the Sangtams on the occasion and extended wishes for the auspicious occasion to bring abundant joy and happiness to all.

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ZCN elects office bearers

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NPGN/NNC (N-A) discharges; appoints regional chairman

DSSTA informs on ROP processing: As per the requirements laid down by the Directorate of School Education for processing the 7th ROP, DSSATA 2010 and 2013 batch have been directed to fill up the undertaking in the format given and submit it at the address given below :1) Dumplings, Naro ki, Purana Bazaar; 2) Tyre workshop, opposite to Taxi stand, Chumukedima Bazaar. The last date for submission is September 5 and any member, who does not submit the undertaking will have to complete the necessities themselves. DRFCB meeting with Dobhis: Dhansiri River Flood Control Board (DRFCB) has convened a meeting with Dhobi wallas on September 5, 11 a.m. at its office, Purana Bazaar, East Dimapur. All the Dhobi wallas within the Dimapur have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. Sukhalu to grace state Teacher’s Day celebrations: The department of School Education will be organizing a State level Teacher’s Day celebration on September 5 at 10 a.m at the NBCC Convention Centre, Kohima which advisor, School Education K.T. Sukhalu will grace as the guest speaker. (DIPR) Pughoboto polling stations and voter lists: ADC & DEO Pughoboto, Phuleshe K. Yepthomi has informed voters that the ECI has approved 33 polling stations under Pughoboto. All the 33 polling stations with the voters list under 13 -Pughoboto are available in the office. The list has also been dispatched to all the political parties and BLOs. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: The Zeme Council Nagaland (ZCN) Elections was successfully held on August 29. A press release from ZCN Election Commission convenor, Kiezin Zeliang stated that Dr. Tumda Newme was voted to the post of president with 205 votes. D. Atong and Ndabe Diswang were nominated for the

two posts of vice president and declared unopposed winners for “Southern and Northern respectively.” Both the outgoing president Raitu Elu and also Dr. Tumda Newme spoke during the formal program. Altogether 95 villages/town participated in the election and cast their votes.

DIMAPUR: The NPGN/NNC (Non-Accord) has discharged C. Yinten Chang, son of Chaolin Chang, tatar Yemrup village Tuensang from active national service from September 1. The NPGN/NNC (Non-Accord) in a press release by kilo kilonser MIP stated that the discharge was due to family domestic problems. It conveyed its best wishes for his future endeavours. The release also said that kilonser, Bemlong Chang has been appointed as the chairman of Chang region, Tuensang for a few months. In this regard, all GBs, chairman, business community and public leaders have been requested to extend their cooperation.

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Dimapur crime reports

CFD office bearers & executives meeting

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Police, through its Addl. Dy. Commissioner of Police/PRO, has release yet another batch of crime reports covering July and August.

Rape & murder accused arrested

On August 28, Dimapur Police arrested Umar Ali (25 yrs), S/o. Sulman Ali, V/o. Paguli, Chugkijan, Assam, P/add- Hovukhu Village, for the rape and murder of his sister in-law late Sahida. A case has been registered at Women Police Station, Dimapur and investigations are on.

Stolen vehicles recovered

Dr. I. Temsu Longchar deputy CMO Tuensang (NO ABNHPM, Tuensang district), Dr. The AVTS (Anti Vehicle Theft Squad) of Di- Christian Forum Dimapur office bearers, executives and members after the meeting. Ezung assistant MS (NO ABNHPM, Hospital), Neitshope Sekhamo and Ngopuni Poumai (state health agency), Odang Pongener and Dr. A. Ghosh (insurance team), staff of mapur Police recovered and seized seven vehicles DIMAPUR: The Christian other ways after the reign of board, executive members District Hospital along with the first two beneficiaries, Asenla and Pathai Chai, who in the period of July and August. The stolen ve- Forum Dimapur (CFD) held Christianity in the state. He and the general body for its were issued Golden Cards for Ayushman Bharat- National Health Protection Mission hicles are -- i) Two Bajaj Pulsar 150 c; ii) One Bajaj its meeting on August 31with also put forward a proposal better functioning: Rev. Mo(AB-NHPM) at District Hospital Tuensang District on September 1.

platina Motor cycle; iii) one Autorickshaw; iv) Two Hyundai Creta; v) One Mahindra Bolero Pick-Up. All the cases have been registered at East Police Station, Dimapur.

3 arrested for drug possession

On August 23, Dimapur Police arrested two females namely -- i) Apaorou Ngata (36 yrs); and ii) Khasu Nito Thaoli (50 yrs), both from Senapati District for possessing 90 kgs (approx) of suspected contraband Ganja. Accordingly a case has been registered at Women Police Station. Again on August 28, Dimapur Police apprehended one person namely Hetoi Yepthomi, V/o. Hekishe, p.s- Medziphema for possession of 120 capsules of Spasmo Proxyvon. Accordingly, a case has been registered at Chumukedima Police Station.

One held for assaulting minor

On August 29, Dimapur Police arrested Medosenele Puro, from Upper Bade for “physically Officials of the National People’s Party (NPP) Mokokchung Division celebrated ‘NPP Foundation Day’, under Division president I. Bendang Jamir, at the Party Office, abusing” a seven year old girl. In this connection, a Saturday, on the occasion of 72nd Birth Anniversary of NPP founding leader late Purno case has been registered at Women Police Station under relevant sections of the law. A. Sangma. (NP)

NPP observes First Foundation Day in Nagaland

DIMAPUR: Nagaland State National People’s Party (NPP) celebrated its first foundation day on September 1 at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur. NPP State Unit IPR secretary, Ricky Ozukum in a press release said that state general secretary & PDA member, Sasank Ghatraj, who welcomed all the participants, mentioned that the NPP Foundation Day was being celebrated in many districts in Nagaland and also in other parts of India. He also mentioned that September 1 was not only the foundation day but also the birth anniversary of party founder, Padma Vibhushan late Purno Agitok Sangma, former Lok Sabha Speaker. A framed picture of the party founder was unveiled together by guest speaker S.B Sangma, state working president, Meghalaya and Ato Yepthomi, state party president & NHL chairman. After this, a biography of late P.A Sangma, was shared by the guest speaker. In his speech, S.B Sangma shared that the party founder came from a poor family and during his four decade long political career, served as cabinet minister, chief minister and Lok Sabha Speaker. The guest speaker said the core philosophy K

S.B Sangma and AtoYepthomi along with other NPP officials at the foundation celebrations on September 1.

of P.A Sangma was to be the voice of the unheard, vulnerable and minorities of India. Ako Longkumer presented an Ao traditional ballad while Garo Union Dimapur presented a cultural dance. AtoYepthomi, in his presidential speech said that it was an auspicious day because it was the first foundation day for the party in Nagaland and that this day would go down in the history of the NPP party. He remarked that the party founder was a statesman from the North East who was well known and respected all over India.

He asserted that a political party with dedicated members and workers is like a house with a strong foundation and mentioned that the NPP family is a small political party but it comprised of dedicated workers and members. Yepthomi stated that the NPP was growing fast in a short span of time and that it was the only tribal party to be recognised in India. Before the program concluded, a video message by Conrad Sangma, chief minister of Meghalya and the National president of NPP, was telecast at the event. Sethrongkyu H, state

youth president, Yashila Imchen, state party president Women Wing, also spoke at the program. The program ended with a vote of thanks by Eureka Vishepu, state general secretary Women Wing and benediction by Yanghori Sangtam, state secretary Youth Wing. The prog ram was chaired by Samuel Sumi, state secretary organisation. Earlier, the celebration started with an invocation by Pinky Sukhalu, state secretary Women Wing and a special song (Amazing Grace) by Ringo Odyuo, state working president.

newly elected office bearers and executive on August 31 at Bethesda AG Church Dimapur. A press release from CFD secretary, Dr. Fr. C. P. Anto stated that, during the session Dr. Sedivi Angami enlightened the participants by sharing on how the Christians were being blessed in different ways -- education, peacemaking, generosity and hospitality, evangelism, social consciousness and many

to all the Churches to join hands and work in collaboration to build sustainable peace and bring development in the state. Wapang Longchari from Sinai ministry also spoke on the importance of church involvement in social life and spiritual mission. Earlier, Rev. Moses Murry, the chairman proposed the welcome address. The CFD was formed on January 27, 1999. The office bearers selected the following advisory

ses Murry - chairman, Rev. S. Vitoshe Swu – vice chairman, Dr. Fr. C. P. Anto- secretary, Wongto Chingmak - joint secretary, Ps. Pekrusetuo Angami – treasurer, with 13 other members. The advisor y board members are Rev. Dr. P. Dozo, Rev. Chacko Karinthayil, Rev. N. Tzudir, Rev. R. P. Murry, Rev. Dr. N. Paphino with 67 individual churches as its general body members respectively

MTWO wants severe punishment for murder accused

DIMAPUR: Medziphema Town Women Organization (MTWO) has demanded that the law enforcing authority ensure the severest punishment for the culprit in the murder of late Lila Khati of Medziphema town. While strongly condemning the incident,

MTWO president, Rüüze Khate and general secretary, Puotouvioü Keyho, in a press note thanked the police department of both Nagaland and Assam for tracking down and arresting the culprit, Zuma Uddin (Muno) from Jirighat, Silchar.

Immanuel College PTA meeting DIMAPUR: The 6th Parent Teacher Association (PTA) meeting of Immanuel College Dimapur for higher secondary students (2018-2019) was held on August 31 at the college conference hall. A press release from Immanuel College media cell convener, Akutu Poireng said that the objective of the meeting was to communicate to the parents the areas their child were excelling in and to give them specific ideas on how to improve their performances; to learn from parents and guardians about the students and be better informed about the students’ strengths, needs, behaviours and learning methods. It was also used as a platform to make a lasting bond with the parents to increase the likelihood of academic success. The meeting was chaired by assistant professor department of History, Hriizia Lajeo; invocation was said by assistant professor department of Geology, Chonben Kikon; welcome address was delivered by principal Immanuel College, Th. Sharatchandra Singh; a speech on behalf of the parents/guardians was delivered by warden boys hostel IMC, Gokwang Konyak; followed by an interactive session. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks by assistant professor department of English & convener PTA, Natty Chang.

VHC Bhandari, under the aegis of Nagaland Health Project (NHP), organised an awareness program on immunization with Dr. Chonben Ezung as resource person on August 29.

Democratic rights and freedoms seminar

DIMAPUR: A Consultative Meet & Seminar on ‘People’s Commission on Shrinking Democratic Space’ (PCSDS) for Nagaland State was conducted by Peace Channel and North East Institute of Social Science and Research, at NEISSR Conference Hall on August 28. The objective of the seminar was to respond to and advocate the issues of freedoms of opinion, expressions, association, assembly, dissent, protest and all other rights, including harassment and criminalization of all Human Rights Defenders (HRDs). Speaking on the occasion as resource person, HRD from Assam, Bondita Acharya, stated that human rights defenders were individ-

uals, groups and associations committed to defending and upholding human rights and freedoms. She highlighted the human rights violation scenario in India and asserted that people needed to raise their voices against arbitrary arrests and detentions, extrajudicial killings, prisoner rights, militarization, etc. Assistant Professor of Kohima Law College, T. Limanochet Jamir, who is also a member of National Working Committee of PCSDS, said that people don’t have to be in a position of power to bring change, they only need will-power and determination, and most of all God’s favour. Jamir also dwelt on the life of Jesus Christ who he said he regarded as a human

rights defender. Principal of City Law College, P Leonard Aier, in his concluding remarks, stated that the State which was supposed to safeguard the rights of the citizens was the biggest violator of human rights. He said that the State regulates law and at the same time misuses law through coercion. T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by Alino S Chishi, vice principal of NEISSR; Rev Fr John Poji, invoked God’s blessing; Imnuksungla delivered the welcome address; and a vote of thanks was proposed by Garrol Lotha. All together, 120 participants from different organizations and institutions participated in the program. K