Nagaland

06 Feb

3-day training on food processing held in Guwahati

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Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Nagaland under the financial assistance and support of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) conducted a three-day food processing training on value addition of fruits, vegetables and under-utilised fruits of the North Eastern Region (NER) at Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT), LO, Guwahati from January 28 to 30. According to a press release, the three-day training covered theory and practical demonstration on value addition of fruits and vegetables, spices and bakery products. Resource persons from IIFPT spoke on the scope and importance of food processing focusing on NER,…

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05 Feb

2nd phase of vaccination to be held on February 9

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Deputy Commissioner Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan conducted DTF meeting at DC’s conference hall, Dimapur on February 4. According to DIPR report, DC directed concerned departments to identify session sites by following the technical requirements for 2nd phase of vaccination to be conducted on February 9. He also urged concerned departments on finalising session sites by tying up with CMO office and district immunisation officer by February 5 and to ensure uploading names of beneficiaries at the earliest on or before February 7. Besides the vaccination team, DC also directed the police, home guards, prisons and other concern departments to ensure that…

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05 Feb

LLRPO lauds NFHRCC; extends support

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Lotha Lower Range Public Organisation (LLRPO) lauded the effort of Nagaland Foothills Road Co-ordination Committee (NFHRCC) which initiated “the Naga dream project” way back in 2013 and still spreading the message diligently to all stakeholders to come forward and work cohesively till the historic road project is materalised. LLRPO in a press release through its president, Nongothung Yanthan and general secretary, Francis Kikon stated that the proposed consultative meeting scheduled to be held on February 5 with elected members and 11 tribal Hohos initiated by NFHRCC was “the need of the hour”.In this, the organisation extended its moral and prayer…

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05 Feb

Charis Foundation conducts awareness programme for students

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Charis Foundation conducted an awareness programme for students and youth at Nagamese Church, United North Block, Burma Camp, Dimapur on January 30. A press release by Charis Foundation stated that Kiramdi Nren, pastor BNBC spoke on importance of vocational training and skill development. Kiramdi Nren said that one of the main reasons of increasing unemployment in Naga society was underestimating the importance of manual work. Assistant professor, City Law College Dimapur, Mezhulhousieno Nakhro spoke on the topic “legal awareness” and highlighted the conditions of children domestic helpers, prohibition of child labour, etc. under Domestic Violence Act, 2005. Meanwhile, Church secretary…

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04 Feb

NTEP Dmu conducts active case-finding of TB

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Dimapur district’s National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) has been conducting active case-finding (ACF) of TB in individuals under Dimapur district since January 23, led by DTO Dimapur, Dr. Benchilo Ngullie. A press release by media officer, NHM Dimapur, Kimnei stated that the ongoing ACF was effectively conducted at central jail, sub-jail, Ura villa colony, 4th to 6th mile stone quarries, day & night shelter home and Miqlat Ministry Centre, Singrijan. Three TB cases were detected during the ACF and have been initiated for treatment. It may be noted that NHM Dimapur ACF is an activity to reach the unreached in…

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03 Feb

Seminar on ‘Road Safety’ held in Noklak

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Seminar on “Road Safety” was held at Thang Old Council Hall, Noklak village on February 1 under the theme, “Sadak Suraksha-Jeevan Raksha”. According to DIPR report, Superintendent of Police, Noklak, Dr. Pritpal Kaur explained on three arms of driving - driver, machine and road and bridges.  She elaborated on driving license, registration, insurance, emissions test certificate, mobile and alcohol usage and sense of humanity. “In case of transport vehicles, certificate of fitness and all necessary permits should be properly maintained”, SP added. She also elaborated on sign, symbols and traffic rules, do’s and don’ts and punishment under IPC and MV…

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29 Jan

Meghalaya HM asks BJP to seek Yediyuraapa’s resignation

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With the BJP seeking the resignation of Meghalaya Home Minister and United Democratic Party (UDP) legislator, Lahkmen Rymbui in the wake of the death of six labourers in an illegal coal mine in the East Jaintia Hills, the former has retorted back, asking his coalition partner to seek the resignation of Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyuraapa instead, in whose home constituency five persons died in an explosion in a quarry. “The BJP leaders from Meghalaya should first ask for the resignation of the Karnataka Chief Minister after five people have died on January 21, 2021 in the explosion at a…

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29 Jan

Horti link road opened at Yachem village

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Minister of Health & Family Welfare, S. Pangnyu Phom inaugurated RIDF project, Horti link road and NMISF Agri project at Etayongsho and Chichemleiven villages on January 28. According to DIPR report, in his inaugural speech the minister while lauding the department for successful completion of the project asserted that roads were gateway of development for overall progress of the society. Expressing that it was a fortunate day for the farmers to avail the opportunity provided, Pangnyu also encouraged the general public to give more effort and keen interest in making use of the road for the greater benefit of all.  …

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28 Jan

DC Mon informs on ‘polio ravivar’

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Deputy commissioner Mon, Thavaseelan K has notified that the National Immunization Day (NID) or “polio ravivar” would be conducted from January 31 to February 2 in Mon. The inoculation drive will administer two drops of bivalent Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) to all infants and children between the age 0-5 years of age. Teams will be in identified Polio Booths on January 31 followed by house to house activities on February 1 and 2. All village functionaries/town/ward committee members have been directed to motivate and mobilise the beneficiaries (0-5 years) to get the vaccine and ensure that no child is left…

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28 Jan

Water storage tank inaugurated in Kohima

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93 BN BSF inaugurated the newly constructed RCC water storage tank at P. Khel Kohima village under Civic Action Programme (CAP), bringing much relief to the villagers.  The water storage tank was inaugurated by Commandant BSF 93 BN SH Surinder Singh in the presence of P. Khel village council chairman, GBs, frontal organisations, government officials and others Wednesday. SH Surinder Singh in his brief address expressed gratitude to the P. Khel villagers for their support and exuded confidence that the fruitful association would grow stronger.  Asserting that as central government’s representative, Singh said it was their duty to assist the…

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