Moatoshi holds consultative meeting

DIMAPUR: Advisor of Labour & Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Excise, Moatoshi Longkumer conducted a consultative meeting in the presence of Commissioner & Secretary, Labour & Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Sushil Kumar Patel with the principals of the Industrial Training Institutes and District Employment Officers of the Employment Exchanges along with officials of the department of Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship on May 18 and 19.

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KOHIMA, MAY 20 (NPN): Khonoma village celebrated Thekranyi Festival 2023 under the theme ‘Excelling in the 21st century’ at the Community Hall, Terhotsiese Khonoma on May 20.

Greeting the people of Khonoma, minister, of Horticulture & Women Resources and host of the festival, Salhoutuonuo Kruse highlighted the significance of the festival and said that Thekranyi is a festival of the youth, where the young and the age group enjoy and feast, using their earnings from agricultural labor.

She also said that the festival marks the beginning for the farmers to start their agriculture and farming.

In his short speech, advisor, Youth Resources and Sports, Keoshu Yimchunger acknowledged and shared his experience visiting the green village and described Khonoma as not only a clean village but a highly potential village.

Advisor to chief minister and chairman IDAN and special guest, Abu Metha speaking on the occasion acknowledged God’s blessings for the auspicious day in celebrating Thekranyi.

He also acknowledged the people of Khonoma for their contribution to the journey of making ‘Nagaland’.

He said that Khonoma village has given its best sons and daughters to the Naga people in all walks

He also advocated the tools and use of social media platforms pointing out that social media should be in a positive manner.

He also assured that the ‘Thekranyi’ festival will become an official part of the Nagaland calendar and even suggested setting up a Khonoma Green fund to improve the economy so that various aspects of the environment and biodiversity was managed.

Earlier, he congratulated the village for bringing up the first woman in the history of Nagaland as a minister.

He further elaborated on the theme and stated that with an aim to control and prevent major NCDs, the day was earmarked to promote awareness on hypertension and to seek treatment to control it as uncontrolled hypertension may lead to heart attack, stroke and kidney damage.

NCD health screening camp was also held after the programme, where 54 people were screened for blood pressure, blood sugar test, weight check and general check-up. The programme was chaired by MO Kilomi PHC Dr.Gihuka Chishi.

At the meeting, Moatoshi reviewed the activities and achievements of the department and emphasized the need for innovation in reducing the unemployment rates in the State.

Moatoshi also high - lighted the importance of conducting regular job fairs across the state to align unemployed youths with employers.

The advisor encouraged the Department to work out an action plan to conduct one training programme in each district headquarters on two differ- ent trades each for men and women with the Mobile Skill Morung. Additional secretary and director, Kovi Meyase, in his keynote address, appreciated Moatoshi’s concern towards the department and acknowledged his initiative towards taking the department forward.

MHSS organizes career guidance programme

DIMAPUR: A one-day career guidance programme for the students of class-12 on the topic “Alternate Career Options” was organized by Modern Higher Secondary School (MHSS) for Arts and Commerce students on May 20.

The resource person was Entrepreneur, Proprietor D Café, Dili Khekho and

Organisations condole demise of Phukayi’s wife

DIMAPUR: Eastern Sumi Students Union (ESSU), Kulolau Satami Kuqhakulu (KSK) and Yelatu Assumi Kughuko Kuqhakulu (YAKK) have condoled the demise of Tokheli Sumi, wife of former MLA and advisor, who passed away on May 19 after prolonged illness.

ESSU: In a condolence message, ESSU said late Tokheli was a pioneer of ESSU who served as

CANSSEA central unit visits Wokha

DIMAPUR: CANSSEA central unit led by its vice president, Zubemo Tsanglao and press and information secretary, Siewatho Nyusou visited Wokha district and held interaction with Wokha district officials on May 20, at Deputy Commissioner Conference hall, Wokha.

According to DIPR report, the purpose of the visit was to held an interaction session and discussion with the district officials and to brief them about various issues pertaining to the welfare of the state employees like, CMHIS, NPS and other important issues to benefit the state employees.

ANHTU Dimapur meeting

DIMAPUR: All Nagaland Hindi Teachers Union (ANHTU) Dimapur Unit has convened its general meeting on May 27, 11 am, at its banker residence (HSSPAK Burma Camp junction). All Hindi Teachers under Dimapur, Niuland and Chümoukedima, has been requested to attend the meeting positively.

women president from 1976-77, and also considered him as a woman of faith and kindness who have helped people at various people. The union said that her demise was a huge loss to the people of Aghunato and Sumis in general.

ESSU conveyed deepest condolence to the bereaved family and prayed for God’s comfort and peace upon the family.

KSK: Kulolau Satami

Kuqhakulu (KSK) said late Tokheli Sumi had served society and community with utmost zeal and dedication in various capacities from being a student leader to being an abled, honest, humble, soft spoken and dynamic lady wife of a politician who always tried her best to pacify things and be a peacemaker even at its worse times.

KSK said she has been a mother figure to not only

Satami and Aghunatomi in particular but to Sumis in general. It stated that her demise had created a vacuum in the community which would be impossible to replace. KSK prayed to the Almighty to give strength to the bereaved family member in this time of sorrow and grief and for the departed soul to rest in peace.

YAKK: Yelatu As -

Acknowledgement

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of thing has passed away” (Rev 21:4)

Through this column, we, the family members, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by us physically, financially, emotionally and through prayers at the untimely demise of our beloved Late Supou. P on 8th May at Zeliangrong Colony, Dimapur. Words are not enough to express our thankfulness to each and every individuals for the love and support extended to us, yet we pray that the Almighty bless you all abundantly.

We would like to express our special thanks to:

1. Khiamniungan Union Dimapur

2. Khiamniungan Menyiu Hoikam Chumoukedima

3. Khiamniungan Students’ Union Dimapur

4. Khiamniungan Baptist Church Dimapur

5. Khiamniungan Baptist Church Diphupar ‘B’

6. Khiamniungan Baptist Youth Endeavour Dimapur

7. Khiamniungan Baptist Church Dimapur Women Department

8. Department of History, Students and Faculties of Unity College Dimapur

9. Shri. P. Longon, MLA

10. Shri. Benei M Lamthiu, MLA

11. Pang Paopong Dimapur

12. Zeliangrong Colony Dimapur

13. Warehouse Church Dimapur

14. Dimapur Eastern Nagaland Students’ Union

15. Peshu Union Dimapur

16. Khiamniungan Baptist Church Tuensang

17. Thang Hoikam

18. Pang Citizen Union Tuensang

19. Chang Wedoshi Setshang

20. Khiamniungan Tribal Council Noklak Hq.

21. Khiamniungan

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27. Pang Village Council

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29. Pangking Village Council 30. Thsoiphu Village Council

31. Thsoiphu Baptist Church sumi Kughuko Kuqhakulu (YAKK) described late Tokheli as a loving caring mother and wife, and regarded her as a Godfearing woman, who lived her life with humility, pro- claiming the works and plan of Almighty God. YAKK conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for comfort at this hour of grief and sorrow.

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freelance photographer, Arong Imsong. Meanwhile, a career guidance was also organised by the department of Science for the science students on May 20. The resource person for the career guidance was SDO PHED, Er. Nokfo. The programme followed question and discussion session where the students participated.

Acknowledgement

Late Er. R. Thepongse Sangtam SDO, PHED (Retired) (13/12/1957 – 17/5/2023)

The family of Late Er. R. Thepongse Sangtam expresses deep gratitude to families and friends who stood with his family throughout his prolonged illness and shared their grief and sorrow on the day he passed away. Condolences have poured in from far and near and support of various kinds have been showered upon the family. Continue to uphold the family in your prayers.

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A Cknowledgement

Revili Awomi

12th June 1985 – 16th May 2023

"For dust you are and to dust you will return"

The family of Late Revili Awomi wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss.

(Family members and relatives)

Acknowledgement

We, the family members of Lt. Vise Dominic Kuotsu express our heartfelt gratitude to all the Individuals, Family Members, Medical Staff, Churches, Unions, Colony Panchayat, Youths and Well Wishers who stood by us and supported us physically, spiritually and financially during the course of his illness and demise at NHAK on 15/05/23.

We regret our inability to thank all individuals personally but it is our humble prayer that Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Loving Wife and Children

Lt. LUHOLI K. WOTSA

1930 – 14.05.2023

We, the bereaved family of Late Luholi K. Wotsa would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and deepest appreciation to all who stood by us during this time of great sorrow of our family. The outpouring of love and support from families, friends and well wishers have brought us great comfort. We regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually but we want you all to know that your condolences are appreciated beyond measure and we pray for God’s abundant blessings upon all of you.

Loving Children, In-Laws, Grand Children & Great Grand Children

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We offer our heartfelt thanks to the many friends, neighbours and well-wishers who visited hospitals, our home, attended the service and burial and who provided emotional and practical support for us at this difficult time. For those who telephoned, travelled long distances, sent floral tributes, cards and messages of condolence, as well as those who made charitable donations, we are truly grateful.

A special word of thanks to the following for their kindness and respect shown at all times:

1. Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Purana Bazar.

2. Citizens of Mount View Colony.

3. Satoi Range Public Union, Dimapur

4. Thsuruhumi Tughalo Kuposhukulu, Dimapur

5. Rank & File of NDPP, Central, Dimapur Region & A/Cs

6. Doctors & Staff of Super Max Speciality Hospital, New Delhi

7. Doctors & Staff of CISHR (Referral Hospital) Dimapur

8. East Dimapur GBs Association.

9. East Dimapur Sumi Council.

10. Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Zunheboto

And to those who helped in any way, your contributions made our loss more bearable. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude.

"God bless you all"

Loving Grand Parents, Parents & Family Members