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Review meeting on COVID-19 held in Wokha
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(Left to Right) Y. Patton, Mhathung Yanthan and Orenthung Lotha at the meeting on August 27.
DIMAPUR: Deputy chief minister and in-charge of Wokha district for COVID19, Y. Patton accompanied by advisor of Horticulture and Border Affairs, Mhathung Yanthan visited Wokha and held a review meeting with District Task Force to assess situations related to COVID-19 on August 27.
A press release by Dy. CM media cell stated that, recent activities and overall scenario of the district was highlighted by DC Wokha, CMO and Ffrontline officials. Dy. CM and advisor, expressed their satisfaction and congratulated the Wokha DTF for overall management and right measures adopted in fighting against COVID-19 pandemic, apart from few positive cases. Patton conveyed his special gratitude to the DTF for their selfless services rendered especially during this pandemic and encouraged them to continue their good work. Patton also thanked the people of Wokha district for their unflinching support and cooperating with the frontline workers. He further appealed them to follow the guidelines laid down by the government as the battle was far from over. Legislators also urged the citizens to take the present situation in a positive way, as COVID-19 was here to stay for long and one must learn how to live with it. Patton further expressed concerns about entry restriction in some villages and colonies and appealed to avoid such restrictions but to maintain and follow the government SOPs and notifications issued from time to time.
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AUG (NPN): A solemn ceremony was conducted in recognition for the “Swachh Survekshan 2020 Award,” where Mokokchung town was declared as the “cleanest city in the North East of India,” (city with population between 25 to 50 thousand population) by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, GoI, at the Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC) conference hall, Thursday.
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sion, ADC & administrator, MMC, Shashank Pratap Singh stated that the credit for award (Swachh Survekshan 2020 Award) goes to the civic sanitary conscious people of Mokokchung as a whole. He said that the award was in recognition of the concerted tireless efforts of the community, to keep ones’ surroundings clean.
Shashank Pratap Singh said that Mokokchung town, now, bears greater responsibility with the title of the cleanest city to further achieve the “Most innovative and sustainable awards” in the near future. To realize towards these goals, Shashank, urged the
ADC and administrator, MMC, Shashank Pratap Singh. (NP)
concerned stakeholders to further sensitise the people towards “waste processing and management”, with the 3 waste management mantras of reduce, re-use and recycle.
Earlier, short speeches were delivered by Clean Mokokchung Campaign, co-ordinator, Limaone, All Ward Union Mokokchung, chairman, R Ayim Longkumer and Mokokchung District SBM Committee, chairman, M Bendangnukshi Longkumer. Programme was chaired by MMC asstt superintendent Atula and vote of thanks was proposed by F/A MMC asstt nodal officer SBM, while the invocation and benediction was delivered by F/A MMC, I Imkong. DIMAPUR: Drawing attention to the deplorable Mon-Longwa road which covers 42 kms and maintained by Border Roads Organisation, the Longwa Students Union (LSU) has appealed the government and concerned authorities concerned to immediately intervene on this issue post pandemic “so that the untold hardships of the people of Longwa and other neighboring villages is lessened.”
A press release by LSU general secretary, T. Nahlak Wangnao stated that, Longwa village is one of the biggest villages in Mon district and home to more than 5000 people and lies at the international border of India and Myanmar. While blacktopping was done in 2005-2007, the LSU stated that there has been no proper renovation or repairing and the annual renovations do not cover the worst affected parts. Lamenting over the deplorable drainage and potholes which worsens the road condition, the LSU expressed deep concern and “dismay upon the concerned authorities in particular.”
A stretch of the worst affected Mon-Longwa road where potholes are visible.
plorable road condition has been adversely affecting the flow of trade, transportation fares and market rate in the area, the LSU stated that even the Nagaland State Transport bus service between Mon and Longwa was also suspended some few years back for the same reason.
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Oral evidence meeting of CGA: Oral evidence meeting of the committee on government assurances (2020-2021) with department of Nagaland Pointing out that de
quota for appointment of backward tribes in the department has been scheduled on September 8, 11 a.m at assembly committee room. All members of the CGA have been requested to attend the meeting. DC Noklak notifies against disclosure: DC Noklak, Reny Wilfred has informed to all that disclosure of the identity of COVID-19 patients in any form was a punishable offense. Disclosure of identity leading to stigmatization and discrimination of patients by any individual, organization shall be liable to prosecution as per relevant section of the law. DC & DEO Phek informs: Deputy Commissioner (DC) and District Election Officer (DEO) Phek, Sachin Jaiswal has informed that list of polling stations in draft has been prepared in accordance with the Section 25 of the Representation of the People Act 1951 in Annexure-3 and a copy has been made available for inspection at DC office Phek during office hours. DC and DEO Phek has informed that any objection or suggestion can be lodged in written to DC office on or before September 1. Power department informs: Department of Power has informed all electricity consumers covered by IT billing and online payment facility under 9 R-APDRP towns (Dimapur, Kohima, Wokha, Phek, Chumukedima, Mokokchung, Tuensang, Zunheboto and Mon). In order to avail the facility of “Trusted Consumer Meter Reading” in DOPN web portal (www.dopn.Rov.in), a specific time period/slot i.e. 1st to 10th of every month is being provided for the consumers to manually enter/provide their own energy readings. This will enable the respective billing offices (SDO) to generate bills for the current month which will be posted and available for viewing and payment in the subsequent month. Consumers can download the bill(s) and pay online either from the portal itself by selecting the view and payment tab from the portal menu or through mobile wallet apps- Phone pay, Google pay, Amazon pay, BHIM etc. Following steps/process is to be adopted by the consumers for providing trusted meter reading online. Log on to department website www. dopn.gov.in; Sign up/register with the consumer number and log in to “My Account”; Select the “Trusted Consumer Meter Reading” tab/box option; Fill in the required fields (date of reading & units consumed as on that date) and submit.
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WEATHER FORECAST ugu 28
(Temperature in ºC) Agartala Partly sunny, a stray t-storm Aizawl Clouds and sun with a t-storm Guwahati A thunderstorm in spots Imphal A t-storm around in the p.m. Itanagar A t-storm around in the a.m. Shillong A thunderstorm in the area Kohima A shower and t-storm around Dimapur A thunderstorm in spots Mkg A thunderstorm in the area Tuensang A thunderstorm around Wokha Partly sunny, showers around Zunheboto Clouds and sun with a t-storm
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DIMAPUR: Evergreen Welfare Society (EWS), Mon in collaboration with department of Social Welfare, Nagaland and Prodigals Home, Dimapur launched a virtual programme on free home based detoxification treatment programme 2020 on August 25 with the theme “Drugs treatment works”.
A press release by organisers stated that, during the virtual launching programme DC Mon Thavaseelan K, appreciated the initiative and also assured that administration and police will render full cooperation and support. He further appealed the concerned department to extend the programme if the same goes satisfactory considering the present pandemic situation with no drugs treatment in the district.
EWS decided to conduct home detox programme to the people who use drugs and alcohol in the district headquarter and its surroundings villages with the minimum target of 20 clients in a month. Proposed activities to be done during home based detoxification treatment programme 2020 is to do proper assessment, counseling, medication, health monitoring and also to do family counseling and follow up by referral.
Earlier, programme was chaired by Sashi, programme officer (EWS) and dedicated by Gaipha, pastor, Hindi Nagamese Baptist, Mon. Other invitees were DAPCU, Mon Users Network, NNF and Shansham Organisation.
Areas sealed in Kohima and Chiechama village DIMAPUR: ADC Korestricted/prohibited and hima, Lithrongla Tongpi under active surveillance Rutsa has notified that in with effect from the date of view of the detection of a sealing. COVID-19 positive person ADC also notified that residing at the following D. Khel, Kohima village and locations viz. Potterlane Chiechama village have also Colony, Lower PWD Colbeen demarcated as sealed ony and D' Block, Sector B, area in order to contain Kohima the area defined are the spread of the disease/ demarcated as sealed area in infection and for necessary order to contain the spread contact tracing. All moveof the disease/infection ment of person/vehicles and for necessary contact within the defined sealed tracing. According to DIPR area is strictly restricted/ report, all movement of prohibited and under active person/vehicles within the surveillance with effect from defined sealed area is strictly the date of sealing.
SASTAMI KUGHUKO KUPOSHUKULU DIMAPUR FELICITATION
The SKKD heartily congratulates Er. T. Hevito Labo of Sastami village, on his promotion to SDO under Power Department, Dimapur.
With immense pride, the SKKD would like to mention that his promotion is the result of his hard work and dedication in discharging his duties.
May this new achievement take him to the higher level of success and may his work get appreciation from everyone.
Kuhoi Yeptho
DP-3630 Chairman, SKKD
The Chishilimi Students' Union would like to congratulate Er. Kasho Chishi, S/o Lt. Hokhuvi Chishi on being promoted to Superintending Engineer (Generation).
The CSU recognizing your well deserved achievement, further wishes you greater achievements in future. (Sumikali Chishi) (Vika. S. Chishi) General Secretary, CKK President, CKK K -1347
CHISHILIMI WELFARE DIMAPUR FELICITATION
With immense pride and honour the Chishilimi Welfare Dimapur would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Er. Kasho Chishi on being promoted to Executive Engineer, Department of Power, Govt. of Nagaland. The Welfare also extends our heartfelt gratitude for bringing laurels to the people of Chishilimi. As you take on greater responsibility, may God continue to guide and bless you abundantly. DP-3629
OFFICE OF THE ASUKHOMI KUGHUKO KUQHAKULU NAGALAND : DIMAPUR FELICITATION
With immense pride and happiness, we the Asukho Kughuko Nagaland have the pleasure to congratulate our brother Mr. GHOKHETO CHOPHY on being elected as President of NAGA COUNCIL DIMAPUR on 22.08.2020.
We pray to our Almighty God to grant him good health, long life and wisdom to lead our Naga people to greater heights through his leadership. ZSUN appeals private schools for concession of school fees DIMAPUR: Zeliangrong Students' Union Nagaland (ZSUN) has reiterated its appeal to all the private educational institutions under Peren district to take initiative and consider concession/reduction of school fees.
A press release by ZSUN president, Dithuibo Newmai and education & statistic secretary, Haimet Kuame also asked educational institutions to join hands in the fight against COVID-19 and to empathize with parents financial burdens on humanitarian ground. While being aware that decision to reduce school fees may affect school revenue in terms of teachers’ salary and other cases, the ZSUN urged educational institutions to consider the cases of parents in genuine distress on individual basis for school fee reduction, concession and deferment. ZSUN also appealed to state Education department to work towards best interest of schools and parents.
HAPPY 50 th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY "Thus far the Lord has helped us. "1 Samuel 7:12 Mr. L. Bendangwati Jamir & Mrs. Imtisangla (Aliba)
28.08.1970 – 28.08.2020
We thank our Almighty God for blessing you 50 years of marriage and we pray for His continuous grace to bless you with good health and long lives.
DP-3622
Loving Children, In-laws & Grandchildren ASUKHOMI UNION DIMAPUR
FELICITATION
With immense pride and honour, the Asukhomi Union Dimapur congratulates one of its esteemed member Shri. GHOKHETO CHOPHY on being elected as President of Naga Council Dimapur.
The Union conveys its warm wishes and pray that God Almighty guide you in all your future endeavours.
