ABCC CEM CC appeals for holding ‘common platforms’

DIMAPUR: Angami Baptist Church Council, Clean Election Movement Core Committee (ABCC CEM CC) appeal to the leaders and elders of every village council to organise “Common Platforms” for the intending candidates.

DIMAPUR: The Chakhesang Clean Election Movement (CCEM) has organized a joint prayer fellowship for the candidates of the Chakhesang community on February 9 with the intention of seeking God’s blessings and for God to raise His choice of leadership at the Pioneers’ Complex, Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC), T. Chikri, Pfütsero.

In a press release, CCEM through its media cell informed that Executive Secretary CBCC, Rev. Dr. Chekroveyi Cho-o, while sharing from the word of God stated, “If we lose our identity and integrity as Christians, our professions without Christ will only lead us to sin more! Therefore, we must abide by the teachings of

Jesus Christ and take our professions as our callings. Then only we can make a difference.”

Chairman, Chakhesang Clean Election Movement, Rev. Vezopa Rhakho, who presided over the programme, apprised the gathering of the CCEM activities. He shared that leaders who are elected through clean, fair and just means are honourable in the sight of God and man. He urged the leaders to be loyal to the people and to be defenders of the faith.

President Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO), Vezühü Keyho, who spoke on behalf of the CPO, urged the candidates to play a friendly match without criticizing each other and also for the candidates to respect the decisions of the apex body and extend their full cooperation for the good cause of their community, and to uphold the clean election principles. He further quoted John F. Kennedy’s words, “Ask not what your country can do for you –ask what you can do for your country.”

In his welcome address, president, CBCC, Rev. Dr. Vevo Phesao, reminded the leaders man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart and wished that the pure in heart win. “At the end of the election, remember you are not going to be enemies but friends and counterparts in shaping our society,”he stated.

It may be mentioned that there are 17 Chakhesang candidates from Phek

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sic Academy, Albert A. Sangtam; Ilandlo Services Pvt. Ltd, Imtisunep Lonchar and founder and CEO Educentre School and Business, Lezo Putsure.

Executive Secretary, Chakhesang Christian Revival Church Council (CCRCC), Rev. David Koza, read a passage from the Bible and prayed for the programme. Leaders of various church denominations prayed the “Prayer of Blessings” over the candidates and the benediction was pronounced by former Executive Secretary of CBCC, Rev. Khrotso Mero.

The candidates appreciated the initiative of the CCEM in organizing the joint prayer fellowship and committed themselves to abide by the NBCC’s Clean Election guidelines. They also encouraged the CCEM with the hope that as the movement gains momentum, it will bring about the desired change in the society.

ABCC CEM CC through its media cell said that this was as per the resolution during the joint meeting organised by the between the ABCC and Angami Public Organisation (APO) at ABCC Mission Centre, on February 1.

ABCC CEM CC said holding “Common Platforms” for the intending candidates would discour- age and refrain from house- to-house canvassing.

CEO Nagaland to address press conference today: The Chief Electoral Officer Nagaland, V. Shashank Shekhar, IAS will address a press conference on election-related matters on 10th February 2023 (Friday) at 7:00 PM at the de Oriental Grand Hotel, Kohima. All media personnel from various media houses have been requested to attend the press conference.

Chumoukedima DPDB meeting: Chumoukedima DC & vice chairman DPDB, Abhinav Shivam has convened the DPDB meeting of Chumoukedima district for Febru-

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ary on February 13, 11 am at DC’s Conference Hall, Chumoukedima. All the members have been to attend the meeting positively.

DDADA suspends one for overcharging: Dimapur District Autorickshaw Driver’s Union (DDADU) has suspended one auto driver Shikander Mahaldar for a period of two weeks. DDADU informed that the driver was caught red handed by the president for over charging of fare to passengers.

SCERT to issue revalidated N-TET certificates: The State Council of Educational Research

Konyak Baptist Church Association holds clean election movement in Mon

DIMAPUR: A one-day workshop on “Start-Up Entrepreneurship-2023” in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Industry, Start-Up, Educentre and Young Indian was organised by The Department of Economics, St. Joseph University (SJU) on February 9 at the University’s auditorium.

A press release from PRO SJU informed that the resource persons were eminent entrepreneurs such as HoC NIIT, Er. Rishav Sethi; fashion model, Opangtongdang Jamir; Co-founder of Saucy Joe’s, Viseino Basumatari; assistant manager NTTC, Er. Awalo Keppen; founder and director Clefnote Mu-

The objective of the programme was to make the students aware about the “Entrepreneurship Start-up”, to encourage and motivate them to start their own business and to be a successful entrepreneur themselves, which will boost the inner urge to become self-employed in the future and to be a “job creators” and not a “job seekers. The programme was chaired by Alebu Tsukru of M.A. 4th semester. More than 100 students along with the staff and management attended the programme.

Information on pre-monsoon vaccination for pigs

DIMAPUR: The Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services Directorate has informed the piggery farmers in the State to get their pigs vaccinated against Classical Swine Fever (CSF), under the Classical Swine Fever-Control Programme before the onset of mon- soon from the nearest Veterinary Institutes.

A press release from the department informed that all chief veterinary officers are to collect the vaccines from the Directorate office during working hours for the year 2022-23.

It stated that Classical

DIMAPUR: The Konyak Baptist Bumeinok Bangjum (KBBB) organised a Clean Election Movement at its Mission Centre Mon, under the banner “Let your vote define a better tomorrow” on February 9. According to DIPR report, Clean Election Movement Mon convener, Nyamto said, to promote the awareness of Clean Election, they have constituency A/C wise Clean Election Movement sub–committee convener/co-convener and secretary were appointed.

Executive Secretary KBBB, Chemyuh read out the guidelines for clean election to the members. Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer Mon, Ajit Kumar Verma, conveyed his gratitude for their efforts and responsibility in carrying out this movement in Mon district. He said that it was not an easy job but it has to be done for a better future. He encouraged a clean, free and fair election with a peaceful environment. Superinten - dent of Police Mon encouraged cooperation with the Police and security personnel to conduct free and fair elections.

Acknowledgement

We the bereaved family of Late S Odienba Phom (Kangching) wish to acknowledge everyone who supported us spiritually, physically, financially and emotionally at his demise on 25th Jan 2023.

Although we are unable to thank each and everyone of you personally, we sincerely appreciate your kindness and concern. It is our earnest prayer that Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Swine Fever vaccination has been mandated for 100% vaccination in all the States by the GOI under CSF-CP and all eligible pig populations in all the districts are to be invariably vaccinated and all vaccinated pigs should be ear tagged.

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& Training (SCERT), Nagaland has informed all the concerned Nagaland-Teacher Eligibility Test (N-TET) qualified candidates of 2013 and 2016 who have surrendered their N-TET certificate for re-validation that SCERT will be issuing revalidated N-TET certificate (with lifetime validity) w.e.f. February 14, 2023 to March 10, 2023 at SCERT office from 10 am to 3:30 pm The candidates have been asked to bring their original admit card/ HSLC admit card. An amount of Rs. 200/- will be collected for the new certificate.

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We, the family members of Lt. Vekhotsolu Nyusou convey our heartfelt gratitude to all our relatives, friends, neighbours, churches, near and dear ones who stood by us throughout our hard time physically, financially, emotionally and in prayers. We regret the inability to mention each and every individual who came to help us in every possible way but it is our earnest prayers that God bless you all abundantly.

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