173 Bn CRPF organizes Civic Action Programme

come out and extend social service for the welfare of the people, and urged all beneficiaries to not forget the gesture displayed by the battalion.

Meanwhile, delivering the vote of thanks, commandant, 173 Bn CRPF, Ashok Kumar Yadav, informed that the programme was organized to help the elderly and the needy, pointing out that 58 Solar Lamps and 36 Water storage tanks were distributed to the beneficiaries.

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, MAR 15

(NPN): As part of its civic action programme, the 173 Bn CRPF Airfield Dimapur extended humanitarian services to various societies in and around Dimapur and Chümoukedima districts, where solar lamps and Water storage tanks were distributed.

On Wednesday, the programme held at its unit headquarter located at Airfield Dimapur was graced by Commissioner of Police (CP) Dimapur, Kevithuto Sophie as the special guest.

Addressing the gathering, Sophie acknowledged the commanding officer, officers, and men and women of the 173rd CRPF Battalion for extending humanitarian services and considered the programme as humane and necessity for the welfare and wellbeing of the community.

He urged the beneficiaries that price of the items was not important, but concern of the force to carry out humanitarian work should be considered and appreciated. He maintained that it depends on individual officers, men and women of the unit to etc., were some of the common public services which are to be provided within the fixed time frame as a right under the Act.

Earlier, welcome address was delivered by Dy Commandant, 173 Bn CRPF, Heiyilung Nsarangbe, short speeches by two of the beneficiaries and bamboo dance presented by Phaipijang Village youth.

It was later informed that same programme would be carried out at the venue on March 16, Transit Camp DC Court on March 17 and one at Khensa Mokokchung.

The function was chaired by David facultyin-charge of Pro Bono Club and attended by college administrator, faculty and law students.

The celebration witnessed a skit by Nocklei M, Shahyong and Yakap Shankai highlighting various conduct of traders in exploiting consumers in the market while buying goods and availing services including unfair means of practices by the meat sellers especially shortage in weight. In a short presentation, Muwali Sangtam, Wanjen and Huluto highlighted various issues related to consumer rights emphasising on right to public services.

SJC (A) Jakhama: Department of economics in collaboration with department of commerce and alumni association, St. Joseph’s College (A) celebrated “World Consumer Rights Day” by organising a seminar based on 2023 theme at the college Indoor Stadium.

Addressing the gathering as the speaker, advocate and notary public, Inavili Chophy, spoke on

ESSU, WSU flay firing incidents

DIMAPUR: Eastern Sumi Students Union (ESSU) and Western Satami Union (WSU) have vehemently condemned the firing incidents at the private residences of Lok Sabha Tokheho Yepthomi and former MLA, Pukhayi Sumi by unidentified miscreants on March 6 midnight.

In a condemnation note, ESSU president, Ghuvika Yeptho and general secretary, Viloka Zhimo called upon everyone to condemn such acts of violence and appealed to the law enforcing agencies to investigate the matter and book the culprits at the earliest.

Western Satami Union: WSU comprising of Dimapur, Niuland and Chumoukedima districts while condemning the firing incident at the private residence of former MLA, Pukhayi Sumi at Diphupar ‘B’ village appealed to the investigating teams to probe the cause of the incident and the culprits involved be brought to the public domain to be followed by course of action.

In a press release, WSU president, Pitoho Awomi and secretary, Mughato K Kiba said