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DMC to display daily rate chart of perishable goods

Dimapur, March  9: The Dimapur Municipal Council has come out with daily rate chart of perishable goods to be displayed at New Market, Super Market, and evening market areas for consumer awareness.

The idea of the daily rate chart is to check random rates levied on the consumer by the vendors of perishable goods like vegetables, fruits, fish, chicken, pork, beef mutton, etc.

Launching the daily new rate, DC Dimapur, Maongwati Aier said any vendor not adhering the new rate would be penalized either with a fine of Rs 2000 or two weeks behind bars as per the Consumers Act. He appealed to the consumers to directly contact the District Administration, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), enforcing authority or contact 236815/ 9436602259 for any complaint and reprisal.

The DC said the District Administration, DEF, DMC, Department of Weights & Measures and Veterinary & Animal Husbandry will conduct surprise checking time to time for price checking for the benefit of the public during this interim period.                                                                          

Daily market rate for vegetables, fruits and other perishable goods (whole and retail sale)

Items (Vegetable)                    Whole Sale                  Retail Sale       

1.    Potato                                7.50                               10                   

2.    Tomato (Nasik)                        6                               10                   

3.    Onion (Red)                        16.50                              20

4.    Green Chili                             25                               30       

5.    Dry Chilli                                60                               62       

6.    Cabbage                                  3                                5         

9.    Carrot                                    13                               15       

10.  Beans                                    12                               14       

11. Garlic                                      60                               65       

12.  Ginger                                    30                               33       

13.  Ladies Finger                          35                               38       

14. Brinjal                                       4                                 6         

15. Squash                                   10                               12       

16. Bitter gourd                             30                                33       

17. Cauliflower                                5                                  7         

18. Radish                                     6                                  8         

19. Bottol                                       2                                 4         

Sl.No   Items (Fruits)              Whole Sale                      Retail Sale

1.  Banana                                   13

2.  Grapes                                    15

3.  Orange                                    30

4.  Cucumber                                10

5. Apple                                        50

(Price chart courtesy: SDIO Dimapur)

(Page News Service)

 

Dead body of infant recovered

Dimapur, March 9: In a shocking incident, the dead body of a newborn male child was recovered Tuesday morning from a nullah near the Unity College here. The left leg of the infant was found missing and police suspect it might have been eaten by some stray dogs.

Police suspects that the body of the infant was thrown away in the garbage dump near the nullah where the body was recovered. Further investigations are on. (Page News Service)

 

NLA convenes

Dimapur, March 9: The Speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly & Chairman, Business Advisory Committee, Kiyanilie Peseyie has convened a meeting of the Committee on March 12 at 11 a.m. in the Assembly Committee room to finalize the provisional programme for the ensuing Sixth Session of the Eleventh Nagaland Legislative Assembly commencing from March 23 next. 

(Page News Service)

 

Kiyanilie inaugurates GPS New Market building

Dimapur, March  9: The Speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Kiyanilie Peseyie today formally inaugurated the new building of Government Primary School, New Market, Kohima constructed under the scheme of SSA.

Speaking on the occasion, Kiyanilie asked the teachers to work hard as the Government is paying handsome salary and providing good facilities to them. He also appealed to the parents to take their children as an asset, adding that parents are happy when their children become good persons and are grieved when their child becomes a bad person in the society.

Peseyie also asked the teachers to maintain discipline and perform their duties well and show good examples in punctuality, dressing and behaviour. He also appealed to the public to cooperate with the government for all round development.

Nipusilie Angami, Director of School Education, Nagaland while speaking on the occasion asked all concerned to create a conducive and children-friendly school. The Bill of Right to Education means the duty to give and provide adequate infrastructure as per requirement and enrolment of the students for upgradation of schools is an obligation of the government, he added. The state government has already initiated for redeployment of teachers to schools facing shortage of manpower, he said.

Mission Direction of SSA, Nagaland also appealed to the teachers to rededicate themselves to their students for building up good citizens of the future through quality education.

According to the building committee report, the building was successfully completed within 56 days. The SSA Nagaland had sanctioned Rs. 8 lakhs for a 4-room construction, whereas 6 rooms were constructed with a sum of Rs. 7.3 lakhs.

The Speaker also donated Rs. 50000 for the school development fund. 

(Page News Service)

 

ANSTGA clarifies

Dimapur, March 9: The All Nagaland Small Tea Growers' Association (ANSTGA) has informed all small tea growers of the state that as per the decision of the Association executive meeting on August 28, 2009, 5% "voluntary contribution" should be given to the ANSTGA fund through the concerned district presidents for the welfare of the Association.

It clarified that the 5% deduction is voluntary contribution. (Page News Service)

 

Arts & Culture Deptt bids farewell

Dimapur, March 9: The Department of Art & Culture bid farewell to its retired Commissioner & Secretary, K.K. Sema who retired on superannuation on February 28 last. The farewell programme was held on March 2 in the office chamber of the Commissioner & Secretary, Art & Culture, Nagaland Civil Secretariat, Kohima.

The brief function was marked by speeches from the retiring Officer, department officials, presentation, mass prayer and entertainment. (Page News Service)

 

Women weavers speak out their dreams and concerns on Int'l Women's Day

Dimapur, March 9: International Women's Day was celebrated in Chizami, bringing together 150 Women weavers from 8 villages on March 8 at NEN Resource Centre, in Phek district.

Keeping in mind this year's theme, "Equal rights, Equal opportunities: Progress for all", North East Network (NEN) organized an elocution and extempore speech competition for weavers where issues of gender equality and Justice were deliberated.  Most participants brought forth the most articulate views which reflect on gender equality, good governance, sound economy, solutions to climate crisis, access to quality healthcare and education. 

Seno Tsuhah, NEN deliberated on the significance and history of the IWD, emphasizing on this year's global theme "Equal rights, Equal opportunities: Progress for all".

Addressing the gathering, Kuthozulu Rose, President, Chakhesang Mothers' Association highlighted on issues of health, representation of women at different levels, and women human rights defenders. P Krome, SDO (Civil) also exhorted the gathering.

The main objective of organizing this event was to see women as equal partners and decision makers in the development process. (Page News Service)

 

Workshop on swine fever

Dimapur, March 9: The Agricultural Technology Management Agency, (ATMA) Mokokchung is organizing a workshop on 'Developing strategies to tackle Swine Fever in Mokokchung' at Longkumer Kilem on March 11 next.

Experts in the field, N. Tekatoshi, Project Director, ATMA, Mokokchung will speak on 'Role of ATMA in tackling the disease' while Dr. Chubala Benard, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Changtongya will speak on swine fever and its impact on pig breeders in the district. DC Mokokchung, CM Tsanglao will inaugurate the workshop. (Page News Service)