NSF appreciates Govt measures for youths

Dimapur, July 30: The Naga Students' Federation (NSF) has appreciated the decision of the Government of Nagaland for taking measures to disburse the scholarships of students directly from banks and also earmarking reasonable amount towards training youths in entrepreneur development.

"Such an initiative will go a long way in inculcating saving habits of the students, which will ultimately create awareness about banking system amongst the younger generation," said a press release issued by NSF president Mutsikhoyo Yhobu.

The NSF also acknowledged the Government for making efforts towards building economic conditions of the youths through the 'Year of Entrepreneurs' targeting to motivate and train 1000 youths and entrepreneurs.

However, the NSF appealed to the State Government and the implementing agencies of the programme not to indulge in any random selection and recommendations but apply fair means in selecting the candidates for training and extending monetary assistance.

"Educated unemployed youths aspiring to be self-employed should be given preference so that the investment does not go in vain but helps in improving their living conditions as well as add up to the economy of the State in general," it stated. 

(Page News Service)

NF Rly gets new GM

Dimapur, July 30: Keshav Chandra, an officer of the Indian Railways Service of Mechanical Engineer, has joined as the new General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway.

According to a release issued here, before joining the present assignment, Chandra has worked in the Railways in various capacities including Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Lucknow, Divisional Railway Manager Ambala, Executive Director of Research, Design and Standard Organization and Additional General Manager, East Central Railway.

He was also Railway Advisor at Berlin, Germany for 3 years during which he facilitated bringing in new technological ideas to Indian Railways. (Page News Service)

DC Wokha inaugurates DBs court building at Sanis

Dimapur, July 30: DC Wokha, Rovilatuo Mor inaugurated the newly constructed DB's court building at Sanis town on July 29 last.

Addressing the DBs on the occasion, the DC said DBs are the custodian of customary law and the responsibilities of DB's is the preservation and improvement of customary and judicial practices. He urged the DBs to uphold the social interpretation in unity in a society.

Earlier short speeches were delivered by Kyong Hoho chairman Yansathung Jami, Head DB Sanis, Khonbemo Ezung and consultant law and order Wokha, Myinthung Lotha.

Later the DC visited Doyang Hydro Electric Project and held an interaction with the officials, landowner union and the Thep Tangti Village Council member.

The DC was accompanied by SDO (C) Sanis, Orenthung Lotha, EAC Sungro, Shaying Sheu, Additional SP Wokha, Aron Patton, DPO Land Resources Wokha, Vanchamo Ngullie, Manager, Thep Tigu and Joint Hoho officials led by its chairman, Yansathung Jami. (Page News Service)

C&S notifies

Dimapur, July 30: Pursuant to the Cabinet decision taken on July 19, Commissioner & Secretary, V Sakhrie has notified to all concerned that in order to encourage the people to come out with correct and accurate number of households and population in the villages during the 2011 Census operation, the existing level of VDB household grant being given to any village would not be reduced as a consequence of the household and population figure of 2011 Census.

(Page News Service)

Notice on final publication of E-Roll

Dimapur, July 30: The Additional Deputy Commissioner & Electoral Registration Officer, Mokokchung, R. Asenla Keitzar has notified that a copy of the list of amendments to the draft Electoral Roll for 21-Tuli, 22-Arkakong, 23-Impur, 24-Angetyongpang, 25-Mongoya, 26-Aonglenden, 27-Mokokchung Town, 28-Koridang, 29-Jangpetkong and 30-Alongtaki Assembly Constituencies, prepared with reference to 01-01-2010 as the qualifying date and in accordance with the registration of Electors Rules, 1960 has been published and will be available for inspection in the Office of the concerned Officer.

Phek:

ADC & Electoral Registration Officer, Phek District, Z. Nyusietho Nyuthe has notified for public information that a copy of the list of Amendments to the draft Electoral Roll for the 16-Pfutsero, 17-Chizami, 18-Chozuba, 19-Phek and 20-Meluluri Assembly Constituencies is prepared with reference to 1st January 2010 as the qualifying date in accordance with the registration of the Electors Rules, 1960 has been published and will be available for inspections at the DC office, Phek during office hours. 

(Page News Service)

Exhibition-cum-sale of bamboo crafts

Dimapur, July 30: The Nagaland Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd. Dimapur is organizing an exhibition-cum-sale on bamboo crafts commemorating the World Bamboo Day & North East International Bamboo Festival at Kisama, Kohima, from September 16 to 18 next.

In this connection, interested individuals, SHGs, cooperatives, NGOs, etc. can apply to the Project Cell, NHHDC Ltd., Half Nagarjan, Dimapur, on or before September 10 during office hour.

The stall shall be provided free of cost to the participants along with lump sum daily allowances and Traveling Allowance for 2nd Class Train/Bus fare on production of original tickets. (Page News Service)

NPF, YAN laud Dimapur Police

Dimapur, July 30: The Naga People's Front (NPF) has appreciated Nagaland Police, especially the team of Dimapur Police led by Inspector Atu Zumvu and Sub-Inspector Mhapeni, for tracking down and arresting the notorious cheat, conman Abu Sayed at North Lakhimpur Town, Assam who swindled Rs 1.10 cr from gullible Naga women deserves appreciation.

The NPF Press Bureau in a release stated this is neither the first nor only case wherein residents of Nagaland have been duped by frauds and tactical cheats for years, through various designs; nor is this a maiden case being tactfully cracked by the daring Nagaland Police who are second to none, with apt courage.

It further stated that there has been many instances wherein a considerable number of people from Nagaland had been duped by personals, agencies or companies in the like of Abu Sayed, and the culprits vanishing into thin air, leaving their careless, ambitious preys helpless; in many cases, with unrecoverable loses.

The Youth Association of Nagaland (YAN) has also appreciated DEF Dimapur led by SP Lirimo Lotha for arresting Abu Sayed from Lakhimpur. The Association also acknowledged untiring efforts by the Dimapur Police for making Dimapur and its surrounding a better and peaceful place.

The YAN further urged SP Dimapur to take stringent action on Abu Sayed as per the law and deliver justice without any consideration. It also appealed to  all the Nagas to be very cautious and be aware and to avoid earning easy money, fake counterfeit notes and false promises by recruiting agencies. (Page News Service)

Hindi refresher course held at Changtongya

Dimapur, July 30: A Hindi teacher refresher course organized by SCERT Nagaland for Government Hindi teachers serving in Government High School, Government Middle School, Government Primary School and private schools under Changtongya DIS and Longleng was held from July 26 to 30 at EBRC Hall Changtongya.

Resource persons were SN Yanden, HT (TOTS) Queen Mary Higher Secondary Mokokchung, Moakunzuk Ao, HT (TOTS), Government Middle School Chuchuyimpang Mokokchung and B.P Philip, Programme Co-ordinator Hindi Cell SCERT Nagaland. Altogether 50 Hindi teachers participated at the refresher course.

The valedictory programme of the training was held today with SDO (C) Chubawati Chang and DIS, Tinutemsu as chief guest and guest of honour respectively. (Page News Service)

SP Kohima summons traffic violators

Dimapur, July 30: SP Kohima had directed the following vehicle owners who were served 'Summon Slip' for traffic violation in and around Kohima from July 21 to 25 to report to the concerned PS (Traffic) for settlement of their penalties.

1.NL01C-3467 (Car); 2. NL01C-2439 (Car); 3. NL05-2720 (Van); 4. NL07-1893 (Van); 5. NL07-2978 (Car); 6. NL01C-9686 (Car); 7. NL01-2740 (Jeep); 8. NL01C-4998 (Car); 9. NL01C-2940 (Car); 10. NL07-3810 (Car); 11. NL01C-6268 (Car); 12. NL05-2934 (Van); 13. NL01-3930 (Van); 14. NLH-6656 (Jeep); 15. NL01C-5489 (Car); 16. NL01 C-6439 (Car); 17. NL01 C-9059 (Bolero); 18. NL10-4990 (Gypsy); 19. NL01C-8956 (Car); 20. NL01C-5654 (Car); 21. NL07C-0896 (Car); 22. NL01C-6252 (Car); 23. NL01C-5594 (Car); 24. NL01C-5978 (Car); 25. NL01C-6592 (Car); 26. NL01T-7555 (Car); 27. NL01-9473 (Jeep); 28. WB-0250459 (Car); 29. AS-01K-2996 (Car); 30. NL01C-8870 (Car); 31. NL10-5461 (Bolero). (Page News Service)