Nagaland govt calls for harmonious society
Kohima:The Nagaland government has called for a peaceful and harmonious society characterised by equality, liberty, religious tolerance and other ideal principles of democracy. Nagaland Parliamentary Secretary for Information Technology Tovihoto Ayemi, addressing a gathering of the Bijoya Sammellan-cum-annual function in Dimapur last evening, appealed to non-Naga communities to be ambassadors of the good qualities of the Naga people. He was making a reference to the spate of racial attacks on Nagas and other Northeast people taking place in different parts of the country, which do not find any repercussions in Nagaland. Mr Tovihoto pointed out that there was no issue of non-Christians being mistreated or killed in Nagaland unlike other states across the country, where Christians were being persecuted. The chief guest was also appreciative of the Bengali Hindu Community of Dimapur for organising such programme and sending out a message of brotherhood, oneness and unity in the society for a peaceful coexistence. (UNI)
Nagaland DAN legislators attend Thanksgiving Seminar
Kohima:Chief Minister T R Zeliang, his Cabinet ministers and MLAs attended a Thanksgiving-cum-seminar here on Sunday. Rev Luoliehu Yimsung was the speaker. State Parliamentary Secretaries and MLAs also participated. Speaking on the theme ‘Thus far the Lord has helped us,’ Rev Luoliehu Yimsung exhorted the legislators to be farsighted as leaders. He also said that leadership means humanity and is all about keeping in touch with the people at the grassroot level. Later, a seminar was conducted for the lawmakers on the subject ‘Leaders arise, motivational challenge,’ where Rev. Luoliehu Yimsung dwelt on key issues pertaining to leadership and governance. Forest Minister Nicky Kire, chaired the thanksgiving programme, while the responsive Scripture reading was led by Dr Longrineken, Parliamentary Secretary. The invocation was said by Rev K Luruo, State Chaplian, while special number was presented by Joyous Messengers which was followed by offering. (UNI)
Excavator, bulldozer set ablaze by suspected militants
Imphal:An excavator and a bulldozer, used for road repair in an interior area of Tamenglong district in Manipur, have been set afire by suspected militants, the police said on Monday. Last night four suspected militants arrived at the residence of Kamei Pumdai (48) at Nungsai Tubung village where the heavy machinery was kept and set them afire. The excavator and the bulldozer were being used for repairing Old Cachar road in the district. The incident occurred when Pumdai’s family members were asleep, the police said. They were alerted when the some shots were fired during the burning of the machinery. Local residents entered the area but they were threatned not to extinguish the fire, the police said. The suspected militants escaped under cover of darkness. No individual or group has claimed responsibility for the incident. (PTI)
Nagaland Science Congress held at Kohima
Kohima:The 22nd state level National Children’s Science Congress was held at Nagaland Institute of Health Environment & Social Welfare (NIHESW) in Kohima on the theme of ‘Understanding Weather and Climate.’ In a statement on Monday, NIHESW Director Inakhe Sumi stated that child scientists from all over the state participated in the programme. Eight projects were selected to represent the state at the 22nd National Children’s Science Congress in Bangalore from December 27 to 31 and two best projects were selected for the Indian Science Congress to be held at Mumbai University, Mumbai from January 3 to 7, 2015. District officials, Evaluators Guide Teachers and host of school children attended the programme on Friday. (UNI)
Mizo delegates leave for Myanmar to attend festival
Aizawl: Delegates of ethnic Mizos from Mizoram and Bangladesh on Monday left here to attend the three-day Chhinlung Cultural Festival at Hakha in Myanmar. The festival, which will begin on Wednesday, is being organised by the Mizo Students Union (MSU) of Mizoram and the people of Hakha town, MSU President Zodinpuia said. Mizoram Veterinary Minister C Ngunlianchunga and Lalrinliana Sailo, MLA, will also attend the festival, he said. The festival is expected to be attended by ethnic Mizos from India, Bangladesh and Myanmar. The theme of the festival is “Countries have boundaries, but not Nations”, he said. (PTI)