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03 Dec

At the 25th Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, Sikkim showcases sustainability and culture

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The Hornbill Festival, also known as the "Festival of Festivals," is celebrating its 25th year at Nagaland's Kisama Heritage Village with a breathtaking display of cultural diversity. One of the year's highlights is Sikkim's participation, which has sent a diverse group to showcase its traditions, handicrafts, and environmental initiatives. The Sikkim team is encouraging rural and eco-tourism endeavors under the direction of Manoj Chettri, Deputy Director of Tourism & Civil Aviation, and TAAS members. Through their distinctive contributions, notable individuals such as bamboo craftsmen and Padmashree recipient Jordan Lepcha and Millet Man Tshering Gyatso Lepcha are demonstrating Sikkim's eco-conscious culture.…

24 Mar

IBM expands STEM For Girls program in Nagaland

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IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a collaboration with the Department of School Education Nagaland to introduce the IBM STEM for Girls program in more than 250 secondary and higher secondary schools across 15 districts in the State. The curriculum will align and supplement the State's efforts towards quality education. This program will help enable more than 12,000 girls studying between 8th to 10th grade with access to digital fluency, coding skills training, 21st-century skills, including life and career skills. The collaboration is part of a three-year program between IBM and Nagaland State Government, with the QUEST Alliance and YouthNetas an…

06 Dec

Army orders Court of Inquiry into Nagaland civilian killings

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Indian Army has instituted a Court of Inquiry to investigate the Nagaland civilian killings under a Major General-rank officer, news agency ANI reported while quoting Army sources. The officer is posted in the northeast sector only. At least 14 civilians and a soldier were killed in an anti-insurgency operation and violence over the weekend in Mon district of Nagaland, as per police. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said that the Centre has given an ex-gratia amount of Rs 11 lakh each and the state government has given Rs 5 lakh each to the families of those deceased. The CM said that he…

20 Nov

International Brand Hafele Now in Nagaland

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Häfele has launched a store in Dimapur on 20 November, 2021. The store was inaugurated by the Deputy CM of NagalandShri YanthungoPatton. The launch of this new store will provide a wide range of options for choosing the right product for your home. It provides one-of-a- kind hardware and fitting systems and electronic locking solutions. Häfele understands the importance of every kitchen with innovative storage solutions help the customer organize their kitchen necessities. This includes the installation of the right kind of drawers and cabinets, storage units, cooking appliances and washing and cleaning units according to the specific zone. Their…

11 Feb

Anti-rabies vaccination in Dimapur

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Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC), Veterinary Public Health Cell has informed that a free anti-rabies vaccination and animal health care programme within DMC jurisdiction will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as follows: Children park, landmark colony and surr colonies (February 13), Xuvihe Memorial School, Xuvihe colony and surr colonies (February 27) Lengrijan council hall, Lengrijan colony and surr colonies (March 6); Chairman’s residence, Nyamo Lotha colony and surrounding colonies (March 13), HMC School, Sewak colony and surrounding colonies (March 20); Salt Christian College, East Police colony and surr colonies (March 27); Council Hall Sunrise colony and surr colonies…

09 Feb

Tuensang receives two new health sub-centres

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Tuensang received two new Health Sub-Centres (HSC) at Sipongsang and Nyinyem villages under Tuensang Sadar block inaugurated by chief medical officer (CMO), Dr. I Moatemjen on February 5 and 6. A press release by district media officer stated that the team was led by CMO and accompanied by ZLO Dr. Limawabang, gynaecologist (SMO), District Hospital Dr. Yanrenthung, dermatologist, Dr. Imlong, medical officers Dr. Mongko, Dr. Sao, Dr. Wapangla, staff from CMO establishment and DPMU (NHM) staff. At the inaugural function at Sipongsang village, CMO encouraged local communities to support the department and urged medical workers to perform well to be…

08 Feb

VWS Viswema conduct road safety advocacy programme

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Vikehie Welfare Society (VWS) Viswema under the aegis of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Government of India had started conducting road safety advocacy programme near Viswema village, Kohima on National Highway (NH-2) from February 6. According to a press release, chairman, VWS Viswema, Eyosa Kikhi, while appreciating the efforts of Transport Commissioner Nagaland and Kohima Traffic police also thanked MoRTH for selecting VWS to organise the road safety advocacy programme. Earlier, invocation was pronounced by deacon, CRC Viswema, Vimetwel Kikhi. Altogether, road safety pamphlets were distributed to 578 vehicle users by Viswema village volunteers during the first day…

06 Feb

NBSE informs institutions and teachers

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Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) has informed that a meeting with heads of institutions registered with the board has been convened on February 9 via video conferencing. According to DIPR report, the following issues relating to school management, academic & examination matters are the agendas to be discussed: high school (both govt & private) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; higher secondary schools/colleges (both govt & private) from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. All heads of registered institutions have been requested to participate in the webinar positively as per the timing. The meeting ID and pass code will be…

05 Feb

2nd phase of vaccination to be held on February 9

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Deputy Commissioner Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan conducted DTF meeting at DC’s conference hall, Dimapur on February 4. According to DIPR report, DC directed concerned departments to identify session sites by following the technical requirements for 2nd phase of vaccination to be conducted on February 9. He also urged concerned departments on finalising session sites by tying up with CMO office and district immunisation officer by February 5 and to ensure uploading names of beneficiaries at the earliest on or before February 7. Besides the vaccination team, DC also directed the police, home guards, prisons and other concern departments to ensure that…

05 Feb

LLRPO lauds NFHRCC; extends support

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Lotha Lower Range Public Organisation (LLRPO) lauded the effort of Nagaland Foothills Road Co-ordination Committee (NFHRCC) which initiated “the Naga dream project” way back in 2013 and still spreading the message diligently to all stakeholders to come forward and work cohesively till the historic road project is materalised. LLRPO in a press release through its president, Nongothung Yanthan and general secretary, Francis Kikon stated that the proposed consultative meeting scheduled to be held on February 5 with elected members and 11 tribal Hohos initiated by NFHRCC was “the need of the hour”.In this, the organisation extended its moral and prayer…