Nagaland

NTEP Dmu conducts active case-finding of TB

Dimapur district’s National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) has been conducting active case-finding (ACF) of TB in individuals under Dimapur district since January 23, led by DTO Dimapur, Dr. Benchilo Ngullie. A press release by media officer, NHM Dimapur, Kimnei stated that the ongoing ACF was effectively conducted at central jail, sub-jail, Ura villa colony, 4th to 6th mile stone quarries, day & night shelter home and Miqlat Ministry Centre, Singrijan. Three TB cases were detected during the ACF and have been initiated for treatment. It may be noted that NHM Dimapur ACF is an activity to reach the unreached in…
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Seminar on ‘Road Safety’ held in Noklak

Seminar on “Road Safety” was held at Thang Old Council Hall, Noklak village on February 1 under the theme, “Sadak Suraksha-Jeevan Raksha”. According to DIPR report, Superintendent of Police, Noklak, Dr. Pritpal Kaur explained on three arms of driving - driver, machine and road and bridges.  She elaborated on driving license, registration, insurance, emissions test certificate, mobile and alcohol usage and sense of humanity. “In case of transport vehicles, certificate of fitness and all necessary permits should be properly maintained”, SP added. She also elaborated on sign, symbols and traffic rules, do’s and don’ts and punishment under IPC and MV…
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Meghalaya HM asks BJP to seek Yediyuraapa’s resignation

With the BJP seeking the resignation of Meghalaya Home Minister and United Democratic Party (UDP) legislator, Lahkmen Rymbui in the wake of the death of six labourers in an illegal coal mine in the East Jaintia Hills, the former has retorted back, asking his coalition partner to seek the resignation of Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyuraapa instead, in whose home constituency five persons died in an explosion in a quarry. “The BJP leaders from Meghalaya should first ask for the resignation of the Karnataka Chief Minister after five people have died on January 21, 2021 in the explosion at a…
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DC Mon informs on ‘polio ravivar’

Deputy commissioner Mon, Thavaseelan K has notified that the National Immunization Day (NID) or “polio ravivar” would be conducted from January 31 to February 2 in Mon. The inoculation drive will administer two drops of bivalent Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) to all infants and children between the age 0-5 years of age. Teams will be in identified Polio Booths on January 31 followed by house to house activities on February 1 and 2. All village functionaries/town/ward committee members have been directed to motivate and mobilise the beneficiaries (0-5 years) to get the vaccine and ensure that no child is left…
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Water storage tank inaugurated in Kohima

93 BN BSF inaugurated the newly constructed RCC water storage tank at P. Khel Kohima village under Civic Action Programme (CAP), bringing much relief to the villagers.  The water storage tank was inaugurated by Commandant BSF 93 BN SH Surinder Singh in the presence of P. Khel village council chairman, GBs, frontal organisations, government officials and others Wednesday. SH Surinder Singh in his brief address expressed gratitude to the P. Khel villagers for their support and exuded confidence that the fruitful association would grow stronger.  Asserting that as central government’s representative, Singh said it was their duty to assist the…
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Assam Rifles organise various programmes

Jalukie battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (North) observed “national girl child day” at Assam Rifles Public School (ARPS), Jalukie. According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), the occasion was observed from January 21 to 26 with an aim to nurture the capabilities of girls and their importance in the family and society. Assam Rifles in collaboration with Child Line Peren 1098 under Ministry of Child and Welfare organised a lecture for students of ARPS and ways to approach the child line agencies in need of emergency.  The children were also educated about various schemes by the central…
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SSPN observes Parakram Diwas

Sainik School Punglwa Nagaland (SSPN) observed Parakram Diwas in the school on the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on January 23.  A press release by SSPN stated that, an online talk show was organised for the cadets on the life of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Fifty cadets from classes 6 to 9 participated in the event and were reminded of the contribution and the sacrifice laid by one of the nationalist fighter as Netaji.  State Vice principal of the school, Lt Col Leena Bajaj congratulated the cadets for their intense participation. She applauded the cadets for their…
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Workshop for media on COVID-19 vaccine

Medical department, Peren organised a workshop for media persons on COVID-19 vaccine on January 25 at CHC Jalukie, with CMO office Peren media officer, Celine Sechü as the resource person. According to DIPR report, Celine said that COVID-19 vaccine was safe and effective and boosts immunity and it would be available in a phased manner. She said that an individual will receive 2 doses each and there will be a gap of 28 days between the two doses of COVID-19 vaccine. She said media should educate the public even at the grassroot level with right messages about the new vaccine…
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Organic dragon fruit juice launched

Organic dragon fruit wine/juice produce of Dream Dragon Fruit Farm was formally launched by DPRO Dimapur, Lolano Patton on January 23 at Shitovi village, Dimapur. According to DIPR report, speaking during the launching occasion, Lolano Patton congratulated the proprietor of Dream Dragon Fruit Farm, Lucy Ngullie for achieving another milestone by way of introducing international standard of 100% organic dragon fruit wine/juice, which she observed would definitely boost the economy of the state. She lauded Lucy Ngullie for being such a hard working entrepreneur and for showing the way forward to the farming community to be self dependent and being…
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National level Kala Utsav competition concludes

Arts Festival 2020-21 organised jointly by Department of School Education (DoSE) and Literacy, Ministry of Education, government of India and National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) New Delhi concluded Friday.  According to a press release, the art festival focuses on promoting traditional folk and classical art forms that reflect India’s’ rich culture, tradition and civilization and also to create a platform to explore exchange and experience the diverse cultural heritage of the country. Kala Utsav National Level Online Competition was held from January 11 to January 22. There were nine categories of competitions for both female and male…
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