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12 Feb

Zunheboto DPDB discusses projects, COVID vaccination

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Zunheboto district DPDB meeting for the month of February 2021 was held at DC’s conference hall on February 11 under the chairmanship of vice chairman DPDB and DC Zunheboto, Peter Lichamo. According to DIPR report, the meeting began with introduction of new board members and review of the previous meeting minutes. Speaking on the main agenda of the meeting, DPO (RCH & UIP), Dr. M Nukshisangla Jamir briefed the board on the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination at the district and informed that so far with 55% of the first consignment received for the district, a total of 491 health care workers…

12 Feb

Manipur Christian leaders urge govt not to demolish churches

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All Manipur Christian Organization (AMCO) on Thursday appealed to the Manipur government to drop its plans of removing churches constructed at public places in and around Imphal. AMCO alleged that none of the Churches across the state were included when the Manipur government regularized 188 worshiping places constructed at public places. Addressing a press conference here, AMCO president Rev Prim Vaiphei said that as none of the churches were included in the list of the worshiping places, there were apprehensions of churches being removed in and around Imphal. He said that there are around 44 churches in and around Imphal.…

12 Feb

PGC bids farewell to vice principal

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Pfutsero Government College (PGC), Pfutsero bade farewell to its vice principal, Medozu Mero on February 10 at the college auditorium. Mero retired from active government service. A press release by PGC mass media committee stated that during the programme, the out-going vice principal thanked the Almighty for using him to serve the college. He shared that he had no regrets and was content with the little service that he could render for the community. He also thanked his family members, especially his wife for always being supportive. He stated that on retiring from active service, he would miss the love…

11 Feb

FLWs and HCWs vaccinated in Kohima, Wokha

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A total of 1278 health care workers (HCWs) and 517 frontline workers (FLWs) were vaccinated till date at various session sites under Kohima district. According to DIPR report, district immunization officer, Kohima, Dr. Rupert Peseyie informed that the last date for HCWs vaccination will be on February 20 while mop up will be for five days and last date for FLWs vaccination to get 1st dose will be on March 6, 2021. On February 10, a total of 305 FLWs from IGAR HQ, 14 AR Tsiesema and 78 BN CRPF Sechu were vaccinated. Vaccination for FLWs on February 11 will…

11 Feb

Traffic regulations for NLA session

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In view of 7th session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly from February 12 to February 20, the following traffic regulations will be enforced as part of the security arrangement. A press release by PRO, DEF Kohima stated that only vehicles with the following car passes will be allowed entry to the assembly secretariat: “x” (black letter with yellow background) for legislators; “y” (white letter with green background) for AHoDs/HoDs; “assembly logo” (red background) for assembly staff; ‘LH’ (blue letter with white background) for Police personnel and PS/PA; “O” (red letter with blue background) for IPR/media and other Department; “on…

11 Feb

Amit Shah to visit Meghalaya on March

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Meghalaya on March and would meet political leaders and organizations during the visit, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said on Wednesday. Sangma said providing the Home Minister would be in the State Capital primarily to discuss ways to revamp the North Eastern Council (NEC). Shah, who is the ex-officio chairperson of the NEC, the regional planning body for the eight North Eastern States, was here in January for the 69th plenary of the NEC. On Wednesday, the chief minister accompanied by deputy chief minister Prestone Tynsong called on home minister Shah in…

11 Feb

40-year-old lynched in Karbi Anglong

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A group of villagers in Karbi Anglong lynched a 40-year-old man over an alleged illicit affair on Sunday night. According to police, the incident took place on Sunday night when the victim Monsing Rongpi resident of Barelong Bey Village under Bakalia police station was seen entering the resident of a woman. Earlier, the villagers have also warned them to discontinue their affair. The victim was attacked with bamboo sticks, iron rods and sharp instrument, and died due to injuries sustained in the assault, police said. Meanwhile, eight persons have been arrested by police and a case has been registered with…

10 Feb

‘Your time is up’: Kangana Ranaut slams Twitter, thrilled to experience desi app ‘Koo’

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Twitter on Wednesday said it has withheld some of the accounts flagged by the Indian government for blocking "within India only", but has not blocked handles of civil society activists, politicians, and media as "it would violate their fundamental right to free expression" guaranteed under country's law. Slamming the micro-blogging platform, Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut asked, 'Who are you''. This is not the first time the actor has been critical of the microblogging platform, in fact, she has been on the receiving end of its judgment before while her sister Rangoli saw her account being banned. Kangana took to Twitter…

10 Feb

Transporters demand further reduction in fuel hike in Meghalaya

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The agitating Meghalaya Joint Action Committee of Commercial Vehicles (MJACCV) on Tuesday demanded further reduction in petrol and diesel prices from the Conrad Sangma-led government, even as it threatened to further intensify their agitation. Commercial vehicles, including cabs and buses have been off the road in the State from February 3 demanding a rollback of price hike in petrol and diesel. Faced with public criticism, the State Government on Sunday reduced the price of petrol and diesel by Rs. 2 per litre. Unhappy at the “measly” price reduction, members of MJACCV held a sit-in demonstration at Malki ground and demanded…

10 Feb

Rajiv Kumar Bora appointed as new APSC Chairman

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The State Government on Monday appointed retired IAS officer Rajiv Kumar Bora as the new Chairman of the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC), reports The Sentinel Assam. “In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 316 of the Constitution of India and Assam Public Service Commission Regulation 1951 as amended by the Governor of Assam is pleased to appoint Rajiv Kumar Bora, IAS (retd) as Chairman of the Assam Public Service Commission with effect from the date of taking overcharge,” said a government order issued on Monday .