News in brief

Gorkha union foundation day
DIMAPUR: Dimapur Gorkha Union would be celebrating its 12th Foundation Day at Town Hall Dimapur on May 30 at 12 pm with Azheto Zhimomi, MLA, Dimapur III A/C as chief guest and A.K. Rai, ADC Naginimora, as guest of honour. All Gorkha community and well wishers have been requested to attend the celebration. For further information members have been informed to contact 9436012825 (Chairman) & 9856542245 (General Secretary).
GWM executive meet
DIMAPUR: Galilee Welfare Ministry (GWM), Chumukedima has convened its executive and advisor board meeting on May 30 at 6 pm at Lotha Baptist Church, Chumukedima office. Nchumpemo Shitio, executive secretary GWM has requested all the elected advisory board members to attend the meeting.
KLH emergency meet
DIMAPUR: Kohima Lotha Hoho (KLH) has convened an emergency meeting on June 2 at 5 pm at Coffee Bar of Hotel Japfu Asok, Kohima. E.M. Lotha, general secretary KLH has requested all office bearers and executive members have been informed to attend the meeting.
KBPF social work
Kohima: The Kohima Baptist Pastors’ Fellowship (KBPF) is organizing a social work in National Highway from Mohonkhola river to High School Junction on June 13 from 6:30 am till 10:am. All citizens of Kohima have been requested to participate in the social work.
TBHJ freshers’ night
Kohima: Tyrannus Boys Hostel Jakhama will have its fresher’s night on May 28 at 4:30 at the hostel premises with deputy director of IPR, Tokishe Sema, as the resource person. Further, the managing director of the hostel has felicitated the successful candidates of HSSLC (Arts and Commerce) and also welcomed the fresher hostellers to the hostel.
‘World No Tobacco Day’ May31
KOHIMA: In commemoration of WHO “World No Tobacco Day” and as per the directives of the ministry of health and family welfare, union government, the state of Nagaland would observing the day on May 31 throughout the state.
BJP Kohima district informs
KOHIMA: BJP Kohima district informed to all mandal presidents under Kohima district to submit their complete list of office bearers to the district office before the BJP Kohima district meeting which is scheduled in the second week of June.
YAN executive meeting
DIMAPUR: Youth Association of Nagaland (YAN) has convened an executive meeting on May 30, 2pm at the residence of its general secretary, H. Setrongkhyu Sangtam at Walford colony. All members have been requested to attend the meeting.
District planning office Mkg shifted
DIMAPUR: District Planning Office, Mokokchung has been shifted to the newly constructed office building near D.C’s Office, opposite assistant election office Mokokchung, stated an official bulletin. Assistant development commissioner, district planning machinery cell, Mokokchung, S. Bendangtoshi Longkumer stated the office would function in the new building with effect from May 29.
DC Mkg on recognition of new village
DIMAPUR: Kangtsung Yimsen village under Tuli sub- division of Mokokchung district would be applying for recognition under the state government of Nagaland. According to an official bulletin, objection, if any, regarding recognition of the said village have been requested to be submitted in written within 30 days from the date of publication of this notification to the deputy commissioners office, Mokokchung. Otherwise, the notification stated, the said new village would be recognized and registered under the procedure laid down. Area of the land – 1,031 Hacts, boundaries –North (Assam), East (Anaki Yimsen), South (Kangtsung) and West (Wameken).
Medziphema flays killing
DIMAPUR: Medziphema Town Council (MTC), NGOs, GBs and student leaders of Medziphema have condemned the brutal killing of Lt. Kevingulie Yiese of Medziphema town by unidentified gunmen and stated that such killings among Nagas were unexpected and undesirable. The various organizations further expressed condolence to the bereaved family.
Notice for land registration
DIMAPUR: Lhousito Khro, Seithekema Khenu Kruta Kehou (SKKK) President in a press note has requested all concerned to come for fresh land registration and renewal of land already purchased commencing w.e.f. June 1 to 30 at Seithekema ‘C’ village. SKKK office would remain open on all week days except Sundays from 9 am. to 2 pm.
TBSUD meeting
DIMAPUR: General meeting of Tamlu Bihu Students’ Union, Dimapur (TBSUD) has been convened on May 30, 1 pm, at the residence of its union treasurer, K. Hamtok, Purana Bazaar for its forthcoming platinium jubilee celebration. All executive members have been requested to attend the meeting.
Classic Club meeting
Kohima: The Classic Club Kohima will have a general meeting on May 31 at 5 pm at the residence of its general secretary at East Circular Road, Kohima. The agenda for the meeting are 15th Youth Soccer Tournament 2009 and Classic Award 2009. All members have been requested to attend the meeting positively.
Global Prayer Day
Kohima: The Nagaland Baptist Intercession Network will observe Global Day of Prayer on May 31 at 3 pm at Chakhesang Baptist Church Kitsubozou. The speaker for the programme will be Rev. Zotuo Kiewhuo, pastor, Koinonia Baptist Church. Citizens of Kohima, irrespective of denomination, have been requested to attend the programme.
GPRN/NSCN inducts
DIMAPUR: Deputy Kilonser, MIP, GPRN/NSCN, P. Tikhak, stated in a press release that the office of president has inducted Kh. Starson, presently serving as Central Council Member (CCM), into the council of kilonser. It further stated he has been inducted as cabinet kilonser with the portfolio of revenue and trade & commerce for the state of Manipur.
KLRSU 1st assembly held
DIMAPUR: The first assembly of KLRSU for 2009-10 was held at Bhandari guest house on May 10 with the house unanimously adapting to change the nomenclature of Lotha Lower Range Students’ Union to Kyong Lower Range Students’ Union. In a press note by Mhomo Kikon, general secretary (KLRSU), the union has further extended felicitation to all the successful HLSC and HSSLC candidates 2009.
Resolution of G.B’s Union Purana Bazaar
DIMAPUR: As per the resolution of the general meeting of the G.B’s Union of Purana Bazaar held on May 26, a survey was carried out and all illegal construction of tea stall and stockist of bricks were removed on May 27 at ISBT junction, N.H. 39. In a press release issued by Niuto Awomi, Chairman, G.B’s Union Purana Bazaar, all persons have been informed by the union to clear the site before May 29 failing which, it would take necessary action. Futher, it sought co-operation from the citizens for the benefit of all.