71st Independence Day celebrated across Nagaland

To mark the 71st Independence Day celebration various organisations carried out social service in Nagaland on August 15. 

BAN: Business Association of Nagas (BAN) visited Nagaland orphanage home, Diphupar and distributed various items and eatables donated by BAN members to the children. BAN members shared words of encouragement and the children presented special numbers. 

DCCI: Members of District Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCI) visited Sharon Home for Hope located at Burma Camp and distributed food packets, fruits, biscuits, sweets, etc to around 45 students of the orphanage. 

IWCD: Inner Wheel club of Dimapur (IWCD) celebrated ID with the inmates of central jail, where they distributed fruits to all the inmates and staff of the jail. The club also donated sports and game items like carrom board, badminton rackets, volleyball, chess, Chinese chequers etc for the inmates. 

MCD: Muslim Council Dimapur (MCD) members visited the Prodigal’s Home at Fellowship Colony and donated rice, vegetables, potatoes and eggs to the home.

CCK: Classic Club, Kohima (CCK) along with spastic centre members & management faculty during contributed some eatable items and cash to the centre.

GPPK: Gorkha Public Panchayat, Kohima (GPPK) visited leprosy colony, Kohima on August 15 and distributed food items and other eatables to the patients.

DDCF: Members of Dimapur District Citizen Forum (DDCF) visited Wondang-Ki Charitable Foundation on August 15. They presented food items and cash to the orphans and establishment. 

IRCS Dimapur: Indian Red Cross Society, Dimapur District Branch visited Bethesda Youth Welfare Center, Circular Road, Dimapur handed over rice, dal, milk powder, potato, tea etc to Longshi, program officer in front of the inmates of the youth center.

NABARD & NStCB: National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and Nagaland State Cooperative Bank (NStCB) jointly celebrated 71st Independence Day at the premises of NStCB, Dimapur.

KPC: Kohima Press Club (KPC) visited the district jail Kohima and donated books, magazines and some essential food items to the inmates.Bbrief programme was held with the prison authorities and 78 inmates, wherein, KPC president, Xavier Rutsa highlighted the purpose of the visit. 

DPC: Dimapur Press Club (DPC) on Tuesday visited the Central Jail Dimapur and distributed essential items and refreshments to the inmates and jail officials. DPC president Moa Longkumer highlighted the purpose of the visit and encouraged the jail inmates to retrospect over their prison term, restore their lives constructively and not to make their past lives be a barrier for their future. 

RCK: Rotary Club, Kohima (RCK) along with the rotractors visited Naga Hospital Kohima, Oking Researcher Clinic and Hospital, and Medicare Clinic at Kohima city. The club distributed biscuits, soft drinks, snacks, soft food for all the patients as well as for the doctors and nurses.

SSP: Sainik School Punglwa (SSP), Nagaland celebrated the day at its school campus, with officiating principal Lt. Col M. Keran Meitei as chief guest. Sainik School contingent consisting of thirty two cadets took part in parade held at District HQ Peren. 

WDLSA: Wokha District Legal Service Authority (WDLSA) celebrated the day with a stall to create mass legal awareness at local ground Wokha. Minister of Geology and Mining, Border Affairs, Mmholumo Kikon as chief guest inaugurated the stall and released the literacy booklets to be distributed free to the mass people. WDLSA visited the Fondling Harbour Children’s Home, Wokha and held a brief programme with the inmates. 

DBHSS: Don Bosco Higher Secondary School (DBHSS), Dimapur celebrated the day at its school campus with hoisting of the flag was by Rev. Fr. CT Varghese (Rector). Students of higher secondary section organized a community service and visited rail colony, new market and reached out to 7 people. The students provided snacks and drinks and interacted with them. 

CBS & KCK: Cherry Blossoms School with the Kerala Club of Kohima visited the differently able children. The differently abled children performed national anthem in sign language along with action songs. Kumar, president of Kerela Club shared about the club activities and distributed snacks item to all the gathering. 

NCSU: The Nagaland Contractors’ & Suppliers’ Union (NCSU) Head Office Kohima led by its president Pele Khezhie along with 30 members visited Bright Morning Star Home Children at Perizie. Speaking to the children, the NCSU president challenged them to be strong in trusting God and courageous to their goal. 

GC: The Green Caravan – Market Linkage for farmers and small time producers managed by Zynorique Initiatives Society visited Kohima Old Age Home, Meriema. The Green Caravan team held a prayer meeting and donated essential commodities to the society.

NPF central youth wing: NPF Central Youth Wing led by its president N. Vihoshe Swu and working president Kohima division Kesoneilie Theunuo visited the Kohima Orphanage &

Destitute Home. They donated food items to the children. The charity fund was mobilised during the devotional service organised by the Naga People’s Front on August 13 at Governor Bhavan Kohima.

DBSU: Dimapur Bengali Students Union (DBSU) today observed the day in the premise of Dayanand Vidya Niketan ST Boys Hostel, Purana Bazar. NPF minority wing president Bishnu Bhattacharjee appealed to students to walk in the path of truth,  integrity with perseverance which would surely shower true meaning of freedom, peace and also strengthen brotherhood among all.

TOAHDCC & URB: Tribal Old Age Home cum Day Care Centre (TOAHDCC) in collaboration with United Royal Bikers (URB), Dimapur organised a one day social outing programme at youth oasis centre, Eralibil on August 15. URR donated four wall fans towards the centre and entertained the senior citizens with different fun filled activities. Altogether, 22 old age member’s along with well wishers and member’s of URR attended the programme.

DPC: The Dimapur Press Club (DPC) on Tuesday visited the Central Jail Dimapur and distributed essential items and refreshments to the inmates and jail officials. DPC president Moa Longkumer highlighted the purpose of the visit and encouraged the jail inmates to retrospect over their prison term, restore their lives constructively and not to make their past lives be a barrier for their future. DPC former general secretary Paudi Rentta also challenged the inmates to transform their lives and lead a positive life. 

NABARD & NStCB: National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and Nagaland State Cooperative Bank (NStCB) jointly celebrated 71st Independence day at the premises of NStCB, Dimapur. The national flag was unfurled by general manager, NABARD, RO, Nagaland, S.K.Dhumal followed by singing of national anthem.