Following the outbreak of African swine flu (ASF) in Phek and Kiphire districts, Phek deputy commissioner (DC) has asked the general public to remain cautious and vigilant, and to report any unusual mortality of domestic and feral pigs to the chief veterinary officer’s office.
To control and contain spread of the contagious disease, the DC in a notification asked village councils, public and pig farmers to report unusual pig deaths to the nearest veterinary health centres immediately.
The DC notified the general public and pig farmers of the district that ASF was highly infectious and contagious hemorrhagic viral disease of pigs with 100% fatality rate with no treatment and vaccine.
Hence, control, containment, surveillance and following of bio-security measures were the only way to eradicate the disease, the notification added. The notification further stated that the chief veterinary officer would monitor the situation and create awareness to contain spread of ASF. This was stated in a DIPR release.
WSBAK organises bible reading marathon
DIMAPUR: Western Sümi Baptist Akukuhou Küqhakulu (WSBAK) flagged of “Bible reading marathon 2021” at Nagaland Coffee Shop, Dimapur on May 3. WSBAK along with its 170 member churches aims to read the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation within six days (May 3-May 8). According to a press release, 60 to 70 participants would take part in the Bible reading everyday, 5 a.m. till 8 p.m., marking a total of 500 participants under WSBAK churches. It may be mentioned that the marathon is one of the many creative programmes of WSBAK with an aim to proclaim the word of God in the society.
RELATED POSTS
View all
