Our Correspondent Kohima, Oct. 20 (EMN): The Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench has observed that the progress of establishing the medical college in Kohima is “satisfactory” so far and on the “right track”. This was observed by Justice Songkhupchung Serto and Justice Kakheto Sema after hearing the report submitted before the court on Oct. 19 by the inspection team for the medical college. The inspection team consisting of counsels TB Jamir, Tongpok Pongener, Joshua Sheqi, and Apila Sangtam inspected the medical college on Oct. 15 in the presence of Neiteo Koza, counsel for the petitioners ZN Ngullie; CGC, N Mozhui, counsel for the Health Department, and Principal Director, Health and Family Welfare. The report pointed out that the state’s share for the project, which amounts to INR 18.90 crore, is yet to be released. ‘If that(state’s share) is not released, the project may not be completed in time,’ it said. Taking note of the work, the HC dir
Our Correspondent Kohima, Oct. 17 (EMN): The Kohima Bench of Gauhati High Court on Monday issued directives to the deputy commissioner of Kohima, contractor and others, with regard to National Highway-02 between Kohima and Mao. Taking note of the slow progress of work along the stretch, a bench of Justice Songkhupchung Serto and Justice Kakheto Sema had directed the contractor, M/s Fortune Groups, to appear in person before the court on Oct. 17 during the hearing of a suo moto public interest litigation on the matter, to which the latter complied when the matter was taken up for hearing on Monday. Managing Director of Fortune Group, Tapas Pathy, submitted before the court that there were 65 skilled and non-skilled labourers at the spot, and materials along with the machinery were ready to start the work immediately. He also submitted that he would mobilise 120 labourers within three days and 150 labourers within seven days to meet the target. He further added that work starts at 6:30 a
Dimapur, May 29 (EMN): Judge of Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench, and executive chairman of Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA), Justice Songkhupchung Serto, called upon parents to ensure their children avail free and compulsory education. Addressing the public of Noklak district at White Hall in Noklak village after laying the foundation stone for a district court complex on May 28, Justice Serto reminded that food, clothing and shelter were considered basic necessities of humans in the past. However, on realising that a person cannot live without the right to dignity over the years, he stated that the ‘A’ was added to Article 21 for introduction of Right to Education Act to provide free and compulsory education to children, an update from NSLSA stated. Mentioning that the government has provided every person with different rights and entitlement, Serto asked villagers to know their rights and pluck the fruit of the schemes. The programme was organised by NSLSA
Dimapur, May 21 (EMN): Gauhati High Court Judge and Executive Chairman, Nagaland State Legal Services Authority, Justice Songkhupchung Serto on Saturday
Dimapur, May 18 (EMN): Judge of Gauhati High Court and executive chairman of Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA), Justice Songkhupchung Serto, on