Dimapur, Nov. 16 (EMN): Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday emphasized the need for strengthening the economy through self reliance, saying that “unless you are economically self-sufficient, you are at the mercy of others”. He was speaking on the occasion of the 75th year of Peren Township which was celebrated at Peren Town Square, according to an update received here on Wednesday. The chief minister lauded Peren for earning the moniker “Green district” for its rich vegetation and forest, especially king chilli production. He also attributed the peaceful environment in Peren town, with low crime rate, to the unity of the people. On the occasion, he urged the people to retrospect and introspect what had been accomplished and what had been left undone during the 75 years journey, and set things right for the future. He expressed confidence that what could not be accomplished in the past could be achieved through collective effort. Maintaining that taking a firm s
Dimapur, Nov. 7 (EMN): Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio, on Monday, shared that the way various tribes of the state celebrate their respective festivals is getting better with each passing year and that it helps revive the culture and traditions. Speaking on the occasion of Tokhu Emong festival at Lakhuti village in Wokha district, he said ‘when you lose money, you lose nothing but if you lose your identity, you lose everything’. He, therefore, said it is apt for the Land of Festivals to come together and culminate at the Hornbill Festival to promote the state’s rich traditional culture to showcase the Naga identity. While extending Tokhu Emong greetings to the people on his maiden visit to Lakhuti, Rio said the village has produced a lot of leaders, officers, educationists and many different eminent personalities, as well as lauded the people for maintaining harmony between different (Christian) denominations. However, he lamented that the Naga society is “thoroughly divid
Dimapur, Nov. 2 (EMN): Department of Horticulture bade farewell to its retiring director, Dr. R Elithung Lotha, during a programme held in his honour on November 2 at the conference hall of its directorate in Kohima. Speaking at the programme, the commissioner and secretary of Horticulture, Anenla T Sato, has described the outgoing director as ‘Jewel in her crown.’ She recounted her association with the outgoing director, who she found him to be knowledgeable. She asserted that many of the department’s proposals could see the light of day because of the knowledge and experience of the outgoing director. Eluba Temshi, DDO of the directorate, highlighted the various achievements of the outgoing officer during his 35 years of impeccable service in various capacities such as the DDO, PIO and director. Some notable achievements of the outgoing director, according to Eluba, included settlement of numerous outstanding audit paras, optimisation and streamlining of the department’s esta
Our Reporter Dimapur, Oct. 28 (EMN): In what may address the market linkage issue faced by spices producers in Nagaland, a pilot project on e-selling of large cardamom that will link farmer’s organisations with e-commerce giants like Amazon, Flipkart and others, has been launched. The Spice Board India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, organised an export-oriented seminar with focus on the spices of Nagaland besides the launch of e-selling pilot project at Niathu Resort, Chümoukedima, on Friday. Speaking during the inaugural session at the seminar, Advisor of Horticulture Department and Border Affairs, Mhathung Yanthan said the biggest problem faced by the farmers in the state is lack of market infrastructure and market organisation which needs to be established. He stated that poor quality, low productivity, lack of knowledge, socio-economic factor, and lack of awareness on pest and diseases are some of the challenges hindering the state from reaching the true potential of spice
Our Reporter Dimapur, Oct. 14 (EMN): A two-day golden jubilee celebration of the Dimapur Lotha Students’ Union (DLSU) got underway with the unfurling of the union flag by the special guest and advisor of Horticulture and Border Affairs, Mhathung Yanthan, at Dimapur Government College auditorium on October 14 on the theme ‘Envisioning radiant posterity.’ Speaking on the occasion, Yanthan stated that celebrating 50 years has a big significance saying that it is about remembering and lauding the pioneers for their contributions and to continue upholding their good works. He urged the gathering to do good work by incorporating as their lifestyle and way of life. The advisor also asked the audience how much they value their identity and community and how far they could uplift and support their community through their actions and deeds. While emphasising on the importance of mother tongue, he advised the students to promote their mother tongue as it identifies their being. He also urge