Dimapur, Oct. 3 (EMN): The state department of Tourism observed United Nations World Tourism Day at Noklak on September 27 with the theme ‘Rethinking tourism,’ alongwith the Noklak district administration, Nagaland Tourism Association (NTA), Nagaland Association of Tour Operators (NATO) and Nagaland Adventure and Mountaineering Education (NAAME). An update informed that homestay training was also conducted on September 26 with food entrepreneur Alemjungla Jamir as resource person. The joint team also explored Pio-Ling-Kaa cave at Chipur (Thsoiphu) village. The NAAME team also undertook an expedition to Mount Khelia Kingniu, considered to be the second highest peak in Nagaland at an altitude of 3426 m above sea level, at Choklangan in Noklak district. On the occasion of World Tourism Day, the state department of Tourism along with the district administration also launched the ‘State-level best rural tourism village competition,’ it stated.
Dimapur, Aug. 19 (EMN): A week-long youth training programme organised by the Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO), in collaboration with various government departments and other civil society organizations, culminated at Thiazu in Mima village under Kohima district on August 19. Speaking at the valedictory function, Medo Yhokha, advisor of Technical Education and Election, stated that advancement in the society would start with the commitment of the youth. He expressed hope that the youth training would bear deep meaning and inspire the youth to explore their strength and resources to build a vibrant, dynamic society. Yhokha stated that the society would not progress if one confine oneself within the village with rigid mindsets. The advisor added that the training was an investment for the youth to nurture and identify skills and talents. During the training, the department of Tourism imparted sessions on areas of Tourism and tourist guide, while the Nagaland Association for Adve