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Dimapur, Aug. 28 (EMN): Dimapur unit of the All Nagaland Private Schools’ Association (ANPSA) organised a district level literary competitions (quiz and extempore speech) on August 26. An update from ANPSA stated that more than 700 students, teacher representatives and board members from 18 schools have participated in the competition. It stated that Rev. Fr. Philip Y, principal of Holy Cross Higher Secondary School, delivered the welcome address as convenor, while Neena Dutta, ANPSA treasurer and principal of St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School, Dimapur, delivered the vote of thanks. In the quiz competition, Manchem Chang and Shahida Sultana from St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School secured the first position, while Elijah Ronren Kikon and Debashree Hazarika from Pilgrim Higher Secondary School, secured the second position. In the extempore speech competition, Nomrita Mech from St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School secured the first position, while Amina Begum from MGM Higher Second
Dimapur, June 9 (EMN): Khuto Chishi, a class 9 student of Pilgrim Higher Secondary School at Kuda-B, Dimapur, won the first prize in a project work at the “Yuva Vigyani Karyakram” (YUVIKA) or “Young Scientist Programme,” organised by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) held from May 16 to the 28th. Khuto Chishi was the only student selected from Nagaland to take part along with the 150 selected students across the country. He received a citation, participation certificate, a tablet and study materials for his project work, an update from the school stated. ISRO organised a special programme ‘YUVIKA’ for school children to impart basic knowledge on space technology, space science and space applications to young students, especially for those from rural areas. The programme was aimed at creating awareness about the emerging trends in science and technology among the youngsters, who are the “future building blocks of our nation.” The programme at ‘YUVIK
EM Bureau Dimapur, May 31 (EMN): Nagaland observed the ‘World No Tobacco Day’ on May 31 by organising various awareness programmes and other competitions for the students on the theme ‘Tobacco: Threat to our environment.’ The ‘World No Tobacco Day’ is observed around the world every year on May 31 with an objective to inform the public on the dangers of using tobacco. ‘World No Tobacco Day’ is one of 11 official global public health campaigns marked by the WHO, along with World Health Day, World Blood Donor Day, World Immunisation Week, World Tuberculosis Day, World Malaria Day, World Hepatitis Day, World Chagas Disease Day, World Patient Safety Day, World Antimicrobial Awareness Week and World AIDS Day. Kohima: The chief medical officer (CMO) of Kohima, Dr. Vezokholu Theyo, on Tuesday stated that tobacco use in any form, including passive smoking, has negative effects on health. Theyo was speaking on the occasion of ‘World No Tobacco Day’ organised by District Toba
Dimapur, May 25 (EMN): Nagaland Zoological Park (NZP) and Turtle Survival Alliance India (TSA India) celebrated World Turtle Day while aiming to promote education on turtles at NZP auditorium on May 25. As a part of the celebration, an exposure visit to the zoo’s Asian Giant Tortoise enclosure was held followed by an open quiz. NZP invited 70 students and faculties from four different schools, namely Eden Higher Secondary School, Westside School, Pilgrim Higher Secondary School and Logdrum Higher Secondary School and five people from a nature club named Eco Warriors, Nagaland to participate in the activities. Winners were awarded and all the participants were encouraged with certificates. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. C Zupeni Tsanglai, Director, NZP who addressed the audience on the importance and purpose of World Turtle Day celebration. Tokaho Kinimi, IFS, Wildlife Warden, Dimapur attended the programme and emphasised on students’ participation in conservation acti