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
Dimapur, Aug. 17 (EMN): Advisor of Horticulture and Border Affairs, Mhathung Yanthung, inaugurated the sub-divisional horticulture office in Pfutsero town under Phek district on August 17. Speaking on the occasion, Yanthung stated the people of Pfutsero deserved the new establishment as the area has great potential in horticulture activities. He has termed as ‘fortunate’ that the sub-divisional horticulture office was created in Pfutsero to serve the people better and also to look into the welfare of the farmers. He expressed hope that department would help in the uplift of the economy, stated a DIPR report. The advisor informed that the state government is giving special focus on agriculture and allied activities to improve the welfare of the farmers and make Nagaland a vibrant economy. He also informed that the department of Horticulture has established eleven sub-divisional horticulture offices in the state. Short speeches were delivered by the additional director of Horticultur