Dimapur, Aug. 16 (EMN): The Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Dimapur, organised an ‘Exhibition cum sales day’ as part of the celebration of 76th Independence Day at DDSC stadium, Dimapur, on August 15. According to a DIPR report, the exhibition-cum-sales event was inaugurated by advisor of Power department, H Tovihoto Ayemi. Two ATMA units namely Yaosmai SHG of Doyapur village under Dhansiripar sub-division and Xaqheni SHG of Hovishe village under Niuland district displayed agriculture produce in their respective stalls. The agri-allied department Horticulture, Fishery, Soil & Water Conservation, Agriculture, Veterinary & Animal Husbandry and Co-operation departments also set up stalls to showcase a variety of activities and produce from the district. ATMA Zunheboto District also organised district level exhibition stall-cum-sale at local ground, Zunheboto. The exhibition stall was inaugurated by minister of Agriculture & Cooperation, G Kaito Aye. A tota
Our CorrespondentKohima, Aug. 14 (EMN): The secretary general of Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and advisor to the Chief Minister, Abu Metha, stated that the party was committed to extend its fullest support to the core committee of the parliamentary committee on Naga political issue and facilitate the peace process. He stated this while formally inaugurating the NDPP office of Pughoboto region in Pughoboto town under Zunheboto district on August 13. Metha asserted that whatever resolution the core committee and parliamentary committee take, be it before or after the election, NDPP would support them. “We want an early solution of the Naga political issue and we want permanent peace in Nagaland,” Metha said. Maintaining that NDPP is a regional party that has “roots in Naga regionalism with a national outlook,” he affirmed that the same is equally concerned for international issues such as gender equality, women empowerment, environmental protect
Dimapur, June 19 (EMN): Underlining the responsibilities of Goanburas and elders, advisor of School Education and SCERT, KT Sukhalu said, “unless our children’s foundation is strong, our students would not compete with the other students from the state be it in NPSC, UPSC, and others exam.” Sukhalu stated this during an event to upgrade Government High School (GHS) to Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) in Pughoboto town in Zunheboto district on June 18 in the presence of MLA, Y Vikheho Swu, a DIPR report stated. Speaking after unveiling the foundation stone, Sukhalu called upon the students to listen and learn from their parents and teachers with respect. Mentioning that the ‘destiny of a child is in the classroom,’ the advisor urged the student community not to engage too much with mobile. Stating that the cost of private education has catapulted, he urged the parents to set priority in building a strong foundation for their children with facilities th
Our ReporterDimapur, June 7 (EMN): To mark the launch of its year-long silver jubilee celebration, the Western Sumi Totimi Hoho (WSTH) organised a plantation drive at Sumi Cultural Centre in Vihokhu village under Niuland district on Tuesday. The event also marked the 24th foundation day of WSTH Formed in the year 1998, WSTH will celebrate its silver jubilee day on June 7, 2023. It covers nine areas and has 15 units. WSTH president, Visheli S Yeptho, said that the programme was organised to commemorate the World Environment Day coinciding with its foundation day on June 7. She expressed hope that such noble deeds would motivate and inspire many, saying, “We have always been inspired by such deeds, so we hope that many such kinds of activities will follow in the days to come.” She thanked the Forest department of Dimapur division for donating about 200 tree saplings. She updated that they will be organizing a year-long programme celebration for the forthcoming silver jubilee. Also sp