Our Correspondent Tuensang, Nov. 5 (EMN): Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio on Saturday inaugurated the Loyem Memorial Astro Turf Ground in Tuensang and attended the opening ceremony of the 30th Loyem Memorial Trophy 2022 as the chief guest. Chang Wetoshi Setshang (CWS) is organising this year’s edition of Loyem Memorial Trophy on the theme “Goal for Friendship” and the tournament is held at the new artificial turf ground in the district headquarters. Speaking on the occasion, Rio pointed out that Nagas are very talented in the field of sports, exemplified by the likes of Olympians Dr. T. Ao and Chekrovolu Swuro, but has failed to produce more such sportspersons due to Naga issue and poor infrastructure. “To lift the society, youths must be uplifted,” he said, while maintaining that commitment and determination are needed to excel in any field of sport and must be a “full time” endeavour. Responding to CWS’ representation mentioning the need of having a rostrum or st
EM BureauDimapur/Kohima, June 4 (EMN): Various organisations including educational institutions across Nagaland observed the ‘World Environment Day’ by organising plantation drives. ‘World Environment Day’ is observed on June 5 to spread awareness about the threat to the environment due to rising pollution levels and climate change. It is the UN’s most important day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of the environment. Since it began in 1974, it has grown to become a global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated in over 100 countries. Dimapur: Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), in collaboration with Act of Kindness, organised a plantation drive at the State Stadium, near the DC Court Junction, Dimapur, on Saturday on the theme “Only one earth.” The founder and president of Act of Kindness Society, Lenti Aier, informed that around 200 saplings would be given to all the participants who came from different colleg