S Kiusumew and Dr. Alice K Vizo along with other dignitaries
during the inauguration of the Sub-Post Office in Pungro on May 7.
- DIMAPUR — The
Branch Post Office in Pungro was officially upgraded to a Sub-Post Office with
PIN Code 798617 on May 7.
- An update from the Postal department stated that the Members
of Nagaland Legislative Assembly (MLA) and advisor of Fire and Emergency
Services, Home Guards and Civil Defence, Relief and Rehabilitation, S Kiusumew,
inaugurated the upgraded facility in the presence of Dr. Alice K Vizo, director
of Postal Services and other dignitaries including the ADC and EAC of Pungro,
officials from various departments and representatives of civil society
organisations of Pungro sub-division.
- It stated that the advisor unveiled the commemorative
monolith, followed by a dedicatory prayer said by Tsuyihba, pastor of PTBC.
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- Speaking on the occasion, Kiusumew has expressed gratitude
to the Postal department for responding to the longstanding needs of the people
in the easternmost part of Nagaland. He urged the postal staff to serve
proactively and encouraged the public to make use of the department’s services
and support its operations.
- In her address, Dr. Alice encouraged the citizens of Pungro
sub-division to fully avail themselves of the services and schemes offered by
the Postal department and to cooperate with staff to ensure smooth functioning
of the office for public benefit.
- Short speeches were also delivered by Neilezo Tep, ADC of
Pungro; JP Shahoto, president of GBs’ Forum; Kongsu, president of PFPSD; and
Shojiba, ward representative.
- Chipong, pastor of UPC, said the invocation prayer and
concluded with a benediction said by Rev. Fr. Peter, parish priest of St.
Paul’s Church, Pungro.
