Minister Jacob Zhimomi flags off the Niuland-Dimapur NST bus service to enhance public connectivity
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DIMAPUR — Minister for Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) and Cooperation Jacob Zhimomi flagged off the Nagaland State Transport (NST) bus service from Niuland to Dimapur at Niuland on Wednesday.
The flag-off took place in the presence of Deputy Commissioner of Niuland T L Kiusumong Tikhir, Additional General Manager of NST A Limasunep Jamir, and public leaders.
According to a DIPR report, Zhimomi acknowledged Advisor for Transport and Technical Education Temjenmenba and Limasunep Jamir for fulfilling the aspirations of Niuland citizens. He urged residents of the district to make the best use of the provided facility and reminded them to use government properties judiciously and responsibly.
The minister highlighted various government development projects in the pipeline for the district, including the blacktopping of the road from the Zubza (Atughoki) river to the Niuland clock tower and a helipad.
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Regarding the mushrooming of spurious liquor and addiction to tobacco-related substances in the district, Zhimomi urged the district administration and police to curb the menace effectively. He also appealed to the Gaon Buras (GBs) and Niuland Town Council members to actively pursue town renovation plans and sanitation activities in urban areas.
Short speeches were also delivered by Kiusumong and Jamir during the programme.