Kevipodi Sophie and others during the monthly DPDB meeting
held at the DPDB Hall, Kohima, on Thursday.
- DIMAPUR — The
monthly Kohima District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting was held
at the DPDB Hall, Kohima, on Thursday, with Deputy Commissioner (DC), Kohima, B
Henok Buchem, chairing the session.
- A DIPR report stated that the meeting marked a leadership
transition with the official welcoming of Kevipodi Sophie, MLA, as the new DPDB
chairman.
- Buchem, on the occasion, extended his gratitude to the
outgoing chairman, Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhutso, MLA, appreciating his leadership and
valuable contributions to the board. Welcoming the new chairman, the DC
expressed hope for continued progress under his guidance.
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- MLA Sophie, in his address, thanked the state government for
the trust placed in him and assured full support to the officers in
implementing government policies. He called for sincerity and honesty among
officials and affirmed his commitment to supporting all developmental
initiatives.
- A highlight of the meeting was the felicitation of Riya
Gupta, the HSLC topper among government high schools in Kohima District. A
student of Government High School, Chandmari, Riya follows in the footsteps of
her elder sister, who received the same award last year.
- Expressing gratitude, Riya thanked God, her teachers, her
mother, and well-wishers, saying she was humbled and honoured to have received
the recognition.
