Nagaland news in brief: NPCC welcomes former BJP leaders, Mo
Nagaland news in brief: NPCC welcomes former BJP leaders, Modern College Kohima to hold IGNOU induction and more
Nagaland local news in brief: NPCC welcomes former BJP leaders, Modern College Kohima to hold IGNOU induction, Churches urged to pray for Naga political situation and more
DIMAPUR — The
Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) welcomed Vitoka Tsuqu, former vice
president of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) 9th Kohima Town Assembly
Constituency unit, and Hovili Aye, former president of the Mahila Morcha of the
9th Kohima Town Assembly Constituency unit, into the Congress party fold.
According to an update, the new entrants were received on Monday by a group of
Congress workers, including S Supongmeren Jamir, Lok Sabha MP and NPCC
president; NPCC working presidents Khriedi Theunou and Apok Jamir; the working
president of the Kohima District Congress Committee; and the president of the
9th Kohima Town Assembly Constituency Congress Committee. The NPCC expressed
confidence that Tsuqu and Aye, with their grassroots experience and dedication,
would strengthen the party's efforts towards inclusive development and social
justice in Nagaland.
Modern College Kohima
to hold IGNOU induction
DIMAPUR — The
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) SC-2001 Modern College Kohima
Induction Programme is scheduled for May 16 at 3 pm in the college auditorium,
opposite the SBI Lerie branch, Kohima. According to an update, fresh learners
enrolled for the January 2025 session are to attend the Induction Programme.
For further information, one may contact IGNOU SC-2001, Modern College, Kohima
at 9856015006.
DIMAPUR — Kitovi-led
GPRN/NSCN informed the retrieval of a mortgaged vehicle, a white Toyota Innova
bearing chassis number MBJAB3EM4025207920418. The concerned person is notified
to ensure that all appropriate arrangements and actions are undertaken to
facilitate the claim. Further, the concerned person is directed to claim the
vehicle within one week. Failure to report within the stipulated time will
result in permissible proceedings against the vehicle/owner by the GPRN/NSCN
authority.
DIMAPUR — The
GPRN/NNC (Apex Body) clarified that SS Pogkhu is its president and not that of
the NNC (Parent Body), as submitted under a forged signature by some
“criminal-minded individuals” to tarnish the good image of the government.
Further, the GPRN/NNC (Apex Body) warned that such imposters will be dealt with
firmly and without any excuse. Further, all private and government
establishments have been requested not to entertain such individuals/imposters.
For clarification, one may contact 6009403832.
NSCN/GPRN-R
discharges Major Ato Chophi
DIMAPUR — Akato-led
NSCN/GPRN-R discharged Major Ato Chophi, son of Kughaho Chophi of Hoito
Village, on medical grounds. The discharge was signed and dated by the GSO-1
(Admin) of the Naga Army, Brig. Jack Chophi. In a statement, the NSCN
acknowledged the voluntary service and contributions rendered by the discharged
official towards the national cause. While wishing a speedy recovery, the NSCN
also extended good wishes to their former comrade in his future endeavours.
Workshop on parenting
skills held at Kuda village
DIMAPUR — The
department of Psychology and Wellbeing from Martin Luther Christian University,
Shillong, Meghalaya, organised a one-day workshop titled "Empowering
Parents: A Workshop on Parenting Skills" on May 8 at Nepali Baptist
Church, Kuda village, Dimapur. According to an update, the workshop covered key
topics such as the importance of the parent-child relationship and skills to
enhance it, parenting attitudes and their effects, and strategies to discover a
child's potential. The workshop was organised as part of the department's
continuous formative evaluation, aimed at promoting awareness and equipping
parents with essential skills and strategies for nurturing their children.
Churches urged to pray for Naga political situation
DIMAPUR — The Naga political groups and the
Naga tribal hohos held a meeting on May 5 and 6 at Pruzie, Kohima. According to
an update from Forum for Naga Reconciliation, they resolved to request the
churches in Naga areas, through the respective apex church
associations/councils, to pray on Sunday, May 18, for a list of prayer points,
which included unity, healing, and divine intervention in the ongoing Naga
political situation
