Nagaland news in brief: NTPRADAO reiterates suspension demand, ANSASCF resolves on ‘Hoho’ nomenclature

Expired goods burnt in Chessore town

DIMAPUR — The Chessore Town Public Forum (CTPF) and Chessore Town Students Union (CTSU) on Monday conducted a surprise inspection in the town area, seizing expired consumer goods and disposing of them through burning in the presence of district authorities and police personnel, to ensure public safety. CTPF president Chuba urged shopkeepers to refrain from selling illegal substances and expired goods, while appealing to the public to be cautious and vigilant when making purchases, a DIPR report stated. The CTPF and CTSU warned that sellers of banned items, including drugs, alcohol, and gutkha, will face strict action under relevant laws and customary norms.

Legal awareness campaign held in Tseminyu

DIMAPUR — Tseminyu district administration and District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW) organised legal awareness campaign-cum-women's safety at work at DC’s conference hall, Tseminyu, on Monday. According to a DIPR report, Deputy Commissioner and chairman of Mission Shakti, Japheth Woch, delivered the keynote address. Resource person and panel lawyer at Kohima District Legal Service Authority (KDLSA), Nagali Shahe spoke on DV Act, ITPA Act and other women-centric legislations. Neivotuonuo Rutsa, legal-cum probation officer (LCPO), DCPU Tseminyu, spoke on SHE-Box and POSH Act. The programme was chaired by district mission coordinator, DHEW Tseminyu, Victoria Kent, while vote of thanks was pronounced by gender specialist, DHEW Tseminyu, Josiah Khing.

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Tuensang DPDB meeting held

DIMAPUR — The Tuensang District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) held its monthly meeting at DC’s conference hall on Monday under the chairmanship of SDO (C), Tuensang, H Berimong. After reviewing the last meeting minutes, the house recommended for registration of Thangjam Welfare Society and Tuensang Village Students’ Union, a DIPR report stated. Executive Engineer (Power), Tuensang, presented a PowerPoint on the departmental activities. Kenyubu Keppen, EE (P) highlighted on the Rooftop Solar (RST) schemes under the PM Surya Ghar; Muft Bijli Yojana and Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) with focus on improved electricity distribution.

ANSASCF resolves on ‘Hoho’ nomenclature

DIMAPUR — The All Nagaland Sumi Aphuyemi Senior Citizen Forum (ANSASCF) has resolved to continue to use the nomenclature ‘Hoho’ for all social organisations under Sumi Aphuyemi, including Sumi Aphuyemi Hoho, Sumi Aphuyemi Totimi Hoho, Sumi Aphuyemi Kukami Hoho, for all purposes.  In a press release, the ANSASCF stated that any nomenclature which had previously replaced ‘Hoho’ shall be treated as null and void as per the decision of the forum based on the historical facts. The resolution was formally adopted across multiple locations and dates: Tourist Lodge, Dimapur (July 27); Burma Camp, Dimapur (August 8); Daklane, Kohima (August 10), Pughoboto (August 13), and Kohima (August 29). “Therefore, the nomenclature of Sumi Aphuyemi Hoho under the aegis of Sumi Hoho shall remain the same for all purposes henceforth,” it added.

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NTPRADAO reiterates suspension demand

DIMAPUR — The Nagaland Transparency Public Rights Advocacy & Direct Action Organisation (NTPRADAO) has reiterated its demand for the immediate suspension of Dimapur Municipal Council nominee and NDPP youth leader Enoch S Wotsa, son of an LJP (RV) MLA, pending investigation and proof of innocence in the registered criminal case. In a press release, the NTPRADAO also slammed the alleged inaction of DMC chairperson and deputy chairperson - both from NDPP - for failing to apprise the higher ups on the suspension issue. It also condemned LJP (RV) state president Viloto Pukhato for remaining a “silent spectator.” “For ordinary citizens, if illegal liquor transportation is caught red- handed, they suffer jail for a couple of months, but in the case of Enoch S Wotsa he seems to be presently roaming around scot-free,” it added.