Nagaland news: Power shutdown across 10 disticts on April 30 for NEPEx drill, Minor fire hits preschool, 2-day non-local verification drive in Kohima Village area and more
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Power shutdown across 10 disticts on April 30 for NEPEx drill
DIMAPUR — The Department of Power has announced a 15-minute power shutdown across 10 districts on April 30 from 6:30 pm to 6:45 pm as part of a civil defence mock exercise under the Nagaland Emergency Preparedness Exercise (NEPEx). According to a DIPR update, the shutdown will be carried out during “Operation Night Guard”, a civil defence air raid and blackout exercise, in districts including Dimapur, Kohima, Mokokchung, Wokha, Zunheboto, Mon, Phek, Tuensang, Peren and Kiphire. The department has appealed to the public to cooperate by switching off all lights, electrical appliances, inverters and other sources of illumination during the exercise period. Power supply will be restored after the sounding of the siren at 6:45 pm, it stated.
2-day non-local verification drive in Kohima Village area
The Kohima Village Students’ Union (KVSU), under the directives of the Angami Students' Union (ASU), has announced that it will carry out a non-local verification drive within its traditional jurisdiction on April 29 and the 30th. According to a notification issued by the union, the verification exercise will be conducted from 10 am to 2 pm at the Kohima Village Council Hall, L Khel. All non-locals residing either temporarily or permanently within the jurisdiction of Kohima Village have been directed to report for registration during the scheduled dates and time. However, students, government employees, and holders of ASU verification cards have been exempted from the process. The union further informed that individuals coming for verification must carry essential documents, including Aadhaar card, two passport-size photographs, and a valid Inner Line Permit (ILP) or any other relevant identification documents.
EDTC bans unauthorised hoardings
The East Dimapur Town Council (EDTC) has inform all concerned that any unauthorised installation/display of banners, hoardings, signages or boards without prior permission from the office of the ETDC is strictly prohibited. In a press release, the council cautioned that individual, institution, group or organisation found violating the order shall be liable to penalty and strict action will be taken against the defaulter as per the relevant rules and regulations. The order comes into effect immediately, it added.
Minor fire hits preschool
A minor fire broke out at a preschool at 4th Mile Junction in Diphupar Village under Chümoukedima district on April 27 between 11:30 pm and 12 midnight. According to a source, the fire was caused by an electric short circuit. It stated that neighbours, along with firefighters from the Central Fire Station, doused the fire before it spread to adjoining areas. Meanwhile, the preschool owner stated that the incident happened when they were asleep. She added that they came to know about the fire after being alerted by neighbours. The owner suspected that the fire might have started from the newly installed smart prepaid meter box. She made reference to similar incidents to substantiate her claim. It was learned that no property was damaged in the incident. (Our Reporter)
NSCN (R) recovers Maruti Gypsy
The NSCN/GPRN (R) has informed that a Maruti Gypsy bearing registration number No. NL05 3007 has been found abandoned. In an update, the NSCN/GPRN (R) requested the rightful owner of the vehicle to come forward and claim the same from the Ministry of Kilo Affairs, by producing valid ownership evidences and supporting documentation at the time of claiming the vehicle.