News in Brief

CVC resents use of ‘Pagala Pahar’ for Tsiedukhru Range

DIMAPUR — The Chümoukedima Village Council (CVC) has expressed resentment that despite repeated public clarifications to refrain from referring to the Tsiedukhru Range as ‘Pagala Pahar,’ several media houses, social media users, and YouTubers continue to use the disparaging nomenclature. In a public notice, the CVC asserted that Tsiedukhru Range holds deep traditional and historical significance for Chümoukedima and its natives, being closely tied to the village's folklores and legends. “Reducing a revered place of heritage to a slang term is not only offensive but also an intentional attempt to undermine and belittle the village's history,” it stated. The CVC cautioned that henceforth, any person, group, or agency using the slang ‘Pagala Pahar’ in reference to Tsiedukhru Range shall face appropriate legal action or punitive measures as deemed fit under customary practice.

NNC/FGN meeting on Sep. 29

DIMAPUR — The monthly meeting of the Naga National Council (NNC) and the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) will be held on September 29 at 10 am at Transit Peace Camp (TPC), Kohima. All the central and regional authorities, , leaders of Naga Women Federation (NWF), Naga Youth Federation (NYF), and eligible Naga Army officers of the NNC/FGN have been requested to positively attend the meeting, the FGN Rali Wali kilonser informed in a press release.

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Niuland DPDB meeting on Sep. 24

DIMAPUR — Deputy Commissioner of Niuland, Sara S Jamir, has convened that the monthly District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) on September 24 at 11 am at DC’s conference hall, Niuland. All the DPDB members have been requested to attend the meeting positively, a DIPR report stated.

Orientation on AKA held in Mon

DIMAPUR — As part of the ongoing Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan (AKA), a block-level orientation programme under Mon district was held at DCs’ conference hall, Mon, on September 19. According to a DIPR report, EAC of Mon headquarters and nodal officer, R Mhao Humtsoe gave a brief explanation of the programme’s initiative by the Tribal Affairs Ministry to reach the grassroots level. He presented the importance of the Abhiyaan, as a part of the DA-JGUA vision, its overview, vision and its core objective. Humtsoe also requested all the VDB secretaries to cooperate with the block-level officers while visiting and collecting data from the village. He also explained the roles and responsibilities of block master trainers.

Mass social work held in Phek town

DIMAPUR — A mass social work was conducted in Phek town on Saturday, as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva 2025, a cleanliness campaign under India's Swachh Bharat Mission to achieve a clean and healthy environment. Staff of government offices and the public residing within Phek town participated in the cleanliness drive, a DIPR report stated. Offices and Institutions, commercial areas, garbage-vulnerable spots, and water drains in Phek town were cleaned up.

SCHE conducts blood donation camp

DIMAPUR — The Red Ribbon Club (RRC) and National Service Scheme (NSS) units of the Salesian College of Higher Education (SCHE), in collaboration with the Blood Centre of the District Hospital, Dimapur, organised a blood donation camp on Saturday. An update from the college stated that Fr. Elow Samuel highlighted the profound act of giving the ‘gift of life,’ which was followed by an address from Dr. Rongsen Longkumer, in-charge of Blood Centre, who stressed on critical necessity of voluntary blood donation. He detailed its life-saving impact on recipients and the surprising health benefits it bestows upon the donors themselves, framing the act not as a sacrifice, but as a mutually beneficial covenant within the community. It added that a total of 22 units of blood were collected during the programme.

EPFO to hold sensitisation programme

DIMAPUR — The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Special State Office, Dimapur, in collaboration with Nagaland Hotel and Restaurant Association (NHRA), will organise a sensitisation programme on employee’s provident fund on September 22 at Hotel Saramati at 2 pm with Samuel Das, Regional PF Commissioner, as the resource Person. All the hotel and restaurant owners/ proprietors/ administrators functioning in Dimapur district are requested to attend the sensitisation programme.