The DoSE, pursuant to the directions issued by the National Human Rights Commission to regulate the weight of students’ school bags.
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DoSE enforces guidelines on school bags
DIMAPUR — The Directorate of School Education (DoSE), pursuant to the directions issued by the National Human Rights Commission to regulate the weight of students’ school bags, has informed that all school managements, both government and private, shall ensure that the directives and guidelines issued by the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) are complied with in letter and spirit by all concerned. Further, wherever text books have been prescribed by the State Council for Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Nagaland or the NBSE, those books alone shall be used for conducting teaching learning activities in schools, a DIPR report stated. Incidents of non-adherence to the above directives may be reported to the concerned SDEOs/Sr. SDEOs/DEOs for necessary action. In case the issues are not addressed by the above-mentioned officers, the matter may be reported to the principal director of School Education for redressal, it stated.
CMO Tuensang organises health camp
DIMAPUR — A mega health camp under the health grant activities, organised by the Chief Medical Officer’s office, Tuensang, in collaboration with Tuensang Town Council, was held at town hall, Tuensang, on February 28. In a press release, the CMO Tuensang stated that a total of 138 persons availed medical services. The services provided were ENT, dental, TB screening, disability screening, physiotherapy and other general check-up during the camp. The medical team for the camp were Dr. Changshangba, ENT, DH; Dr. Weallen, MO, Srinagesh PHC; Dr. John Shupao, epidemiologist, IDSP; Dr. Thungi, MO (RBSK); nurses from UPHC and UHC; pharmacist (CMO office); and lab technician (UPHC).
Farmers trained on geo-tagging in Khongsa
DIMAPUR — The Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Kiphire, Khongsa block, conducted a capacity-building training-cum-demonstration in the agri and allied sector using the newly introduced geo-tagging feature of the Krishi Mapper App. The initiative is part of a broader mission to digitise and collect data on farmlands where crop demonstrations are conducted for farmers in Nagaland, according to a DIPR report. The training focused on natural farming, while the demonstration highlighted vegetable cultivation practices. The programme was chaired by BTM Mhonreni Odyuo and ATM Takutoshi Jamir, with former BTT convenor Yamuki as the resource person. Emphasising preservation of indigenous seeds, improvement of traditional farming methods, reduced chemical use, and promotion of bio-fertilisers and organic pest control, the resource person addressed participants during the session. Farm School, Food Security Group (FSG), and Seed Money (SM) initiatives were also launched. The training covered Salomi Village, Khongsa HQ, and Penkim Village from February 24 to 26.
KPC executive council poll on March 21
DIMAPUR — The executive council election of the Kohima Press Club (KPC) for the tenure 2026-29 will be held on March 21 at the KPC office. In a statement, the election commission of the KPC stated that this was decided during the first meeting of the commission held on Sunday in Kohima. “Necessary notifications and other schedule will be notified shortly,” the commission added.
KMC notifies on trade licence renewal
DIMAPUR — The Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) has directed all business establishments and institutions within its jurisdiction to renew their trade licence for the year 2026-2027 by April 30. In a notice, Zapuno Sophie, chief executive officer, KMC, cautioned that defaulters will be imposed INR 2000 as penalty along with other normal late fines as applicable.