News in Brief

CNC’s appeal to observe Naga National Prayer Day

DIMAPUR — The Council of Nagalim Churches (CNC), NSCN (IM), has appealed to all Naga churches, organisations, institutions, families, and individuals to observe ‘Naga National Prayer Day’ on October 19. In an appeal statement on Friday, the CNC also appealed to Nagas to remember and observe the Naga National Prayer Day, the third Sunday of October every year, as an “important occasion so that prayer may bind us together as a people.” “This year’s theme, ‘O God, Heal Us’ (Hosea 6:1–3), is both a cry and a call. We urge every Naga, wherever you are — in villages, towns, cities, or abroad — to join your hearts in prayer on this day. Let us rise early to seek His face, humble ourselves before His presence, and turn from every wicked and unrighteous way,” it stated.

Unidentified body recovered

DIMAPUR — Dimapur Police on October 9 recovered one unidentified body of a non-Naga male, aged around 50 years, from Hazi Park area. A police report stated that an inquest was conducted over the dead body and no foul play could be ascertained. The deceased was suspected to be homeless beggar and died due to starvation and dehydration. It added that the body was taken to a morgue at District Hospital, Dimapur, for postmortem examination after completion of all legal formalities. The deceased was wearing white colour t-shirt and red colour half pant. Relatives and friends of the deceased are asked to contact the officer-in-charge of East Police Station, Dimapur, on Mobile No. 7085055020 for further information.

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ZOAN annual general session held

DIMAPUR — The annual general session of Zeliang Officers’ Association Nagaland (ZOAN) was held at the State Academy hall, Kohima, on October 9. As per a DIPR report, the house reviewed previous meeting minutes to strengthen the association and adopted key points to enhance member welfare. The association also deliberated on the annual action plan, issuance of identity cards, institutionalizing the ZOAN HSLC Meritorious Award for Zeliang students, and establishing a ZOAN unit in Peren district. ZOAN president Keyirangding Hegui delivered the welcome address and introduced new members, while vice president Kawizun Zeliang presided over the session.

Pulse polio drive in Tuensang

DIMAPUR — Chief Medical Officer, Tuensang, Dr. Imlitemsu Ozukum, has notified that the Sub-National Immunisation Day (SNID) or pulse polio immunisation campaign, will be conducted on October 12 to immunise all children under 5 years of age with two drops of Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV). This will be followed by house-to-house visit on October 13 and the 14th across Tuensang district, a DIPR report stated.