The Assemblies of God (AG), East India churches held its 28th triennial general conference at Soso Tham Auditorium, Shillong, on January 21t and the 22nd.
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AG East India elects new leaders
DIMAPUR — The Assemblies of God (AG), East India churches held its 28th triennial general conference at Soso Tham Auditorium, Shillong, on January 21t and the 22nd. Rev Abraham Thomas, general superintendent of AG India was the speaker of the conference, an update stated. The conference witnessed the presence of several reverends, pastors and leaders from all across the seven states of North East India. The conference concluded with the election of new leaders. Rev. Thebemo Yanthan from Nagaland was elected general superintendent of Assemblies of God East India. The new executive council includes Rev. Krishna Debbarma (Tripura) as assist. general superintendent, Rev. Hebol Birjia (Assam) as general secretary, Rev. Gijum Yongam (Arunachal Pradesh) as general treasurer. The executive members are Rev. Zamsianlala (Mizoram), Rev. TH Khuala (Manipur), and Rev. David Marbaniang (Meghalaya).
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RALOA 4th general meeting held
DIMAPUR — The Railway Affected Landowners’ Association (RALOA) held its 4th general meeting at Hotel Theja Fort conference hall on Saturday and adopted resolutions. In a press release, the association stated that the house unanimously resolved to endorse the RALOA to take up any course of action, on behalf of landowners, on all matters relating to land issues with either the state or central government. The house also resolved to notify all railway-affected landowners living outside Dimapur to register with the association by January 31 at the RALOA office (Railway Bazaar, House No. 26). Non-compliance might lead to future inconveniences, for which the association won't be responsible.
Meet on farm tech solutions held
DIMAPUR — A stakeholders’ meeting on ‘Technology intervention for enhancing agricultural development in vibrant villages’ was held at Zemithang village, Tawang district in Arunachal Pradesh, with focused participation of ICAR–National Research Centre on Mithun (ICAR-NRC on Mithun), Medziphema. As part of the programme, ICAR–NRC on Mithun distributed 100 Sonalika dual-purpose chickens to support household nutrition and livelihood enhancement, an update stated. Dr. Narendra VN, scientist at NRC on Mithun, highlighted the scope of mithun rearing and integrated livestock-based farming systems as sustainable livelihood options for border villages of Arunachal Pradesh. “The initiative reflects ICAR–NRC on Mithun’s commitment to livestock-led livelihood development in India’s vibrant border villages,” it stated.
ICFAI University hosts talk on military history writing
DIMAPUR — The Department of History of ICFAI University Nagaland, in collaboration with the IQAC of the university, hosted a talk titled ‘Introduction to the writings of military history,’ on January 23. The session featured Dr. Khrienuo Ltu, assistant professor at Patkai Christian College (Autonomous), as the resource person, an update stated. Dr. Ltu provided a comprehensive overview of military historiography, with a specific focus on the ‘New military history’ movement that emerged in the 1980s. She emphasised how this modern approach transcends traditional battlefield analysis to examine the broader socio-economic impacts of warfare demonstrating the application of this framework through a study of the Battle of Kohima, concluding with a discussion on the enduring relevance of military history in contemporary academia.
‘Bharat Ko Jano Yatra’ at Tseminyu town
DIMAPUR — The ‘Bharat Ko Jano Yatra’ will touch Tseminyu town on January 28 at 11 am at Town Hall, Tseminyu, with Tseminyu Deputy Commissioner Japhet Woch as the guest of honour. Teisovikuolie Therie, Deputy Director of Art & Culture department, stated that the event will witness vibrant cultural performances by Rengma community and cultural troupe from Assam. Therie requested the public to join the programme “as we celebrate India's unity in diversity and inspire national pride among citizens, especially the youth.”