NEWS IN BRIEF

• NFHRCC inspects Foothills Road work in Niuland
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• DIMAPUR — The Nagaland Foothill Road Construction Committee (NFHRCC) undertook a joint inspection with the departmental officials at the ongoing Foothills Road construction in the Niuland sector on April 15. In a press statement, it stated that the road widening project and a 36.58 m (120 ft) span galvanised double-lane modular steel bridge over the River Dadi are progressing well as per the technical specifications, with about 20% of the physical works completed and about 40% of the cross drainage and protection walls finished. Therefore, the joint inspection team urged the concerned department to release the appropriate funds accordingly.

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• DC Dimapur announces driving test schedule
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• DIMAPUR — The Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, has issued a circular notifying shortlisted candidates to report for the driving test at the District Transport Office, ISTT Complex, Chümoukedima. The test is scheduled from April 22 to April 24. According to the schedule, candidates with form serial numbers 01 to 194 will appear on April 22, those with serial numbers 195 to 384 on April 23, and those with serial numbers 385 to 616 on April 24. All candidates are directed to report at 8:00 AM on their respective dates at the test venue. They must bring their original driving license and arrange their own two-wheeler or scooty for the driving test. The list of rejected candidates, along with reasons for rejection, will be displayed on the notice board of the DC office, Dimapur.
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• Dimapur DPDB meeting scheduled for April 21
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• DIMAPUR — The District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting for Dimapur district for the month of April is scheduled to be held on April 21 at 11 AM at the DC conference hall, Dimapur. According to a DIPR report, the Deputy Commissioner and Vice Chairman of the DPDB Dimapur, Dr. Tinojongshi Chang, has requested all members to attend the meeting.
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• Japfu Christian College holds ‘Matsuri’
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• DIMAPUR — Japfu Christian College celebrated the 1st Matsuri on April 15 and 16. According to an update, Professor Visakhonu Hibo, principal of JCC, in her address stated that ‘Matsuri’ was a concept introduced to instill beliefs and values through exposure and opportunities and to equip students with skills and knowledge. Dr. Hovithal Sothu, project director of Task Force for Music and Arts, as the guest of honour, reminded the students of the importance of success and failure in our lives and encouraged them to enjoy life in the best possible way. He urged the students to be the change they want to see. He also proclaimed that the music, art, and entertainment industries are vast, and those who excel in these fields have many opportunities. The two-day event unfolded with many colleges from Kohima and Dimapur attending the celebration and over 100 individual participants from various parts of Nagaland competing in a variety of activities.
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• St. Xavier Shamator concludes annual sports meet
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• DIMAPUR — St. Xavier Hr. Sec. School, Shamator's annual sports and games meet concluded on April 15. According to an update, the closing ceremony was attended by the guest of honour, Col. Archit Goswami SM, Commandant of the 14th Assam Rifles, Shamator, who congratulated the students on their outstanding performances, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship throughout the event.
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• Food safety certification training conducted in Wokha
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• DIMAPUR — The Food Safety Administration, Kohima Zone, organised a Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) for food business operators at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Wokha, on Wednesday. According to an update, there were two batches for the training, and the participants from both batches were home-based food business operators who specialise in baking, pickles, etc. The training partner was M/S Aroma Shiksha Evam Samithi, Korba, Chhattisgarh, and the FSSAI empanelled trainer was Dr. Anup Kumar Tiwari.
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• Sempfünyu Clan re-erects Katsun Tso monument
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• DIMAPUR — As a tribute to Katsun and a reminder to the younger generation of his legacy in Rengma Naga history, the Sempfünyu Clan on Wednesday re-erected the Katsun Tso stone monument—widely known as Katsun Tso Kesen. According to an update, the event was attended by representatives of the Rengma Hoho, Kasha Daho, Kasha Lowrin, and village leaders. It was mentioned that Katsun, the great-grandfather of Sempfünyu, along with some Nagas, came to settle at Khwenphen, the first Rengma village. During his time in Khwenphen, he was known and acknowledged as a rich and prosperous person with a multitude of mithuns. Admiring his wealth and fame, his friends from the neighbouring villages of the Angamis and the Sumis came to count his mithuns but failed, declaring them uncountable. As a testament to his wealth and status, he erected a stone monument known as 'Katsun Tso'.