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Minister of technical education, Temjen Imna Along Longkumer, along with advisor Dr. Longrineken and others after the unveiling of the Tuli town golden jubilee monolith at ADC office on November 2.[/caption]
Our Correspondent
Tuli, Nov. 2 (EMN): Tuli town- one of the fastest growing towns in Mokokchung district, today celebrated its golden jubilee (1968-2018) at town hall.
Minister of higher education and technical education, Temjen Imna Along Longkumer, graced the occasion as the special invitee.
In his address, Longkumer echoed for a change in the Naga society in this present context. He urged the Ao Naga tribe to usher in change in every aspect stating that as an advanced tribe people are keen to notice every step they take.
He also urged the denizens of Tuli to become responsible citizens to their community, town and to the state in every aspect. The minister added that with that change in mindset the people can progress further. Earlier, the minister unveiled the jubilee monolith at ADC Tuli Office.
Amenba Yaden, MLA, also spoke at the event. He urged people to widen their level of understanding along with the attainment of 50th anniversary. The MLA also called upon the public to contribute for the development of town.
He also highlighted on the blueprint programme of Tuli town to transform into a commercial hub. He felt that boycott of municipal election was one factor in stalling the ambitious projects in the state.
He lamented that the town is not progressing as expected because the town does not have any elected municipal council member. He, however, expressed hope that the Nagaland Municipal Act would be revised and re-amended at the earliest in the interest all the parties concerned.
Imnatiba, advisor of industries & commerce and NIDC, released the jubilee souvenir at the event.
Short speeches were delivered by village council chairmen of Merangkong, Kangtsung and Wameken. The jubilee was marked by community feast and entrainment programmes in the evening.
Tuli town was established with land donated by Merangkong, Kangtsung and Wameken villages and is the gateway to Assam for trade and commerce. It has huge potential to become a prosperous hub because of its easy rail- connectivity and a huge deposit of coal and other natural resources.
Some of the important resolutions adopted as part of the golden jubilee celebration included reviving the Mariani -Amguri train service and extending up-to Dimapur. The public also affirmed to support the resolution of LKM general conference held at Longkong village 2015 to upgrade Tuli ADC Headquarter to DC Headquarter. It further resolved to upgrade the present CHC to civil hospital and approached the state government to establish a sub-treasury office in Tuli town through the district planning and development board (DPDB).