Complete ban on single -use plastics in Wokha
Wokha, August 5 (MExN): Deputy Commissioner, Wokha Vineet Kumar (IAS) has informed all concerned that, in pursuance of government notification and in the interest of maintaining environmental sustainability and public health, that a “complete ban has been imposed on the sale and use of the following single-use plastic items throughout Wokha district.” All single-use plastics (SUPs) carry bags, irrespective of microns, all single-use plastic bottles for water and soft drinks below 1 (one) litre, further, any commercial establishment or entity found violating this order shall be liable to a fine of, Rs 10,000 for the first offence, Rs 20,000 for the second offence and for subsequent offence, permit cancellation shall be imposed. This notification has been imposed since August 1, 2024 and “shall remain in force until further notice. All relevant authorities are directed to ensure strict compliance with the said notification.”
NDPP 17 Chizami A/C issues clarification
Chizami, August 5 (MExN): The NDPP 17 Chizami A/C has refuted the reports of some former NDPP members from Phek District joining Indian National Congress on August 1. The Media Cell of NDPP 17 Chizami A/C in a press release stated that D Mosonyi Domeh, former president, NDPP Phek Region and Yetshulhi Ngatsi, former CEC member NDPP had “defected to NPP Party ahead of the last State Assembly Election held in February 2023 and supported the NPP candidate.” As such, the question of them defecting from NDPP party to INC Party is totally irrelevant and unfounded. “It was nothing more than a ploy to discredit the NDPP 17 Chizami A/C party and to create confusion in the minds of the general public by using NDPP Party's name and designation by them in the first place,” it alleged. “They no longer have any connection/affiliation whatsoever with the NDPP Party after their defection to the NPP Party ahead of the last State Assembly Election,” the clarification added.
Nagaland MP appeals for inclusion of projects
Dimapur, August 5 (MExN): Coinciding with the discussions on the ‘Demand for Grants’ for various Ministries currently underway in the Lok Sabha, Member of Lok Sabha from Nagaland, S Supongmeren Jamir raised the need for the establishment of a Fish Seed Production Centre and a Veterinary College in Nagaland. Jamir requested the Union Minister of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying for inclusion of the cited projects under the Demand for Grants of his Ministry. This was stated in a press release issued by Communications Department of NPCC.
NLA Oral Evidence meeting
Kohima, August 5 (MExN): MLA & Chairman of the Committee on Public Accounts, Mhathung Yanthan, has convened the Oral Evidence Meeting of the Public Accounts Committee, Nagaland Legislative Assembly with the Department of Police, Industries & Commerce and DUDA at 11:00 AM on August 13. The Committee will take Oral evidence on the Audit para(s) of the Government Department on the State Finance Audit Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India 2020-2021. Therefore, the AHoD and the HoD of the concerned Departments have been informed to be present on the specified date, to tender evidence before the Committee. All the concerned Committee Members have been also requested to kindly make it convenient to attend meeting on the date and time as aforesaid.
Two wheeler recovered
Dimapur, August 5 (MExN): The UT, NSCN (IM) has recovered a two wheeler- NTORQ 125cc bearing chassis number- MD626AK33L2H13838 and Engine number- AK3HL2613762. Therefore, rightful owner has been informed to claim it by producing the original documents within seven days from the date of this publication, stated a press release from Solomon Sumi, Secretary, UT.
One found dead in Dimapur
Dimapur, August 5 (MExN): The Sub-Urban PS received verbal information of one unidentified dead body laying near the road side at Westyard colony on August 3. Based on the information, the PS duty party rushed to the spot and on reaching one male aged about 35-40 yrs was found lying dead at the located. Dy Commissioner of Police (Crime)/PRO, Dimapur said that on completion of all legal formalities the dead body was shifted to District Hospital Dimapur Morgue for PM examination/identification. The deceased was wearing blue pants and stripe long shirt (black and white) and height about 5.3 ft. Claimant, relatives and friends of the deceased have been requested to contact Officer-in-Charge, Sub-Urban PS Dimapur @7085055026.
