The three-day Duncan Night Carnival oragnised by the Duncan Youth Organisation, Dimapur commenced on December 21 featuring music, food, entertainment, games. The event scheduled from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm till December 23 is being organized along the roadside from Dimapur Ao Baptist Church to The Morung Express. (Morung Photo)
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer celebrated pre-Christmas at its Office in Kohima on December 21. Delivering Christmas greetings, Chief Electoral Officer, V Shashank Shekhar shared that Christmas is also a good opportunity to express our gratitude to all those who love us and due to whose help, prayers and blessings, we have achieved success in life. He urged everybody to put in the effort and practice the New Year resolutions, and share and care for one another. The programme was chaired by Joint CEO, Ruokuovituo Khezhie while Bible reading and prayer were done by Deputy CEO, Awa Lorin. (Photo Courtesy: CEO Office)
Medical Department, Peren district conducted random sample COVID testing drive in Mhainamtsi and Heningkunglwa Check Gate, Peren district on December 21.
Nagaland Higher Education & Tribal Affairs Minister, Temjen Imna Along and others during the inauguration of research library in Kohima at the Directorate of Higher Education, Nagaland on December 21. (Morung Photo)
MLA Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu today stressed on the need to focus on revolution of educational system; starting with abolishing proxy teachers in rural areas of the state. Speaking at the 53rd general session-cum- inauguration of Kutsapo Students’ Union office building at Kutsapo village under Phek District, Azo said that human resources development is prime factor for the progress of the society, for which strong intellectual mindset is the need of the hour today. Education alone cannot suffice neither government job. One needs to have a mindset of strong and realistic determination. One should have a determination to be an employer and not an employee,” he said. Phek deputy commissioner Razouvolie Dozo also present on the occasion as the guest of honour.
In a bid to spread love this festive season, an Advent Christmas took place at Kohima Orphanage and Destitute Home (KODH) sponsored by His Little Ones (HLO), USA. Founder and Chairman of His Little Ones (HLO), Dr Andrei Duta, shared greetings to the KODH staff and children and maintained that these children are loved and have a destiny. Husezo Rhakho, Ph.D Scholar at Baylor University, US delivered Christmas message. The programme witnessed special presentations from KODH and Mülüzolü Nyekha while a special prayer for KOHD was offered by Brandon Quarles, Professor, Baylor Law School.
Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organisation (NVCO) in collaboration with the students of Kohima Law College performed ‘A Street Play’ on National Food Security Act, 2013 as part of a week-long observance of National Consumers Day. It was directed by NVCO President Kezhokhoto Savi, Advocate. (Photo Courtesy: NVCO)
Koinonia Baptist Church held its annual free distribution of coffee, tea and sticky rice cookies distribution to Kohima-Wokha-Mokokchung bound travellers in National Highway near Koinonia Prayer Centre Tsiesema on December 20. It is an annual event of the church organised by the Youth and Jr CYE department in celebration of Christmas. Around 150 volunteers catered to more than 2100 travellers on the day. Benediction and Thanksgiving prayer was led by Pastor Neibalie Kiewhuo. (Photo Courtesy: Koinonia Baptist Church)
Elite Music Ensemble, Phek conducted its Season 6, Student's Music Recital in the school premises on December 16. Razouvolie Dozo, DC Phek graced the event as special guest. Earlier, Hüvesa Nienu, Deacon, PTBC invoked blessings. Proprietor, Khriesangoyi Dozo, acknowledged the support rendered by all well-wishers even during challenging Covid pandemic. The audience was delighted by student's presentations in various genres. Special appearance was made by 'The 90's Kids. (Photo Courtesy: Elite Music Ensemble)
Deputy Chief Minister and BLP leader Y Patton reached out to the chairman, pastors and Catechists of Sungkha village and 13 adjoining villages in a pre-Christmas fellowship on December 21. In a short exhortation, Patton said that being leaders in the villages and the churches is a privilege and also a responsibility which is bestowed by God and urged them to play positive role towards a better society. He later handed out Christmas presents to the gathering. The fellowship closed with a prayer by Rev Ellis Odyuo, pastor of Merapani. (Photo Courtesy: Dy CMO)
The presentation of Mokokchung Town Best Maintained Ward Award 2021 ceremony was held today at MMC conference hall. Aongza Ward, Alempang Ward and Salangtem Ward were adjudged the first, second and third place winners respectively. Seen in the photo are the winners with the representatives of all the 18 wards of Mokokchung town, MMC and district administration officials after the awards ceremony. (Morung Photo)
Father's House Church, Chümoukedima held their Annual Christmas Worship Concert cum Lifetime Achievement Award 2021 on December 17. The Special Lifetime Achievement Award 2021 in selfless contribution, dedication and commitment to God was presented to Rev Rhyutsemo Ngullie, 83 years who had served as Pastor of Tsungiki Baptist Church for the last 56 years. The concert had singers and musicians namely Coronation Choir (Golden Crown College), Zayiechütuo Suohu Vebeizono, Avikonuo shuya, Tia Longkumer Yankee Dance Space, Ebenezer orphanage home, Aloke Yepthomi, Maria and Friends from Patkai College, Rapper Imli Lee, Zuchobeni Tungoe, Former VLCC Femina Miss India, Nagaland 2020, Senti Chang, Ronnie Odyuo and the Band amongst others. A Special Memoriam Certificate were Handed to the family Members of Lt Rev Dr Shiwoto Assumi, Noted Ambassador of Christ and Lt Teplok Amri of Changki Village, Social Worker and Visionary man.
