Celebration of Poshan Pakhwada 2021 and launching of Poshan Pakhwada was held at DB Hall, Chizami Subdivision on March 16. SDO(C) Vekuto Vero and Action Plan Committee, Chairman Poshan Pakhwada, Chizami reiterated that the flagship programme Poshan Pakhwada is for improving the nutritional status of citizens. The programme helps children, adolescents, pregnant women and lactating mothers about their diet through leveraging technology, awareness sessions and convergence. Block Co-ordinator, Rhipe-u Thele gave a highlight on Poshan Pakhwada. The programme was chaired by Block Project Assistant, Thejongolu Kezo. (DIPR Photo)
SDO(C), Chizami Vekuto Vero, inaugurating public toilet at Razeba Town Local Ground constructed by 14th AR, Phek under the aegis of 5th Sector IGARN on March 15. (DIPR Photo)

Diphupar Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) in collaboration with District Tobacco Control Cell, Dimapur and District Anti Tobacco squad (DATS) conducted a search and seizure of tobacco products within the 100 meters yard (yellow line) of educational institutions in Diphupar jurisdiction under the COTPA Act 2003 on March 16. (Photo Courtesy: DNSU)
The Department of Economics, Immanuel College Dimapur observed World Consumer Rights Day on March 15 by organising an essay writing competition. Ighato and Sentilong from BA 6th semester emerged as the winners. (Photo Courtesy: Immanuel College)
Nagaland Dy.CM and BLP leader Y Patton accompanied by Dr Longrineken, Advisor, National Highways met Ajanta Neog, BJP candidate from 95 Golaghat A/C for the upcoming General elections in Assam and extended his best wishes to her. He also had a meeting with her supporters and expressed his confidence that the people will certainly vote for her on March 27.

Joining the nationwide bank strike, banks in the state capital Kohima remain closed for second day (March 16). Bank unions under the banner of the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) called for a nationwide two-day strike against the privatisation of public sector banks and retrograde banking reforms. (Morung Photo)