DC Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan IAS inaugurates the water supply project at New Naga Cemetery, Zani village Dimapur on September 24. (DIPR Photo)
Dimapur, September 25 (MExN): The water supply project at the New Naga Cemetery in Zani village, Dimapur was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan IAS on September 24.
Delivering the inaugural speech, a DIPR report stated that the DC Dimapur attributed the collective response of different organizations, churches and individuals, besides the government bodies for fighting and containing the COVID-19 pandemic.
He stated that the inauguration of New Naga Cemetery came at a point when it was needed the most, and considered it as God’s blessing for the people of Dimapur. He lauded the pastors for the tasks carried out during the pandemic by conducting funeral services for Covid deceased patients and burials at the cemetery. “Pastor spent more times in the cemetery, as compared to the Church at one time,” the DC maintained.
He further assured Rs One lakh from District Task Force, to assist those needy people who could not afford burial cost at the cemetery.
A short speech was also delivered by OSD to Minister of transport, Niholu Ayemi, whereby he stated that the cemetery was for the whole public of Dimapur, and urged that one should not only wait for the government, and grasp the opportunity to help the society. He also urged NCD to look into those family members who were not in financial position to cover the costs of burial.
Delivering the introductory speech, president, NCD, informed that land was purchased by state chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, and handed over to NCD, for use by citizens of Dimapur. He further informed that the water supply project was sponsored by OSD to Minister of transport, Niholu Ayemi, in memory of Ghokheto Chophy, former president of NCD, to be completed at an estimate cost of 3.5 lakh. He also added that NCD has appealed to the state government to look into the road condition leading to the cemetery.
Earlier, the programme was chaired by general secretary, NCD, Thsapongkhyu Sangtam, and dedicatory prayer for the project was offered by Sr Associate Pastor, Lotha Baptist Church Dimapur, Yanbemo Lotha. A short speech was also delivered by Hoshili K Ghokheto Chophy, wife of late Ghokheto Chophy, and vote of thanks was delivered by vice president (admin), NCD, Holuto.
