ASTM flays
Dimapur, October 16 (MExN): The Asetkong Senso Telongjem Mokokchung (ASTM) has in a release condemned the actions that unfolded following the incident on the evening of October 10 between Bendangwapang S/o Late Koranuken and another girl. The release appended by I. Ali Aier and Tzuwar, President and Secretary of ASTM respectively said that the actions in the heart of the Ao land were against the customary and traditional practice. The release further added that the ASTM fully supports the investigation that is currently being undertaken by the Mopungchuket Senso Telongjem Mokokchung.
Painting workshop from today
Kohima, October 16 (MExN): The Lalit Kala Akademi Regional Centre, Shillong in collaboration with the state’s department of art & culture is organizing a week long painting workshop from October 17 at The Heritage, Kohima. Governor Nikhil Kumar will grace the in inaugural function as the chief guest at 4:00 PM. All art lovers are invited to the programme.
Lions Club Deepawali Mela
DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 16 (MExN): In the lead up to the highly anticipated ‘Festival of Lights’, Lions Club of Dimapur organized its annual Deepawali Mela – 2011 on Sunday, October 16. Parliamentary Secretary for Border Affairs, Irrigation & Flood Control, Y. Patton joined the festivity as the chief guest. He was accompanied by his Assembly colleagues, MLAs Azheto Zhimomi and L. Temjen Jamir.
Patton, while congratulating Lions Club of Dimapur for organizing the event called upon the gathering to join hands and work towards a better society. Further lauding the club for their yeoman’s service to the society, Patton said that the services of a philanthropic organization like the Lions Club will go a long way, as the society at this juncture is in need of such kind of social service. The government alone cannot provide everything to the citizens, he added. Patton also donated a sum of Rs one lakhs to the Club.
