Mother-daughter duo killed in Mon road mishap

In a freak accident, a mother and daughter duo were crashed to death in the heart of Mon town Saturday morning at around 11.30 a.m. after a water tanker hit them from behind as they were walking by the roadside.

The mother identified as one Kiukhemshi alias Akumla (46) and her daughter Merentola (15) were instantly killed when the water delivery tanker (mini truck 407) bearing no. NL 04 A 8960 hit them from behind.

Sources informed that the truck was returning after delivering water to customers.
Sources said Kiukhemshi was a nurse by profession while her daughter Merentola was a Class X student of Don Bosco School, Mon.

Meanwhile, the driver of the water tanker identified as one Tozunt was arrested and kept under the police custody. The cause of the accident has not been ascertained till the filing of this report and investigation was on, source said. Following the incident, district administration headed by the DC Mon, visit the site of the accident.

"Rest in Peace"

District Congress Committee (DCC) Mon condemns

District Congress Committee (DCC) Mon has strongly condemned the brutal murder of John Konyak of Longwa village by a group of persons at Phomching town in Mon district on March 8. Its president L Takyong Konyak said such brutal act does not find place in Konyak society in the present age of peace and tranquility. DCC (I) Mon has urged the law enforcing agency to take appropriate action against the guilty as per the law and also conveyed condolence to the bereaved family.

Forged list submitted to ECI: 45th NPF Tehok A/C

Clarifying its stand on what it called the formation of a “fake” NPF party in the constituency, the 45th NPF Tehok A/C, Mon district today claimed that the list of office bearers submitted by NPF “dissident group” to Election commission of India (ECI) was bogus and baseless.

The list was given without the consent of the concerned person with bogus father name and forged signatures, the Naga People’s Front (NPF) 45th Tehok A/C contented in a press note appended by its president, L Wangnok Konyak and general secretary, K Chingkai Konyak.

“It is to kind information to one and all that so far there is only one NPF party in 45 Tehok A/C,” the press note stated, adding that it had given mandate to CL John during the last assembly election and had constant allegiance with Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu leadership.

“Hence, the existence of a ghost NPF party... [and] exploitation of innocent office bearers name without the consent their consent is a big question and tantamount to summon in customary court to deal as per customary law,” it further argued.

It also urged the authority concerned to consider the same and declare the “highly objectionable and baseless” list submitted by NPF “dissident” group as “null and void.”
For further information and clarification regarding the constituency, the general public can contact the president and secretary of 45th NPF Tehok A/C at 9436830990 and 8414848010 respectively, the press note added. (MExN)

Cultural exchange programme held

In order to strengthen peace and harmony across the two State of Assam and Nagaland, a daylong cultural exchange programme was held at Bagicha LP School compound, Namtola, Assam on February 28 with Deputy Commissioner, Sivasagar V. Mitral, and ADC Tizit Remabomo Odyuo, as special guest.

Speaking on the occasion, the DC Sivasagar and ADC Tizit both called upon the people to maintain peace and harmony in the border for furthering development in the areas. They also appealed to uphold the age old relationship between the two neighboring state.

The rich cultural heritage with colourful traditional attire of the Ahoms and the Nagas were displayed at the program. The highlights of the day long program was marked by friendly football match between Sonari Sub-Division and Tizit Sub-Division, Tug of War by both men and women, Exhibition of food stall and handicrafts from the Self Help Groups of both the state were also displayed.

The DC Sivasagar was accompanied by SP Sivasagar, SDO Sonari, and CO Sonari, while ADC Tizit was accompanied by the CO 6th NAP, Addl. SP Mon, DCO Mon, SDPO Tizit and EAC Tizit.
(MExN)

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Mon new office building inaugurated

The Deputy Commissioner, Mon Angau I. Thou IAS who is also the chairman of the District Health Society, Mon has formally inaugurated the new office building of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Mon on March 5.

In her inaugural speech, the Deputy Commissioner said the Government is emphasizing on bottom up policy to provide better health care service to the people in their doorstep and called upon the authority to check and to do away with proxy ANMs and nurses. She asserted that keeping proxy ANMs and Nurses who are untrained could prescribe wrong medicines, which are unsafe for the patients.

Pointing out that doctors and nurses are next to God concerning the life of a patient, she appealed to the medical staffs to rededicate to their profession and work sincerely for the service of the people. She also urged upon the staffs to leave behind a good legacy of their respective occupation. She was optimistic that under the new building the staffs would work actively with dedication and cater to the needs of the people, and march along with the trends of development with others.

In her short speech, the CMO, Mon Dr. UK Konyak briefed on the construction of the building and thanked the Deputy Commissioner for her support and cooperation extended to the department during her tenure. He asserted that the office building was constructed for the Nursing Hostel initially but was diverted to CMO’s officer under the guidance and supervision of the Deputy Commissioner.

Bangchem Phom proposed invocation while Dedication Prayer was done by Pastor David, Chaplain, District Hospital. The programme concluded with vote of thanks by Bonnie Konyak, DPM, Mon.

(MExN)