Deputy Commissioner office Kohima, District Planning and Development Boards (DPDBs) of Tuensang and Tseminyu, Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) and Tribal Old Age Home -cum- Day Care Centre (TOAHDCC), Thilixu village celebrated advent Christmas at their respective locations.
Office of the DC, Kohima celebrated advent Christmas-cum-picnic, joined by various district offices at Puliebadze base camp, Jotsoma, Kohima on December 19. A DIPR report informed that DC Kohima, Kumar Ramnikant, extended Christmas greetings, emphasizing the spirit of sharing joy with families and friends. He urged everyone to embrace kindness, unity, and empathy, encouraging a focus on spreading happiness rather than dwelling on past regrets.
Ramnikant expressed the importance of unity and approaching the new year with renewed energy. The program, chaired by EAC (Judl), Dr. Riku Khutso, featured an invocation by K. Rakalung and a special performance by Zapu Mere.
NSF: Naga Students Federation (NSF) organised an advent Christmas celebration at the Solidarity Park, here on Wednesday evening.
Sharing the Christmas greetings, former general secretary, NSF, Supongmeren Jamir said Christmas was a time of renewal of one’s vision and priorities.
Jamir said for the past nearly 40 years NSF had been staying at the Naga Club building and therefore the federation should be grateful to them.
“However, we have now come to our own home, NSF is matured enough to be in their own home. From tomorrow, we have to carry out our own responsibilities,” he said.
He added that the new team will have to shoulder the responsibility of setting up a proper home for the federation and see that all its fraternities and children were intact.
While celebrating this advent Christmas, Jamir said the federation should come up with new visions even as the people wait for the birth of “our” Lord Jesus Christ.
“Since we decided to celebrate the occasion, we have to see what Christmas actually means.
Jesus was a good commander, leader, a champion of humankind and eventhough He is the only Son of God, He decided to sacrifice for all of us,” he said.
As we celebrate this advent Christmas, let us look at the quality of our leadership while we wait for that one true leader who was full of responsibilities. He said those serving in NSF, were the guardians of the youngsters and future leaders which was the greatest achievement and most satisfying. He said as leaders, they should know that time was precious and therefore respect their time and learn how to use time judiciously.
He pointed out that with the advent Christmas, the federation should work towards a better brotherhood among the Nagas and that NSF should always stand for the unity of the Nagas. Earlier, welcome address was delivered by president, NSF, Medovi Rhi while general secretary, Chumben Khuvung chaired the celebration. Invocation was pronounced by secretary information & publicity, Pithungo Shitio while a special number was presented by Vikuyole Tase.
Tuensang DPDB: Tuensang DPDB meeting-cum-advent Christmas was held under the chairmanship of Imtichuba, MLA, and chairman DPDB Tuensang at Thangki, Noksen Sub Division.
The board recommended renovation of Sao Chang College Tuensang; endorsed the proposal for the upgrading of the Sub Town Council at Noksen Town; proposed creation of an Agriculture and Land Resources office at Noksen Town’ recommended the electrification of Mokden Farm at Longra Village and construction of an iron suspension bridge to connect Lithem and Longkong Village.
The advent Christmas programme was chaired by Deputy Commissioner Tuensang, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa; Christmas greetings were extended by Imtichuba, MLA, and Y. Lima Onen Chang, MLA while Christmas messages were delivered by ES, CBLT Tuensang, Rev. Achu Chang.
Tseminyu: Tseminyu DPDB meeting chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Tseminyu, Longasen Lotha reviewed previous meeting minutes and discussed various agendas.
The board discussed allotment of land for staff duty Room at 5MVA 33/11/KV Sub-station at Tseminyu, and the proposal submitted by the executive engineer, electrical division, Wokha. The board also discussed connection of water supply at PHC, Tesophenyu, and the proposal, submitted by the Medical Officer i/c PHC, Tesophenyu. The meeting also reviewed the report of Verification Committee of 12th Tseminyu A/C for LADP 2023-24.
During the programme, Ar. Jwenga Seb, MLA and chairman DPDB Tseminyu, delivered Christmas greetings; welcome note by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Tseminyu, Rohit Singh, and vote of thanks by district planning officer & member secretary DPDB Tseminyu, Vilhouhunuo Sachu.
TOAHDCC: Tribal Old Age Home -cum- Day Care Centre (TOAHDCC), Thilixu Village also celebrated Advent Christmas on December 18, with Pastor Life Square Church Kenie Kiso as the speaker and EAC Seithekima Seyiekhrietuo Solo as special guest.
During the programme, senior citizens presented message in songs, special presentation was performed by Ivukhu Chisho, testimonies were also shared by rescued Senior Citizens.
Director TOAHDCC Imlitongzuk Amri shared the reports of 2023, visions, goals and activities of the Organisation. A special mission to reach out 100 senior citizens with gifts and Prayers was initiated under the theme “Mission with a vision”. The program ended with Christmas feast.