The Special Drive on Covid-19 organised by the Department of Horticulture was held at Walo Guest House, Mon on 6th May 2020. Additional Secretary Horticulture, Zarenthung Ezung and Deputy Director Horticulture, Meyashi held a meeting with District Horticulture Officer, Mon and staff amid when everything has come to a standstill and everyone has been exposed to the harsh reality due to Covid-19.

Taking a breather from Pandemic Covid-19 Lock down for 40 days, forty four stranded/stressed persons from Kiphire have been transported to Kohima and Dimapur on 7thMay 2020, in accordance with the Government notification issued for transition of people within the state.

In pursuant to the provision under the National Food Security Act 2013, Assistant Director of Supply, Dimapur, reminded all Fair Price Shops and Village Councils FPSs to strictly issue the foodgrains to the beneficiaries as prescribed rate and quantity.

In pursuance to the order received from the Office of the Chief Secretary Nagaland, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Tuensang, Kumar Ramnikant IAS has issued an order to all concerned that local Taxis are permitted to ply within Tuensang district with the condition that they carry not more than two passengers. Both the driver and passengers should wear masks.

The full text is as follows :

“Dear citizens of Nagaland,

Good evening,

The Nagaland House, Emergency Center New Delhi on behalf of the people of Nagaland living in Delhi has stated through the DRC its profound gratitude to the Ao Union Delhi for sharing their concerns for all the people from the State staying in Delhi and at the same time contributing a sum of Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Only) to the fund for providing rations to the stranded people.  Ao Union Delhi President Ajung and his executives have expressed that they stand firm