Secretary, Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Dr. P.J. Antony has informed that in preparation for the series of various Assembly Committee Meetings scheduled from 27th May, 2020, the NDRF has sanitized the entire Nagaland Legislative Assembly premises on 25th May, 2020. This precautionary exercise will continue as and when any important function in the Assembly Secretariat is organized.

The full text is as follows:

“Till date a total of 1066 suspected samples have been sent for testing. The results of 1001 samples have been received and all are negative. Results for 65 samples are awaited.  In addition, through the Truenat testing machines, 31 samples have been tested so far and all have tested negative.

Deputy Commissioner Tuensang, Kumar Ramnikant IAS has issued an order dated 23rd May 2020 to all concerned that some Village Authorities/ Ward Authorities/ Individuals/Groups have issued 'shoot at sight' order for dogs which is a punishable offence under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.

The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) delivered826 gift packages to both the quarantine centres in Kohima K. Badze as well as Meriema today, 24th May. The gifts package included

The report on Law & Order in Nagaland with regard to COVID-29 lock down on 23rd May stated that 1(one) person violated the lock down and 1(one) arrest was made. It added that 1(one) FIR case was registered. However, it stated that no law & order incident has been reported in the State as per the statement made by the Joint Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Home Hiazu Meru.

Amidst the backdrop of the pandemic COVID-19, an official team led by Dr. I Amenla, Joint Director and Mrs.Velhusalu Vero, Deputy Director from the Directorate of Agriculture toured Peren district on 21st and 22nd May, 2020 with an object to create awareness, preparedness, encourage and motivate the extension personnel and the farmers of Peren district.