On the fourth day of the 7th Session of the 13th NLA on 18 February, 2021, while replying to an unstarred question raised by MLA, Dr Chotisuh Sazo, Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio informed that Nagaland received 477,569 Qtls under PHH and 84,306 Qtls under AYY of rice from April to November, 2020 from the Government of India for free distribution to Ration Card holders in view of the Covid-19 pandemic.

            At the ongoing session of the seventh session of the Thirteenth Legislative Assembly on 18th February, 2021, Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio moved that leave be granted to introduce the ‘Nagaland Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Bill will be introduced on 19th February, 2021.

Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio addressing the discussion on matters of urgent public importance pertaining to Power Reform in Nagaland at Nagaland Legislative Assembly Secretariat on 18th February 2021, said the discussion was done to create public awareness. He informed the house that on 9th February 2021 during a cabinet meeting it was unanimously decided that there is need for reform in power sector. Rio stated that reform is needed particularly in billing and revenue sector.

            The Nagaland Board of School Education has notified for that an online meeting for specific category of Heads of Institutions will be organized on 26th February 2021 at 10:00 AM to discuss the role and responsibilities of the Head of Institutions, rules and regulations, academic and examination matters.

It stated that it is mandatory for the following categories of Head of Institutions (both Govt. & Private) to attend the meeting:

Nagaland Board of School Education has informed that the Sports Authority of India (SAI) is organizing a 2 days (1.5 hour each) online training programme/webinar on Zoom app for Physical Education teachers on 2nd -3rd March/4th -5th March, 2021 at 2:30 – 4:00 pm.

                       The Army Recruiting Office, Rangapahar, C/O 99 APO has informed that a recruitment rally for selection of eligible candidates from Nagaland into the Indian Army will be held at Dimapur from 10th March to 20th March 2021.

In this regard, candidates desirous of participating in the rally have been requested to register at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. The registration is open till 22nd February 2021.