The Morung Express

National Teacher Awardee shares 24-year journey experience Vishü Rita Krocha Kohima | September 8 Set against rugged mountainous terrain near the international border of Myanmar, Pungro is where Rokosekho Ronald Meru spent a decade teaching students from Kiphire— one of the remotest districts in Nagaland.

Phek, September 8 (MExN): The District Treasury Officer (DTO), Phek formed all the pensioners drawing monthly pension from District Treasury Phek, that as per CTR 368, the annual physical verification for the current year 2026-2027 will be conducted from October 5 to 8 at 10: 00 AM to 3: 00 PM. Those pensioners whose details are successfully mapped from Jevaan Pramaan to Pension Payment application and Digital Life Certificate being generated are exempted from the upcoming physical verification.

Kohima, September 8 (MExN): Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Yakouke, Kohima, hosted the Cluster-Level Competition under ‘Art in Education’ and ‘Kala Utsav’ for 24 JNVs from the Shillong Cluster on September 8. The two-day event, being organised by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, Regional Office, Shillong, is being held on September 8 and 9, with participating schools from Manipur, Meghalaya and Nagaland.

Performance audit of 2018–2024 reveals unverified deliveries, poor digital tracking, and missing physical assets across Anganwadi Centres.

Kiphire, September 8 (MExN): The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Kiphire, conducted a spot verification at a house in Medical Ward, Kiphire, which was reported to be on the verge of collapse, on September 7. Berela T, District Project Associate (DPA), DDMA Kiphire, conducted the verification following the report. As a precautionary measure, the affected family has been relocated to a safer location. The house was assessed to pose a significant hazard to nearby houses and residents.

Mokokchung, September 8 (MExN): Amid the commemoration of decades of hard work, growth and achievements, concerns over drug abuse, cybercrime and the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) featured prominently as Fazl Ali College, Mokokchung, celebrated its 67th Foundation Day on September 8.

Kohima, September 8 (MExN): Kohima Police has appealed to the public for assistance in identifying a dead body recovered from a dowstream area within Khuzama village on September 7. According to police, Khuzama Police Station received telephonic information about the recovery, following which a police team proceeded to the location and recovered the body. Police said all necessary legal formalities were observed, including an identification process among members of the public.

Chümoukedima, September 8 (MExN): A one-day workshop on Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs) was held at the DC’s Office, Chümoukedima, on September 8, with a focus on promoting effective waste management and sustainable practices among identified BWGs. The workshop was chaired by Shreyansee Jain, SDO Chümoukedima.

Wokha, September 8 (MExN): The Lotha Lower Range Public Organisation (LLRPO) and Lotha Middle Range Public Organisation (LMRPO) have sought a review of the recent increase in fixed electricity charges for rural households under the Communitization of Electricity system.

Dimapur, September 8 (MExN): The GPRN/NSCN (Kitovi) has expressed grief over the passing of its comrade Paothang Guite, Kilo Kilonser, who passed away in the early hours of September 7. In a condolence message issued from its designated camp at Khehoyi, the GPRN/NSCN described Guite as a “steadfast and dedicated revolutionary” who joined the Naga national movement in 1999 and served until his last breath.