The Kiphire District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner, Temsuwati Longkumer, NCS at DC’s Conference Hall, Kiphire on October 15.
The DC briefed the members about the unfortunate incident that occurred on Saturday at Pungro town and other several villages under Pungro and Kiusam Circle. He informed that the situation is now under control.
Addressing the officers, the DC said as responsible officers of the district, we are here to serve the people despite whatever situation around us. He therefore called upon all officers to play their part in their own capacity and to ensure safety, security and rehabilitation of the affected people in the district.
The DC also acknowledged the appealed made by the USLP appealing for peace and harmony between the two community. He further informed that many students have lost their academic essentials and uniforms, while many families have lost their dwellings in the unfortunate incident. He appealed to all the officers and the Officers’ Club Kiphire to extend a helping hand in whatever way possible.
The House strongly condemned such acts and stressed that issues should be resolved through dialogue and understanding. It stated that “if two heads don’t come together, lasting solution will never be arrived”. The DC urged all members to spread the message of communal harmony, and informed the board that he have toured the affected areas to take stock of the situation.
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During the programme, PowerPoint presentation on Solid waste management, and Awareness on HIV/Aids was given by Urban Development Department, and District Strategy for HIV/AIDS (DISHA), Kiphire respectively.
TSEMINYU:

DC Japheth Woch handing over the Child Marriage Free Villages Certificates to Phenwhenyu and Zusinyu village.
The Tseminyu District Planning & Development Board meeting was held on October 16 at DC’s Conference Hall, Tseminyu. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of DC Tseminyu, Japheth Woch.
The DC welcomed all the members present and informed about the visit of Union Minister for Panchayati Raj, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry in the district. He informed that the Union Minister will visit the NECTAR (Light House), Hospital and one Village in the district. The meeting reviewed the previous meeting minutes and deliberation on Reform Utsav.
During the meeting, the proposal for registration of Lyu Ron Society of Phenshunyu Village was approved and forwarded to the government. The board further approved the upgradation of Sub-Industries Centre to District Industries Centre (DIC) at Tseminyu. The District Administration has officially declared, the Phenwhenyu village and Zusinyu village as Child Marriage Free Villages in the district during the meeting.
The DC also handed over the Child Marriage Free Villages Certificates to Phenwhenyu and Zusinyu village.

