Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer, Kohima Mohammed Ali Shihab A IAS has informed all concerned that under Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, in the period of 48 hours ending with the hour fixed for the close of poll, no campaign can be carried out.

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The Deputy Commissioner Kohima, Mohammed Ali Shihab.

In view of the ongoing Bye-election to 14th Southern Angami-l Assembly Constituency scheduled for polling on 3rd Nov. 2020, the Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer Kohima, Mohammed Ali Shihab A has notified that all the shops/business establishments and Government Offices under the 14th Southern Angami-l Assembly Constituency and all shops/ business establishments within Kohima Municipal Area have directed to remain closed on the day of Poll i.e.

M & N Fish Enterprise, under the aegis of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Nagaland, opened its Fresh Local Fish Stall at the Fish Kiosks on 30th October 20020 at Secretariat Road, New Capital Complex, Kohima. The stall was inaugurated by Deputy Director, Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Ketuselie, in the presence of Assistant Director/District Fishery Officer, Dr. Vimezo Kere, owner of M & N Fish Enterprise A. Angami, and well wishers.

In compliance to the state Government's new consolidation guidelines and as per the direction of Directorate of Municipal Affairs letter No. DMA/T-288/Covid 19-ULBs/2020/101, Dated Kohima, the 2nd September 2020, guidelines on safety practices in high risk setting to prevent transmission of Covid-19, has been issued for strict compliance by all stakeholders at Longleng town with immediate effect.