DMC ‘in solidarity’observes Earth Hour

Dimapur, March 28 (MExN): Despite the slight drizzle, a small but spirited crowd gathered at City Tower at the programme called by the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) to show solidarity with the world, to mark the observance of Earth Hour on Saturday, March 28 at 6:00 pm.
It was attended by Khekaho Assumi, DMC chairperson, Savi Legiesie, Dimapur Naga council President and a host of municipal councilors.
The DMC chairperson in his address called upon everyone gathered to switch off their lights from 8:30 to 9:30 pm at their respective homes when they go back home after the programme. He dwelt on how such a small gesture would have far reaching consequences. He said that power saved by switching off lights worldwide for one hour would save enough energy to provide India with power for six months. He said that they (DMC) had requested the power department to shut down power at the said time but they (power department) were of the opinion that it would not be symbolic of the occasion if they did so. And that they wanted the citizens to do so at their own volition.
The programme lasted for nearly one and a half hour and included performances from Moanungsang -the first Naga Idol, and a number of other Naga Idol contestants from Dimapur.