Anti-drug day
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 27 2013:
Tangkhul Shanao Long, District Social Welfare Dept, Nehru Yuva Kendra and District AID's Prevention and Control Unit jointly observed the "International day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking" along with a seminar at Youth Hostel, Ukhrul yesterday.
In all 150 people participated in the observance which began from 10:30 am with the key note address delivered by W.Paulina Monsang, DYC, NYK.
Speaking on the occasion, J.K.Makhabo, DSWO said that it is very important for the heads from various organizations and govt.depts.
to work hand in hand for betterment of the society.
Former President of TMNL Zanyo Varam; SI in Manipur Police Samson Ngorou and MO of CHC Kamjong Dr.A.S.Kapangring were among the experts who spoke on the theme of the observance.
In the first session of the seminar held on the theme of "Indigenous people's Right with Special reference on Tangkhul Naga Women", Artax Shimray, Senior Social Activist and Ms.Lemyao Shimray Awungshi, social activist respectively spoke on issues related to Impact of Migration and Customary Law and Practices as resource persons.