Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 21 2009:
The Mayai Kaba Nishagi Mayokta Mitkap Thokpa Numit was also observed at Jiribam town hall yesterday under the joint aegis of the Kalinagar Youth Club, Meiree Club and Jiribam Network of Positive People.
The observance was graced by ADC Jiribam Y Iboyaima, Ch Bikramjit, president of the Apunba Jiri Meira Paibi Th Thoinu, president of the Jiri Ima Meira Paibi Apunba Lup K Subashini, president of the All Jiribam Tribal Union Hena Vaiphei and Councillor of Jiribam Municipal Council Tahemang Panmei as presidium members.
Speaking at the occasion, project co-ordinator of the Child Welfare Ashram P Thoiba said that there are at least 52 persons tested HIV positive in Jiribam sub-division.
Y Iboyaima exhorted the gathering to be cautious against falling prey to drugs and intoxicants.
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The observance also featured a Meira rally taken out by womenfolk of Jiri in the evening.