Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 20 2010:
Painting and essay competitions for students of class I to X were held at Laitonjam Jagamohan, Kaka Kali Shumang, Wangkhei Tokpam Leikai in connection with the 23rd International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking to be observed on June 26 .
The painting and essay competitions were organised by Kongba unit of the Coalition Against Drugs and Alcohol (CADA) under the aegis of CADA head-office.
Speaking to media persons, CADA general secretary Doren Ningthouja said that International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking will be observed for three days starting from June 24 .
The first day of the three day observance would feature a panel discussion on "Collective Efforts in Overcoming Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and Liberating HIV Infection in Manipur" at Manipur Press Club followed by a blood donation camp at RIMS on the next day.
The main function of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking would be held at GM Hall on June 26, Doren said.