Blood donation camps conducted
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, October 29 2026: In connection with Rastriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), a blood donation camp was held today at CID (Security) office complex, Babupara.

About 58 personnel and officers of CID (Security) donated blood at the camp organised by CID (Security) in association with Indian Red Cross Society, Imphal East and Thoubal, supported by JNIMS Blood Centre.

Speaking to media, SP CID (Security) RK Saklemba said the camp was organised as part of Rastriya Ekta Diwas which falls on October 31 and is observed annually by Manipur Police.

Various activities are being carried out by Manipur Police as part of the observance, and the blood donation camp was organised considering its impact, he added.

Dr Geetchandra, in-charge of JNIMS Blood Centre, said Manipur was once rated lowest in the country in voluntary blood donation, but the rate has improved in recent years due to camps held in collaboration with various donor organisations.

He appealed to the public to donate blood as a social responsibility.

Meanwhile, Punjab National Bank, Circle Office Imphal, organised a blood donation camp at RIMS Hospital, Lamphelpat today as part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 .

A total of 25 persons were screened, of whom 13 donated blood.

The initiative aimed to promote social responsibility and saving lives, reaffirming the bank's commitment to community welfare and integrity.

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