The Red Ribbon Club of Jubilee Memorial College organised a flash mob at the Mokokchung Municipal Council premises on October 17. The event, held under the directive of the Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS), aimed to raise awareness about HIV-related social stigma. The flash mob emphasized the harmful effects of stigma, highlighting how it can lead to discrimination and negatively impact the health and well-being of people living with HIV. The campaign also stressed the importance of reducing stigma to encourage testing, sharing of HIV status, and access to necessary HIV services. (Morung Photo)
The NDPP Youth Organisation, Tuensang Region, held its general meeting cum media workshop with Moses Hongang Chang, journalist associated with The Morung Express as the resource person at the Region office in Tuensang town on October 17. The workshop, centered on the theme “Civic Engagement in the Digital Age,” highlighted the power of digital tools in modern civic participation. Chang spoke on the power of participation, emphasizing that digital platforms allow individuals to influence decisions on local and global levels. He also stressed the importance of access to information, amplifying marginalized voices, and the responsibility that comes with using the internet for collective impact. (Morung Photo)Assam Rifles organised ‘A Day with Company Commander’ for the students of St Francis High School at Tening village, Peren district under the theme ‘Inspiring Young Minds’ on October 17. The event witnessed participation of 200 students and 15 teachers from the school. Various activities were conducted to highlight the importance of maintaining a healthy body and mind in the current scenario. The event culminated with distribution of sports equipments and prizes.
