Personnel of Home Guards& Civil Defence of CTI, Toluvi, demonstrating on various fire-fighting techniques at Vidhya Bhawan School, Dimapur. (Morung Photo)
DIMAPUR, MARCH 9 (MExN): Vidhya Bhawan School at Khriehulie Colony (Kuda’C’), Dimapur, celebrated its 2nd anniversary of Junior Red Cross (JRC)unit Saturday at the school premise with general secretary of Indian Red Cross Society Nagaland branch (IRCSN), Zakie Kire, as the chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion, the IRCSN general secretary reminded that the Red Cross always stands for humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service and humanity.
Kire also said that since inception of IRCSN, the state branch has been whole heartedly adhering to the principles of the Red Cross and “tirelessly rendering humanitarian and welfare services to alleviate suffering of the poor and downtrodden.” Congratulating the school on the occasion, Kire especially lauded the school and its JRC unit for making one significant and challenging contribution to the cause of Red Cross Society.
Kire said the humanitarian service rendered by JRC members of the school in the form of contribution of one-day pocket money towards the unfortunate inmates of an orphanage home in Kohima and donation of food stuffs and garments by the school would go a long way in propagating the humanitarian services of the Red Cross.
Quoting from the Scriptures, the IRCSN general secretary said that every citizen should cultivate the spirit of “giving” and that it those who give are “more blessed than those who receive.” Kire also encouraged the heads of schools, district administration officials and invitees to become members of the Red Cross Society.
Highlights of the celebration included special numbers and dance (Colours of North-East) presented by JRC members of the school. Personnel of Home Guards & Civil Defence of Central Training Institute (CTI), Toluvi, also gave life demonstration on first-aid fire fighting equipments, especially various forms of fire extinguishers. The demonstration on fire-fighting techniques has been welcomed as the area under which the school falls is a “fire prone area.”
