Students says no to tobacco with walkathon
Morung Express News
Kiphire | May 31
Hundreds of students from secondary schools and college in Kiphire participated in the walkathon with placards organized by the Kiphire District Legal Service Authority on World No Tobacco Day under the theme ‘tobacco- a threat to development’ which was flagged off by the Ben Longkumer NPS, Superintendent of Police & Executive member DLSA Kiphire.
Ben Longkumer shared his observation and said that Kiphire has lot of limitations and lack of recreational centers could also be the factor for youngsters in the district to get oneself indulges in substance abuse. “Youngsters in the district are talented and gifted and is equally compatible,” Ben stated while asking the students present to take care of oneself with healthy mind and healthy body abstaining from any kind of substance abuse.
He said that taking part in the walkathon not only creates awareness but also helps the citizens to walk for healthy life and healthy thinking which ultimately will lead the society to move forward in every aspect.
While chairing and delivering the introductory remark, Mezivolu T. Therieh, NJS Chief Judicial Magistrate and Secretary KDLSA cautioned that tobacco is the only legal product that kills 50% of its udders. She also pointed out that 90% of oral cancers are due to tobacco use and 40% of all cancers in India are due to tobacco.
In the placard competition, Tsarimong from Loyala Hr Sec School, ICEU, Zisaji Goverment College and Rilila from Loyala Hr Sec School were adjudged 1st, 2nd and 3rd position with announcement of a cash prize of Rs.3000, Rs. 2000 and Rs.1000 with citations respectively.
The students along with teachers, district civil and police officials, Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) and members of the DLSA participated in the walkathon from DC’s residence till the Public Ground where the chairperson extended the vote of thanks to all the participants and invitees and the CO and Officials of the 7 AR in making necessary arrangements at the concluding venue.
