: World Red Cross Day (WRCD) is celebrated every year on May 8 to acknowledge the beliefs of the Red Crescent Movement and the International Red Cross. The day also signifies appreciation for the volunteers who are always ready to help the needy. In Nagaland, various Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) branches across the state celebrated that day under the theme, “unstoppable”.
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LONGLENG, May 8 (NPN): IRCS Longleng branch celebrated WRCD on Saturday at DC’s conference hall with DC Longleng, M. Shayung Phom as special guest.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC said that Red Cross Society was a voluntary organisation where members sacrificed their lives in protecting and assisting the world in times of natural disasters, wars, epidemic diseases etc.
DC called upon the gathering to enhance the dignity of selfless service in protecting the lives of humankind in times of emergency such athe present COVID-19 pandemic where people need to extend every possible help, based on the fundamental principles of Red Cross Society which includes humanity, impartiality, voluntary and neutrality.
He also said that observing the day helped people become aware about the organisation and how it played an important role in times of distress.
Meanwhile, honorary secretary of the Red Cross society Longleng, YB Angam Phom highlighted the significance of the day.
He said that “Jean Henry Dunant’s” idea of voluntary, impartial and humanitarian services to victims of war was immortalised in the formation of Red Cross Movement globally.
Earlier, the programme was chaired by EAC Hq. Longleng, Pechano Kikon, Bible reading prayer by Police Baptist Church Longleng, pastor Chingthai Phom while vote of thanks was delivered by IRCS Longleng treasurer H. Leisha Phom.
Zunheboto: ICRS Zunheboto branch observed WRCD at DC’s conference hall on the theme “wear mask to protect yourself and others and stop the spread of COVID-19” adhering to all safety protocols.
According to DIPR report, while delivering the welcome address, honorary secretary Dr. Hokishe Kiho briefed about all the activities carried out by IRCS Zunheboto branch such as assistance to the returnees from outside the state, financial assistance to families affected by landslides, material assistance while visiting villages affected by natural calamities and others.
Meanwhile, DC and chairman of IRCS, Zunheboto branch, Peter Lichamo said that assistance provided by the Red Cross societies all over the world was well acknowledged because of the exemplary contributions the society provided to the needy at times of crisis and which he said was why the Red Cross Society was one the premium organisations that was respected and honoured.
He also said that the district branch should prepare itself in case of a worst blow during the pandemic. He appealed the members to always be ready and to make themselves available for the needy.
Speaking on the theme of the programme, CMO Zunheboto Dr. Akaho Sema stated that India was now entering the 3rd stage of the pandemic which means that the virus was spreading rapidly and the community spread was now inevitable.
He informed that unlike the earlier stages, contact tracing was no more possible, which was resulting in covid positive detection of more than 4 lakh and 3500 deaths everyday in an average across the country.
He expressed regret that there were still certain sections of the people who advocated against the only practical solutions such as wearing of masks, washing of hands, sanitising and getting vaccinated.
Earlier, IRCS advisor Dr. Huskha Yepthomi spoke on the inception of the Red Cross Society, vote of thanks was delivered by former vice chairman Hokugha Sükhalu who appealed to the IRCS Zunheboto not to be stagnant and to activate itself at this time of crisis in whichever way possible. The programme was chaired by vice chairman Kashito Yepthomi and invocation was said by Asheto Kiba.
Kohima: In commemoration of WRCD, IRCS Kohima branch visited the Good Samaritan Old Age Home at Meriema on the theme, “together we are unstoppable” emphasising on the triumphant spirit of humanitarian service worldwide.
In a press release, ICRS Kohima honorary secretary, Thehiechulie Louis Solo stated that the visit was accompanied by the office bearers and managing committee members of the Kohima district branch.
It may be mentioned that the team donated such as blankets, mask, groceries and some amount in cash to the home.
Mon: IRCS Mon branch observed WRCD at DC’s conference hall with DC & IRCS chairman Mon, Thavaseelan K as special guest.
In a press release, honorary secretary, Nyamto Wangsha stated that during the programme, the special guest lauded the dedicated services of IRCS Mon and expressed his enthusiasm to extend all possible help to them in order to reach to the poor and needy when the need arises.
Meanwhile, CWC chairperson Raju Thapa Magar delivered the PowerPoint presentation on the activities of ICRS Mon branch during the period of 2020-2021
Earlier, the programme was chaired by IRCS Mon executive chairman KS Anil Kumar, invocation by Ashim Konyak and vote of thanks by Nyamto Wangsha.
To commemorate the day, IRCS Mon presented relief to the differentl abled persons.