Donation is the only way of obtaining blood. In the presence of medical and technological advances it is wrongly thought that blood can currently be made but the only source is through blood donation. In developed countries donors are volunteers who donate for their community and whereas in developing countries many people often donate only when their family and friends need it. The prospective donors are being checked that there blood is safe for use.

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The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), Home Department in coordination with the IMD, Regional Office Guwahati issues weather updates with regard to Cyclone ‘AMPHAN’ for the coming days.

Deputy Commissioner & Chairman District Disaster Management Authority, Longleng has issued requisition order of the following vehicles and institutions for use during COVID-19 pandemic quarantine duty.

In light of COVID-19 global pandemic and the recent inflow of stranded people from other affected parts of the country into the District and in the interest of the public health, public safety and public order in Mon District Thavaseelan K, IAS has prohibited,

APC Nagaland who is also incharge of Dimapur district for COVID-19 activities, Y.Kikheto Sema informed that the special train from Chennai was expected to reach Dimapur on 22nd May 2020.

Speaking to DPRO Dimapur, Sema informed that the special with 1464 stranded people would depart Chennai on 19th May evening.