The Indian Red Cross Society, Longleng District Branch observed the World Red Cross Day along with the rest of the world, on 8th May 2023, under the theme "Everything we do comes from the Heart" at DPDB hall, Longleng with SP Longleng, Dr. Pritpal Kaur, IPS, as the special guest.

The Special guest in her speech acknowledged the Red Cross Society, Longleng Branch for the wonderful work done since 2004. She also said the Red Cross Societies in every state have a different scenario and we must know the significance. She said there is no discrimination in the organization and everyone is treated equally and added that it must go with equality. Dr. Kaur appealed to the students to always be ready to make themselves available to the needy which is the main objective of the organization. She also said the definition of war has changed, unlike before, war won't come around holding guns, but it will come in the form of laziness, alcohol, drugs etc. which she said must be eradicated from the society. She urged upon the students to keep on doing the good works.   

During the occasion, the special guest also inducted students from five schools as Jr. Red Cross Society Longleng.

Hon. Secy. IRCS Longleng, Y. P Angam Phom delivered the welcome and introductory speech while vote of thanks was delivered by SDO (C) Longleng, Trongdipa Tongpi Sangtam. T. Moile Phom, JRC, Yingli College presented a special song. The programme was chaired by EAC Longleng, Dr. Samuel Akho P. Konyak, NCS. 

(Manjong Phom, IA Longleng)