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Khonsa 2nd October, 2018 : Along with rest of the country – Tirap District celebrated 150 Birth Anniversary of father of nation Mahatma Gandhi and conducted “Swachhata Hi Seva” to commemorate Gandhiji’s Birthday here today.

Participating in the “Swachata Hi Seva” cleanliness drive at Khonsa H/Q, Tirap Deputy Commissioner P.N. Thungon administered clean India pledge to mark the commencement of Mahatma Gandhi Inspiring quote “Aapna Kaam Suyam Karon”, he added that let us fulfill Mahatma Gandhi Vision’s of Clean India – Swach Bharat Mission and take pledge to remain committed towards cleanliness and devote – I am ready “Swachata Hi Seva Hain” mission. Interacting with the huge gathering at Khonsa Market Vehicles stand – the DC said that he would constitute a cleanliness drive monitoring team for Khonsa township especially for Market area consisting of “Nocte Mother’s Federation” headed by President Smti Chanon Mongwang, KBWC President Tingwang Hosai and Secretary KBWC Nahang Tangjang and department of DUDA, for which magisterial order is being issued shortly for imposition of fined/penalty from defaulter or in case of non compliance of order i.e. not to make littering in a public place and to ensure surrounding neat and clean.

Dustbins from DUDA department was distributed by DC Tirap P.N.Thungon to KBWC “Khonsa Bazar Welfare Committee”, all Khonsa town Govt.Schools viz : Govt. Higher Secondary School, Govt. Town Secondary School, Govt. Town Middle School, Govt. Pinewood Middle School and Bank Colony Middle School etc, marked the day.
Earlier – Er. Bamang Tasung, EE(PHE&WS), Khonsa distributed Brooms (Jharoo) to all the participants at Khonsa Bazar Taxi stand to carry out “Swachata Hi Seva” social service at Khonsa township.

Brand Ambassador (Swachh Bharat Abhiyan) for Tirap – Shri Ponghong Bayang highlighted in briefed about the “Swachh Bhart Abhiyan” which was followed by short speech from Chairperson “Care Me Home Welfare Society” and former ZPC Sontung Bangsia said that Care Me Home Welfare Society is a registered NGO in which weeklong social service in various remote villages were taken place to mark the “Swachata Hi Seva” campaign and to commemorate the 150 birth anniversary of father of nation Mahatma Gandhi.

A similar programme was taken place at Borduria Primary Health Centre – wherein Adviser to CM Wanglin Lowangdong paid homage to portrait of Mahatma Gandhi and said that we should rededicate ourselves to the values espoused by the Father of the Nation – peace, fraternity, harmony and inclusive national development
At Bera village – 56 Khonsa West MLA Tirong Aboh administered pledge for clean India and paid tribute with flower garland to Portrait of Gandhiji. Later he actively participated in the mass social service conducted under the aegis of Dadam Area Youth Association “DAYA”.
News of social service conducted as a part of “Swachata Hi Seva” on account of Gandhi Jayanti has been received from ADC H/Q, Deomali, EAC H/Q, Lazu, Circle H/Qs Dadam, Circle H/Q Soha and Bari-Basip including schools.

Khonsa 26rd June, 2019 : Along with rest of the countries – International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, 2019 with a theme “ Health for Justice – Justice for Health” was jointly organized by department of Health & Family Welfare and Care Me Home Society, Khonsa on 26th June, 2019 wherein mini marathon from Khonsa Bazar Taxi stand to KV school and back to Taxi stand covered 4 kms for both male & female category was also conducted to mark “International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in which cash prizes to the winners for both male & female was ponsored by Care Me Home Welfare Society @ 1st prize @Rs. 5000/-, 2nd Prize Rs. 3000/- and 3rd Prize Rs. 1500/- was sponsored by “Care Me Home Society”.
While flagging off the Mini Marathon on the occasion – Chief Guest cum DC Tirap P.N. Thungon appealed the youths of Tirap District to shun Drug Abuse and illicit trafficking in the region, he added that the districts of TCL “Tirap Changlang and Longding” are badly affected with Kaani Poppy cultivation and most of the youths are addicted with brown sugar and Kaani which is not only harmful to health but also hampered the entire family and parent due to frequent demand of money for drugs and Kaani. The DC further appreciated health department and Care Me Home Welfare Society for successfully conducting the mini marathon in a grand manner. The Mini Marathon for 4 km race was began with a Slogan “ NO TO DRUGS – YES TO LIFE” from “Care Me Home Welfare Society” Chairperson Smti Sontung Bangsia which slogan was followed by all the participants.
While reading the name of the winners of Mini Marathon DMO, Khonsa Dr. K. Mossang praised DC Tirap P.N. Thungon for sparing his precious time to graced the day and appreciated all the participants for actively participated in the “Run Against Drug Abuse and Illicit trafficking and make the programme a grand success.
The following participants were adjudged winners
FEMALE CATEGORY
1st Miss Kamcha Kamhua received Rs. 5000/- cash being 1st Prize
2nd Miss Chajo Tesia received Rs. 3000/- cash being 2nd Prize
3rd Miss Phithian Affi received Rs. 1500/- cash being 3rd Prize.

MALE CATEGORY
1st Shri Wakhian Tekwa received Rs. 5000/- cash being first prize
2nd Shri Wanglo Losu received Rs. 3000/- cash being 2nd prize
3nd Shri Wangse Hakhun received Rs. 1500/- cash being 3rd prize.
The program was attended by all Medical Officers from General Hospital, Khonsa, Members from Care Me Home Welfare Society, DSO(Sports) Noah Mongku, Public and students from different places of the district.

Prohibit Import, Stocking, Distribution, Sale & Use of Polythene/Plastic Bags in Tirap District.