No.679/2020-2021 

Kolasib dated 26th March 2021: Prize distribution for Painting and Drawing Competition as part of Anti-Tobacco awareness drive among school children organized by District Tobacco Control Cell, Kolasib district, was held today at DC Circuit House, Kolasib.

Addl. Deputy Commissioner, Kolasib district, Mr.Lallawmawma, who was the Chief Guest at the function, stressed on the detrimental effects of tobacco and its by-products, stating that it was one of the major factors limiting the capacity and potentials of students in their studies and other activities.

The program was presided by Dr.C.Vanlalhlimpuia, DNO (NTCP) and attended by Dr.Lalhlimpuia, Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hmingthanzuala, DIPRO, representatives from NGOs, staff and students from various schools. 31 students from 8 schools participated in the competition, out of which Vanlalrengpuii from Presbyterian English School bagged the 1st prize, Lallawmsangi from St. Maria Goretti’s School 2nd prize and Lalmuankimi from St. Maria Goretti’s School got the 3rd prize.