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ZIRO : The Apatani Baptist Association (ABA), in collaboration with the Blood Centre of Gyati Takka Zonal General Hospital (GTZGH), organised a voluntary blood donation camp here on Friday, collecting 36 units of blood to strengthen the hospital’s blood bank. The camp was organised under the leadership of ABA Executive Secretary Pastor Dani Tadu and witnessed enthusiastic participation from local residents, who came forward to donate blood in support of patients requiring emergency medical care. Prior to donation, all volunteers underwent mandatory medical screening to ensure donor safety and eligibility. While some willing donors were deferred on routine medical grounds, organisers appreciated their willingness to contribute. The drive concluded with the collection of 36 units of blood, comprising 14 units of O positive, 10 units each of A positive and B positive, and two units of AB positive. The medical team reported that the donation process was completed smoothly without any adverse reactions among donors. The organisers said the initiative would significantly strengthen the hospital’s blood reserves and help meet the needs of patients requiring emergency treatment, surgeries and other critical medical interventions. They noted that the regular blood donation drives organised by the ABA reflect the growing awareness of voluntary blood donation and the spirit of community service in Lower Subansiri district. The organisers expressed gratitude to all donors, volunteers and the medical team of Gyati Takka Zonal General Hospital for contributing to the success of the camp. (DIPR)

KHONSA :  An NSCN-R cadre surrendered before the Tirap Police, the 44 Assam Rifles and the 36 Battalion Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at the Office of the Superintendent of Police in Khonsa on Friday. The surrendered cadre was identified as SS Lieutenant Colonel Penngam Konyak (42), son of Late Tzemkai Konyak and a resident of Nyasa village in Mon district of Nagaland. According to official sources, the surrender reflects the sustained efforts of the police and security forces to promote peace, stability and security in Tirap district. Officials said the development reinforces the collective commitment of the security agencies towards restoring normalcy and creating an environment conducive to development and lasting peace in the region.

NIRJULI : The North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), Nirjuli, on Friday inaugurated a week-long Short Term Training Programme (STTP) on “Drone-enabled Healthcare, Food Engineering, Agriculture and Research Technologies”, bringing together researchers, academicians, scholars and industry experts to explore the latest developments and applications of drone technology. The hybrid programme, being conducted from July 17 to 21, has been jointly organised by the Departments of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) and Food Engineering and Technology (FET), NERIST. The inaugural session was attended by NERIST Director Prof Narendranath S as the chief guest, Dean (Academics) Prof S Gao, Dean (Research and Development) Prof M B Sharma, Head of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, Prof Sanjay Kumar Soni, and Power Grid Itanagar Executive Director Pradeep Kumar. The programme began with the traditional lighting of the ceremonial lamp, followed by addresses from the dignitaries highlighting the growing role of drone technology across multiple sectors. The STTP will feature expert lectures, hands-on demonstrations, case studies and interactive sessions on the application of drones in healthcare, food engineering and agriculture. Participants will also receive practical exposure to drone assembly, flight operations, data acquisition and real-time applications, along with an overview of the regulatory framework governing drone technology. According to the organisers, the programme aims to equip participants with technical knowledge and practical skills while encouraging research and innovation in multidisciplinary drone-based applications for technological advancement and societal development. Researchers, faculty members and students from institutions across India are participating in the programme, which is expected to serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, academic collaboration and discussions on emerging technological innovations. The organising committee, comprising Programme Chair Prof Joyatri Bora Hazarika and Organising Chairs Dr Ram Gopal, Dr Arun Kumar Chaudhary, Dr Rajib Sharma, Dr Dheeraj Yadav and Dr Nilesh Sakre, expressed gratitude to the guests, participants, faculty members, volunteers, sponsors and media representatives for contributing to the successful inauguration of the training programme.    

ITANAGAR : The Committee on Government Assurances (GAC) of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Thursday reviewed the implementation status of the assurances made by the state government on the floor of the House during previous terms and called for their timely compliance by the departments concerned. The fifth sitting of the GAC of the eighth Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly was held at the assembly secretariat conference hall here under the chairmanship of MLA Laisam Simai, according to an official release. The committee examined the ‘Action Taken Replies’ submitted by the public works department, the sports department and the social justice, empowerment and tribal affairs department. The assurances under review pertained to the fourth, fifth and seventh legislative assemblies. Reviewing the progress of the pending assurances, the committee stressed the need for expeditious and effective compliance by the departments concerned to uphold the sanctity of the House. Taking a tough stance on administrative delays, the panel resolved to seek fresh status reports on various incomplete projects from the respective departments for a threadbare examination during its upcoming sittings. The meeting was attended by committee members and legislators Talem Taboh, Rotom Tebin, and Tsering Lhamu, alongside senior assembly secretariat officials, including Secretary Tadar Meena. (Source: PTI)