Source: Hueiyen News Service
Tamenglong, October 03 2010:
The International Day for Elderly People was for the first time held in Tamenglong under the theme 'Ageing is a development issue, Healthy older persons are resources for their families, their communities and the economy'.
It was organised by District Social Welfare Office Tamenglong with K Panmei, IAS Deputy Commissioner Tamenglong and Rev.TP Mordecai, Executive Secretary RNBA and Dr Chambo Gonmei, CMO Tamenglong as chief guest, guest of honour and president of the function respectively.
The well organised programme was held at the Indoor Stadium District HQs.
It was attended by old people from different corners of the district.
A citation from the District Social Welfare Office Tamenglong was given to the oldest man in the town Guangkin 103 yrs hailing from Chramram village under Tousem Sub- Division, presently hailing at IB bazaar Tamenglong.
Traditional songs were displayed by the elders and all were given prizes.
A two minute silence was observed to show solidarity to Manipur Legislative Assembly Speaker Dr S Budhichandra Singh who passed away yesterday.