World No-Tobacco Day Observed across Assam

HAATSINGIMARI: Along with other parts of the state, the district administration of South Salmara Mankachar also organised an event on the occasion of World No-Tobacco Day on Wednesday in Haatsingimari. The police superintendent of the district was also present for the event.

Officials and representatives of different departments took part in this event and emphasis was placed on educating the people of the district regarding the ill effects of tobacco. Several private organisations also took part in this event. A tree plantation programme was also carried out as a part of the event. Awareness drives were also organised in over 50 schools in the district in order to spread awareness among the children and youth of the district.

World No Tobacco Day was also observed at Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport on Wednesday. An anti-tobacco awareness session was organised at the arrival-exit gate on the occasion. The event was attended by the Chief Airport Officer (CAO) Utpal Baruah, Chief Operational Officer (COO) Snehasish Dutta, CISF commandant Lalmohan Thakur and various senior officials of the airport.

Members of Brahma Kumaris, Azara Branch B. K Barnali and BK Devnath and the corporate communication officer Ruma Devi Keot also took part in the event. They discussed in detail the causes and prevention of addiction and encouraged every addict to break free from addiction through regular yoga meditation.

Addressing the gathering the CAO Utpal Baruah said "There are two types of addictions in this world, one is positive and the other one is negative. Addiction or drug abuse is the destruction of oneself and one's family and it is a negative addiction. Similarly, Singing, dancing, acting, sports etc. are positive addictions, which do not harm anyone. So let everyone live with a positive addiction and protect their families.”

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