DIPR Manipur

ANTI-DRUG AWARENESS PROGRAMS HELD AT KAKCHING

Kakching, the 11th May, 2026 (DIO-IPR): An anti-drug awareness program for students of Padma Ratna English School was organised today by the Zonal Education Office (ZEO) Kakching under the overall supervision of the District Administration Kakching.

The program focused on the theme of Tobacco-Free Educational Institutions. As part of the campaign, awareness was raised on the health hazards associated with to***co consumption & substance abuse, prohibition of to***co use within educational premises, and ban on sale of to***co products around educational institutions within a 100-yard radius.

Officials also informed that a similar awareness program had earlier been conducted at Kakching Higher Secondary School as part of ongoing efforts to promote a drug-free and to***co-free educational environment.

It may be mentioned that the initiative reflects the objectives of the District Level Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) mechanism, which aims to strengthen coordination among district administration, police, education, health and other concerned departments in tackling drug abuse and substance-related issues.

District Level NCORD committees also focus on awareness campaigns, monitoring of substance abuse, create supportive environments for rehabilitation and community participation in creating drug-free educational institutions and societies. (DIO)

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* FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT INFORMATION OFFICER, KAKCHING

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Fake Notification circulated under the name of Board of Secondary Education, Manipur

DISTRICT LEVEL YOGA OLYMPIAD 2026 HELD IN KAKCHING

Kakching, the 30th April, 2026 (DIO-IPR): In an initiative to promote yoga as part of holistic education, District Level Yoga Olympiad 2026 was held today at Kakching Higher Secondary School organised by the Zonal Education Office, Kakching. A total of thirteen students were selected to represent Kakching district at the State Level Yoga Olympiad to be held from May 7 - 9, 2026.

In the middle stage boys category, Golmeiga Golmei (Class VIII) of Kakching Model H/S secured first position, followed by Pebam Athoiba Singh (Class VII) of Langmeidong Higher Secondary School in second place. Thingnam Indrapal Singh (Class VII) of Kakching Khunou H/S and Chongtham Lanleiba Singh(Class VII) of Langmeidong Higher Secondary School secured third and fourth positions respectively.

In the middle stage girls category, Mamta Thokchom (Class VII), Naorem Langlen Devi (Class VII), Julee Mayengbam (Class VI) and Nelishi Yengkhom (Class VII), all the students from Kakching Higher Secondary School, secured first, second, third and fourth positions respectively.

In the secondary stage boys category, Shougaijam Bidyananda Singh (Class IX), Mayengbam Ayush Singh (Class IX), Laishram Premit Singh (Class IX) and Nongmaithem Malemthoiba Singh (Class IX), of Kakching Higher Secondary School, secured first, second, third and fourth positions respectively.

Salam Rina Devi (Class IX) of Kakching Khunou H/S secured first position in the secondary stage girls category at the event, judged by Shri Naorem Ibomcha (Level-1 National), Shri Naorem Aken Singh (Level-3 National) and Moirangthem Jibanlata Devi (Level-2 National).

The programme was also attended by ZEO Kakching, DI Kakching, AI Kakching, Principal Kakching Higher Sec School and Vice Principal Kakching Higher Sec School.

The District Level Yoga Olympiad is a school-level initiative of the Ministry of Education, implemented by NCERT. It encourages students to practise asanas, pranayama and related activities for physical and mental well-being,” while also serving as a selection stage for higher-level competitions. (DIO)

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*FROM THE DISTRICT INFORMATION OFFICER, KAKCHING