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Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Guv launches Red Cross activities in Aizawl college
1 2 Aizawl: In a push for humanitarian outreach and youth involvement, Mizoram governor Gen VK Singh, who also serves as the president of the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) Mizoram State Branch, inaugurated Red Cross Society activities at Govt Aizawl North College (GANC) on Thursday, reports HC Vanlalruata. Addressing students and faculty, the governor praised Mizoram's strong tradition of community spirit and volunteerism. "The Mizo way of life embodies kindness, selfless service, and unity — values that align seamlessly with the mission of the Red Cross," he said. Highlighting the role of structured humanitarian organisations, he noted the unique value of the Indian Red Cross Society even within close-knit societies.
The Hindu
13-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh Governor Abdul Nazeer urges eligible individuals to donate blood on World Blood Donors Day
Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, who is also the president of Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), A.P. State Branch, has appealed to all the eligible persons to voluntarily donate blood on the occasion of World Blood Donors Day being observed on June 14. The Governor has said the day (World Blood Donors Day) is being observed to recall the importance of blood donation for better healthcare system across the world. In a statement issued from Raj Bhavan on Friday, Mr. Abdul Nazeer said this year the World Blood Donors Day 2025 is observed with the theme 'Give Blood, Give Hope, Together We Save Lives'. He appealed to all students and youth in the State to register themselves as blood donors through the A.P. Red Cross Mobile App and donate blood in the 20 Red Cross Blood centres across the State, and save the lives of millions of people and particularly the poor and the downtrodden, who are in need of blood.
Hans India
09-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Nandyal Collector conferred with Guv's award
Nandyal: In recognition of her outstanding services towards the development of the Red Cross, Nandyal District Collector G Raja Kumari has been conferred with the prestigious Governor's Award and Gold Medal. The awards were presented during the World Red Cross Day and World Thalassemia Day celebrations held on Thursday at Raj Bhavan in Amaravati. In a press release the authorities have stated that the honour was bestowed by the Governor of Andhra Pradesh and President of the Indian Red Cross Society, Andhra Pradesh State Branch, S Abdul Nazeer, along with First Lady Sameera Nazeer. The event celebrated exemplary contributions to the Red Cross movement across the State, where a total of eight district Collectors were recognized for their exceptional service and dedicated support. As part of this recognition, Raja Kumari was felicitated for her remarkable efforts in advancing the initiatives of the Red Cross in Nandyal district. Speaking on the occasion, the Collector noted that a state-of-the-art Indian Red Cross Society Blood Storage Center has recently been inaugurated in the district to enhance emergency healthcare services. She also announced that a generic medical shop, aimed at providing affordable medicines to the public, will soon be established under the aegis of the Red Cross. Furthermore, she revealed plans to strengthen the Youth Red Cross and form a dedicated Red Cross Army under the district committee to offer swift emergency services. Initiatives are also underway to extend doorstep medical services to fishing communities and Chenchu tribal families through the Red Cross. Red Cross State chairman YD Ramarao, Treasurer Ramachandra Raju, General Secretary AK Fareeda, and Nandyal Chairman Dastagiri Parla and others attended the event Later in the day, the Governor virtually inaugurated the Red Cross Thalassemia Blood Transfusion Center at the Srikakulam District Red Cross Blood Center from Raj Bhavan.
