Sutnga Saipung MLA airs concern over HIV prevalence in EJH
KHLIEHRIAT, June 13: The Meghalaya Aids Control Society in collaboration with the East Jaintia Hills District Administration, Office of the District Medical Health Officer and other line departments, on Tuesday organised an integrated health campaign at Lad-Rymbai Dongwah. Sutnga Saipung MLA Santa Mary Shylla, who attended the programme as the chief guest, in her address, expressed her concern at East Jaintia Hills being one of the highest HIV-prevalent districts in India. She said the integrated health campaign is an important initiative to educate and create awareness on HIV and the importance of HIV screening and testing. It may be mentioned that the campaign was held with an objective to identify HIV-affected people and provide them treatment, to identify and strengthen the health system for effective service delivery and also to address stigmatisation and discrimination. Others who were part of the programme include Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal, Additional Deputy Commissioner J. Shylla, Deputy Director (Mainstreaming) Meghalaya AIDS Control Society, AM Lanong, among others.
Cocoberry CEO delivers lecture
on ‘Attitudinal Development’
SHILLONG, June 13: An impact fellowship lecture on ‘Attitudinal Development’ was on Tuesday delivered by Cocoberry CEO Dr. Abhijit Chakraborty, during a programme at NEHU Shillong. Organised by the Shillong Chapter, Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD), New Delhi; North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong and Rotary Club of Orchid City Shillong (RCOCS), the programme was attended by president of International Association of Geomorphologists Prof. Sunil K Dey, National Council Member of ISTD Prof. L. Cajee, RCOCS president Prof. Devesh Walia, among others. Chakraborty, who was the chief guest, mentioned the role of cognitive processes in attitudinal development in his fellowship lecture. He said individuals tend to seek information that confirms their existing attitudes but exposure to new information and contrasting viewpoints can challenge and modify attitudes. Chakraborty also mentioned that attitudinal development is not a linear process and can vary from person to person. “Some attitudes may be more resistant to change, while others may be more malleable. Attitudinal development can occur gradually over time or be triggered by significant life events or influential experiences. It is important to note that attitudes can have a significant impact on individual behaviour and interactions with others,” he said. It may be mentioned that new members of the ISTD were also felicitated on the occasion for their contributions in their field of work.
Self-defence lessons for RBI staff
SHILLONG, June 13: A self-defence workshop for employees of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was organised by the Happy Red Rooster MMA at Hotel Vivanta on Monday. The workshop aimed at teaching the basics of self-defence and how to protect oneself in case of an emergency. The workshop was conducted by experienced trainers from the mixed martial arts club with years of experience in teaching self-defence techniques. The employees of RBI found the workshop to be extremely informative and useful and appreciated the practical tips and techniques that were taught, which, they said, made them feel more confident about their ability to protect themselves in case of an emergency. “We are delighted to have had the opportunity to conduct this workshop for the employees of RBI,” said the spokesperson for happyredroosterMMA. “We believe that self-defence is an essential life skill that everyone should possess, and we are glad that we could help the employees of RBI learn these skills.” The participants were able to practice the techniques in a safe and controlled environment, under the guidance of experienced trainers. The happyredroosterMMA is committed to promoting self-defense and martial arts as a means of skill-learning, health and fitness, personal development and empowerment. It conducts regular workshops and training sessions for individuals and groups, and is dedicated to helping people lead safer and more confident lives.