Mr & Miss Gorkha Nagaland crowned

The third edition of Mr & Miss Gorkha Nagaland concluded at the Town Hall here on December 14.

Dimapur, The third edition of Mr & Miss Gorkha Nagaland concluded at the Town Hall here on December 14, with Kishan Lama from Dimapur and Arati Karki from Peren District winning the titles. Organised by B Bros Entertainment with the motto “To promote, preserve the culture and uplift the talent of one’s community,” the event was graced by Kamal Jain, State Treasurer of BJP Nagaland, as the chief guest.

A total of 22 finalists from across various districts competed in the grand finale. In the male category, Som Kumal was declared the first runner-up and Rahul Bagdas the second runner-up. In the female category, Easter Sonar from Dimapur secured the first runner-up position, while Bipana Thapa from Kohima was named the second runner-up.

The event featured several sub-contest awards. Kishan Lama won Best in Talent (Male), Best Discipline (Male), and Mr Popular. Arati Karki secured Best Discipline (Female). Other winners included Rani Chetri for Best in Talent (Female), Anish BK and Priya Sonar for Mr and Miss Photogenic respectively, and Rahul Bagdas for Mr Congeniality.

The judging panel comprised notable figures from the fashion industry, including fashion designer Jwala Raj Pokharel from Nepal, actor Boss Meren, Miss Assam 2024 winner Rose Longchar, Shakshi Bishwakarma, and model Raj Rai. The event was hosted by Homnath Dhungyal from Sikkim and choreographed by international model Sanjay BK. Participants were groomed by Lovi Awomi, Femina Miss India Nagaland.Musical performances by Suraj Gautam and dance acts by the Castle Dance Academy entertained the audience. The organisers stated that the event marked a significant step in promoting cultural identity and nurturing talent within the Gorkha community of Nagaland. Mr & Miss Gorkha Nagaland crowned | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

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November 19 is World COPD Day

World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day is observed on November 19.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death globally, yet the condition is relatively unknown and often underprioritized and underfunded. This is despite the fact that over 3.5 million people die from COPD each year - equivalent to the cumulative death toll from a plane crashing with 400 passengers every hour, WHO reports.

The theme for this year’s World COPD Day is “Short of breath, think COPD”, aligned with the common symptoms of cough, difficulty breathing, wheezing and tiredness which have a major impact on those who live with the condition. The day aims to raise awareness about COPD and promote early diagnosis and effective management. Earlier diagnosis and treatment results in better clinical outcomes, including improvement in symptoms, lung function, and quality of life.

Armenia recorded a COPD mortality rate of 21 per 100,000 people in 2021, with men disproportionately affected. Male mortality reached 32.6 per 100,000, the sixth-leading cause of death, while the rate for women was 14.2, ranking tenth. Overall disease prevalence stands at 6.2%.

Smoking remains the country’s dominant risk factor. A 2022 survey found that 22.2% of Armenians smoked, including nearly half of all men but just 1.7% of women. An estimated 60.9% of COPD-related deaths were attributed to smoking alone.

As in many countries, early-stage COPD in Armenia often presents with few or atypical symptoms, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment. custom title

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