‘Nizhalattom’ Observed World No Tobacco Day at Trivandrum

TechnoparkToday.com: ‘Nizhalattom’ , a forum of new media, observed World No Tobacco day at Nishangandhi auditorium on Sunday. ‘Nizhalattom’, the Trivandrum-based organization is a forum of people working in film, documentary, short film, photography and designing.

Ratheesh Rohini, one of the organizers of Nizhalattom, said forum of artists must work together to give awareness on the ill effects of tobacco. Wildlife photographer Rahana Habeeb expressed hope that Sunday’s event will be a beginning to activities exhorting youths to abstain from use of tobacco products.

Around 50 members of the forum took anti-tobacco pledge.  New media expert Syed Shiyas administered oath to the members.

Tamil actor Shankaranarayanan was the chief guest of the function.  Anil KS, Thushar Prathap, Suryajith S (Editor-in-Chief, TechnoparkToday.com),  Mahesh among others spoke at the function.