UDAIPUR, May 8 (TIWN): Along with the whole nation, Tripura also celebrated Red Cross Day with full enthusiasm.

At Udaipur DM Raval Hemendra Kumar was the chief guest of the programme, whereas Municipal Corporation Chairperson Subrata Deb had inaugurated the programme  in the presence of other govt officials.

World Red Cross day means 8th of May is celebrated every year as the birthday anniversary of founder of the Red Cross. Henry Dunant was the founder of the Red Cross as well as the founder of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), born in the Geneva in the year 1828. He was the most famous person and became the recipient of 1st Nobel Peace Prize.