64th Wildlife Week kicks off at Thoubal
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, October 03 2019:
Under the theme "The Future of Wildlife is in our Hands", 64th Wildlife Week Celebration, 2019 for Thoubal district Kicked off today at Institute of Rural Education- IRE (College of Teacher Education) Wangjing, ThoubaI district.
As part of the programme organised by Divisional Forest Office, Thoubal, On-spot painting competition for classes V-VIII students; Quiz competition for classes IX & X students; Debate competition and Slogan writing competition for classes XI & XII was organised by the forest division.
In the painting competition, Laishram Shirinivash of Ruda Academy Thoubal secured the 1st position, Sweety Wahengbam of Ruda Academy Thoubal was placed 2nd while Adishwar Akoijam of Sofia English School Thoubal finished at 3rd position.
In the quiz competition, the group of Moses Thokchom, Alexander Chingtham and Shidharth Mayengbam of Khongjom Standard English School stood 1st position, the team of Bishwornath and Hirthik of Khongjom Standard English School secured the 2nd place while team of L Rohit, H Dayananda and N Thanil of Advance Learner School Heirok finished at 3rd position.
In the debating competition, Takhellambam Jemmy of Progressive English School Lamding was declared the best supporter, Md Azawuddin of Khongjom Standard English School and Somorjit Chingtham of Slopland Public School Khongjom were placed 2nd and 3rd positions respectively.
In the slogan writing competition, Ayingbi Narengba of Lamding Higher Sec School secured the 1st position, while Sorokhaibam Saya Devi of Lamding Hr Sec School and Md Azawddin of Khongjom Standard English School were placed 2nd and 3rd positions respectively.
Yumnam Thoi Devi of Lamding Hr Sec School and Ningtam Laishram of Slopland Public School Khongjom finished at 4th and 5th positions in the said competition.
Later, ACF Thoubal, Vaneichong Singson announced that the winners of the quiz competition and debate competition will represent ThoubaI Forest Division at the State level quiz and debate competitions slated to be held on October 5 in Imphal.
DFO Thoubal L Debala; Range Officer of ThoubaI S Samungou; RO Kakching N Iboyaima; L.Dhananjoy Forester Thoubal; BO Yairipok M Biren; BO Pallel Md Sallao; BO Wangoo Md Aslam; Wildlife Warden Ramchandra and staffs of DFO ThoubaI attended the programme among others.
On the other hand, the 64th Wildlife Week Celebration, 2019 for Tamenglong District concluded today after taking out a rally to spread awareness about the significance of wildlife in preserving the ecological balance.
Earlier, the valedictory function held at Indoor Stadium, Tamenglong was graced by the district Deputy Commissioner Armstrong Pame as chief guest.
Tengnoupal, DFO, Arun RS; SP Mohurle Sandip Gopaldas; CMO, Dr Chambo Golmei and Honorary Wildlife Warden Nehemiah Panmei also attended the programme.
During the event, a film christened as "Magic in the Manipur Sky" was also released and prizes for the competitions held as part of the celebration were distributed.