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Falcon village
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 26 2015:
Acknowledging the commendable roles taken by villagers of Phalong (Bhalok), Tamenglong district for protection of migratory birds which make long distance journey from Siberia, China etc for temporary shelter during winter season, Phalong village has been declared as Amur Falcon Village.
Moreover, the State Government has given a cash reward of Rs 50,000 to the village for protection of migratory birds.
The village was given the rare recognition as an acknowledgement of the commendable measures taken up by the village authority for protection of wild animals including Amur Falcon, locally known as Akoipuina.
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During an awareness programme on the importance of protecting wildlife held at the village today, Additional PCCF K Angami declared that Phalong village has been recognised by the State Government as 'Amur Falcon village' .
He also handed over cash reward of Rs 50,000 to the village authority.
Eight air-guns seized from the village were also handed over to Forest Department officials.
Producer of documentary film Thamoigidamak Thawai Dee Abonmai AXL and actor Wini Pamei were also present at the awareness programme.
Additional PCCF K Angami, DCF Dr Lokho Puni and CCF Kh Ibomcha were the chief guest, guest of honour and president respectively of the programme where honorary wildlife warden Dr Chambou and Nehemiah Pamei were also present.
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