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Manipur observes World Wetlands Day

By Correspondent

IMPHAL, Feb 3 - World wetlands Day was observed in Manipur under the theme �Wetlands for a sustainable future� on Friday.

Forest and Environment Minister Th Shyamkumar attended the celebration at Thanga village located near Loktak, the largest freshwater lake in NE.

Shyamkumar appealed to the people not to use LED lights for fishing and scare migratory birds from coming to the lake.

Other speakers highlighted how it is important for the State to preserve the wetlands, besides Loktak. The Day was also jointly observed by Department of Environment and Editors� Guild by holding a discussion in Imphal.

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