World Animal Day observed at Kalimpong
MUKESH SHARMA
Kalimpong, October 4
The Human Resource Development Department Kalimpong in
colloboration with the Kalimpong Animal Center today observed the World Animal
Day at the North Bengal Agriculture College hall in Kalimpong.
The GTA Sabhasad cum
the Animal Husbandry head Ramesh Lama was present as the chief guest along with
the AH Department’s Deputy Director YR Tamang as the special guest.
Dr Kesang Bomzan at the outset educated the masses on Rabies,
which she said that 97% is spread by dog bite, 2% by cats and 1% by the other
animals.
Dr Bomzan also showed some of the pictures related to the
disease. Dr Ismail Mangrati highlighted on the prevention measures of Rabies. Likewise,
Dr DP Pandey informed on the Animal birth control. Around 8-10 people has died
in the Hills within last 2 years due to Rabies he informed. The MDMOH Kalimpong
Dr SR Pradhan also imparted information on the disease to the gathering. Dr
Latshering Bhutia also stressed on the control and the prevention measures of
the disease, which once was universal in the plains.
The programme also had the presence of the representatives of
the departments, School heads, Kalimpong Municipality Councilors and others.
The day also witnessed open house discussions. The programme, which started
with the welcome speech of Dr Devendra Pradhan, winded up with the vote of
thanks by Dr J Bhutia.
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