Bird flu alert sounded at Jiri

Jacob Panmei
JIRIBAM, Dec 23 : Sounding red alert over possible outbreak of Bird flu in the sub-division, a day long training programme of Rapid Response Team on Bird flu sponsored by Directorate of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Services, Government of Manipur was held at Jiri Town Hall here today.
Organised by the office of Jiri Veterinary and Animal Husbandry, the training programme was attended by Chairperson of Jiribam Municipal Council M Ratan Singh as chief guest, Deputy Director of Veterinary Office, Jiri Dr S Thoiba as functional president and president of All Jiribam United Clubs’ Association M Maipaksana and Councillor of Jiribam Municipal Council T Panmei as guest of honour.
Notably, the Veterinary Office at Jiri has opened a check post to prevent incoming of poultry products from Assam to Manipur in the wake of Bird flu outbreak in Assam.