DEOMALI, 8 Oct: A mini marathon was organised by the Deomali Forest Division, in collaboration with the NSS unit of Wangcha Rajkumar Government College (WRGC), here in Tirap district on the concluding day of the 72nd Wildlife Week celebration on Thursday.
Held under the theme 'Connecting Habitats, Thriving Wildlife', the mini marathon witnessed the participation of 164 runners. Of the total participants, 43 were students from WRGC, while the remaining participants included forest department personnel and members of the public from Deomali.
The event brought together students, youths, women, government officials and members of the local community, combining the message of physical fitness with awareness about wildlife conservation and biodiversity.
Deomali block ZPM Yalik Lowang, Town Magistrate Toko Kacha and WRGC Assistant Professor Ngamwang Lowang were also present, along with Forest Department officials, NSS volunteers, students and members of the public.
Addressing the participants, Lowang appreciated their enthusiasm and commitment towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She also emphasised the importance of developing greater love and respect for wildlife and biodiversity, highlighting their significance for the wellbeing of both nature and human society.
The Deomali Forest Division appreciated the enthusiastic public participation and called upon the community to work collectively towards making Deomali a model of healthy biodiversity and harmonious coexistence between people and wildlife.
The winners:
General category (boys)
1st - Wanglem Kungkho
2nd - Rohit Chetry
3rd - Rotoan Pumoh
General category (girls)
1st - Nawdam Manham
2nd - Lihphe Gangsa
3rd - Mancha Boi
General category (women)
1st - Rumi Dutta
2nd - Minham Lowang
3rd - Nasen Basia
WRGC-NSS category (boys)
1st - Dangpho Pansa
2nd - Noknyai Pansa
3rd - Phonyai Pansa
WRGC-NSS category (girls)
1st - Pilai Wangsa
2nd - Akhaw Gangsa
3rd - Nelai Wangsa
Departmental staff category (males) 1st - Tehon Ngongwa
2nd - Jitlang Aboh
3rd - Toko Kacha
Departmental staff category (females)
1st - Rongte Moithak
2nd - Chakam Lowang
3rd - Linda Moika
Three school students who successfully completed the marathon were also awarded commendation prizes. They were Hangjon Shin (12), Moandeak Ketok (13), and Wangcha Rajkumar (13).
The Wildlife Week 2026 celebration featured various awareness and conservation-oriented activities aimed at strengthening public participation in wildlife protection.
