Accident at construction site: FIR against contractor, 2 others
Mangaluru (PTI): Mangaluru Police have filed an FIR against three persons in connection with an accident at a construction site where a worker died, police said on Friday.
The FIR was filed against Venugopal, the contractor of the project, and two others, they said.
Chandan Kumar, a labourer was killed in a mudslide at the construction site on Wednesday while another worker was injured.
According to Mangaluru City police Commissioner Anupam Aggarwal, investigation is still on to ascertain the cause of the incident.
The Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board has sanctioned a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the family of Chandan Kumar.
The contractor also paid Rs two lakh compensation to the kin of the deceased.
Labour department officials said the workers' families will get insurance under the Labour Compensation Act.
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
