Bhatkal man set to return to Dubai for employment dies in road accident
Honavar: Abdul Wajid, a Bhatkal resident who was set to return to Dubai in a few days, where he was employed, died in a road accident on the Gersuppa National Highway in Honavar taluk today.
His wife, who was with him, sustained minor injuries and is reported to be out of danger.
Abdul Wajid (40), a resident of Hilal Street in Makhdoom Colony, was traveling with his wife from Bhatkal to visit his brother in Shiralkopa.
The accident occurred when their omnicar collided with a bus coming from the opposite direction on the highway. Both Abdul Wajid and his wife were injured in the accident.
They were rushed to Honavar Hospital. Due to Abdul Wajid's critical condition, efforts were made to transfer him to Udupi Hospital. He succumbed to his injuries before reaching the hospital at around 6 pm.
Abdul Wajid had returned from Dubai to Bhatkal a month ago and was preparing to return to Dubai shortly when this tragic accident occurred.
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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.
