Charmadi Ghat closed for traffic due to heavy rain
Belthangady: In the backdrop of heavy rain that has been lashing Coastal Karnataka and adjoining parts, Charmadi Ghat that links Chikkamagaluru and Mangaluru has been closed for traffic and vehicular movement with immediate effect from Wednesday morning.
The District Administration on Wednesday morning announced the move to close the road for traffic owing to heavy rains. Dakshina Kannada has already been put under red alert for August 7 and 8 due to heavy rain.
The Charmadi Ghat section received heavy downpour of rain on Tuesday night and fire brigade team along with prominent social activist Charmadi Hasanabba were busy clearing the road for vehicular movement.
Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Sasikanth Senthil and other senior police officials also reached the Charmadi Ghat. Police and fire brigade teams helped locals and others to reach to a safe zone.
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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.
