Dharmasthala: Rider dies after bike crashes into fallen tree on road
Belthangady: A Bike rider reportedly passed away on the spot after crashing into a tree that had fallen in the middle of the road going towards Netravati Snanaghatta at Dharmasthala around 5 am on Wednesday.
The deceased bike rider has been identified as a resident of Odilnaala Mugulichatra named Vasanth Kumar (42), it is learned.
Reportedly, the deceased used to run a hotel establishment near the Netravati Snanaghatta at Dharmasthala. It is learned that on early Wednesday morning while he was travelling towards Snanaghatta from Dharmasthala on his bike, Vasanth Kumar had not seen the fallen tree on the road and accidentally crashed into it causing the accident that claimed his life.
He was reportedly thrown off the bike due to the intensity of the crash resulting in grievous injuries to his head that ultimately led to his death on the spot, the police informed.
Belthangady traffic police station’s Sub-Inspector Odiyappa Gowda along with police staff visited the site and conducted an inquiry.
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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.
