DK DC getting hundreds of calls every day seeking holiday for schools, colleges due to rain
Says hundreds of calls are making his official phone useless in cases of emergencies
Mangaluru: Mullai Muhilan, the Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada District, has issued a press statement addressing the chaos surrounding his official contact number. This follows a surge of calls from individuals seeking confirmation of school closures due to heavy rain, leading to disruption of official communication lines.
The Commissioner revealed that his number is being circulated in WhatsApp groups, with instructions for people to inquire about leave. This has resulted in an overwhelming influx of calls, reaching seven to eight per minute, amounting to several hundred calls over a span of five to six hours. The barrage of inquiries has continued late into the night and resumed early in the morning.
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Muhilan emphasized that many of the callers are not even students. He noted that his mobile phone is a vital communication tool, especially during disaster situations, and the current situation is rendering it ineffective.
"We are reluctant to take harsh measures as it involves students and children, but the spread of fake notices is contributing to this unwarranted frenzy," Muhilan stated. He urged the public to refrain from engaging in such activities and added that serious action would be taken against those responsible for disseminating false information.
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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.
