Don't want to be in ministry because of my caste: Kundapur MLA Haladi Srinivas Shetty
Mangaluru: Kundapur MLA Haladi Srinivas Shetty on Thursday said that he is not seeking ministry in the government on grounds of his caste.
"If I am being given a ministry it should not be because of my caste but because of the work I do," he said.
He was speaking at an event organised by Dakshina Kannada BJP in felicitation of Nalin Kumar Kateel on his appointment as BJP's state president.
Speaking of Bunt Sangha's protest in Bengaluru against his exclusion from the cabinet, he said "I represent all castes and religions. I don't approve of any organisation or community supporting me".
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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.
