Drinking water well goes "missing" in Bantwal, PDO files police complaint
Bantwal: While it is natural to register a missing report with the police when any person, animal, or assets go missing, at the Bantwal police station a unique complaint has been filed over the apparent missing of a well. The Narikombu village’s Panchayat Development Officer (PDO) reportedly filed a complaint, “A well has gone missing, please search and give”, at the Bantwal station.
In his complaint to the police, the Narikombu village PDO identified as Shivagondappa Biradar has asked the police to find the missing well which was constructed under the Mahatma Gandhi National Employment Guarantee at the Narikombu gram panchayat jurisdiction in Nelyadka.
Additionally in the complaint, the PDO has also accused a resident of Nelyadka identified as Dayanand Poojary of covering the well with dirt and invading the area.
During the 13th year of the Mahatma Gandhi National Employment Guarantee scheme 2012, the well had been publically dug with a grant of 73,305 rupees. At present, a local named Dayanand Poojary has unlawfully closed the well and encroached on the area. Through his complaint, the PDO has asked for legal action to be taken against Dayanand Poojary for causing an economic loss to the government.
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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.
