Mangaluru: A host of local organisations and Muslim leaders on Tuesday organised a felicitation event for Dakshina Kannada MP and recently appointed State President of BJP, Nalin Kumar Kateel at Hotel Ocean Pearl in Mangaluru.

Speaking at the event, Nalin Kumar Kateel added that he will ensure that he will work for the cause of people and fulfill their demands. He also added that the development of Dakshina Kannada District is on top of his agenda and that he will take everyone in confidence for the betterment of the District.

“I come from RSS background. There I have been taught patriotism and to see god in humans. There is no doubt about it. The place where I was born and brought up had more than 80% of Muslim population. I then joined BJP and then the atmosphere changed for me. But the way I am being honored and felicitated by Muslim leaders today, this will go a long way and will stay as a pleasant memory for me” Nalin Kumar said during his address.

Y Abdullah Kunhi, Chancellor of Yenepoya Group of Institutions in his address lauded Nalin Kumar and added that the abilities of Nalin Kumar has prompted the party high command to appoint him as the state chief.

Talent Research Foundation founder and Managing Director of Vishwas Bawa Builders, Abdul Rauf Puthige, former MLA Rukmaya Poojary, Beary’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry president S M Rasheed, President of Ullal darga Abdul Rasheed and others were present during the event.

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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.