Prominent NRI, philanthropist Dr. Ronald Colaco visits Vartha Bharati headquarters
Mangaluru: Renowned NRI businessman, philanthropist Dr. Ronald Colaco, who is set to receive an honorary doctorate from Mangaluru University, visited the headquarters of Vartha Bharati on Friday evening, accompanied by his wife, Jean Colaco.
During his visit, Dr. Colaco toured all the departments of Varta Bharati and engaged in discussions with Editor-in-Chief Abdussalam Puthige and the editorial team.
Expressing his admiration for the media house, Dr. Colaco said, "I read Vartha Bharati every morning without fail. I greatly appreciate Vartha Bharati's straightforward, precise, and thorough journalism. The newspaper and its digital media truly give a voice to the voiceless, standing out as a unique, people-oriented platform. The fearless reporting and impressive programs on its channel are commendable. I hope Vartha Bharati continues in this manner always."
Dr. Aarti Krishna, Vice Chairperson of the Non-resident Indian Cell of the state government, also praised Vartha Bharati, highlighting its dedication to addressing the issues faced by non-resident Kannadigas.
During the visit, Dr. Aarti Krishna, Vidhan Parishad Member Ivan D'Souza, and Syndicate Member of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Dr. UT Iftikhar presented the Colaco couple with a memento and felicitations.
Vartha Bharati Mangalore Bureau Chief Pushparaj BN, extended welcome to the esteemed guests during their visit.
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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.
