Tulunadu flag unfurled at India-China border
Manipal: A group of enthusiastic youth based in Udupi-Manipal including Shutterbox films fame Sachin Shetty, biker and entrepreneur Arjun Pai have unfurled the Tulunadu flag in the Himalayas of Indo-China border during their motorcycle tour to the 15,300ft high mountain.
Embarking the journey from New Delhi, the bikers have travelled to Hikkim, 1,900km away from New Delhi, where world’s highest post office is located at a height of 12,270ft. The bikers have also visited Chitkul village, the last village located in the Indo-China border at a height of 11,320ft.
The group of four, including Annie Arun and Sai set about on 1 March who arrived at Siliguri which is 1900km away from New Delhi.
In a statement, Selco General Manager Jagadish Pai said that a group of fifteen bikers from across the country had participated in the first phase of the tour. However, the bikers of Udupi continued their adventure in the worst snow-capped regions of Himachal Pradesh from 16 March onwards, he said.
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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.
