Veteran stage actor Sadananda Suvarna passes away
Mangaluru: Veteran stage actor and National Award-winning filmmaker Sadananda Suvarna (93) passed away on Tuesday at a private hospital in Mangaluru.
Arrangements will be made tomorrow at the town hall from 1 pm to 3 pm for people to pay their last respects. As per his wishes, his body will be donated, according to family sources.
Suvarna, a celebrated figure in Kannada and Tulu theater, wrote and directed numerous successful dramas. He was known for his acclaimed films such as "Ghatashraddha," "Kubi Mattu Iyala," popular TV serial "Guddada Bhootha," and a documentary giving an intimate look into the life of Shivaram Karanth.
Originally from Mulki in Dakshina Kannada, Suvarna completed his high school education in Mumbai. He worked as a teacher in a night high school in Mumbai for five years before becoming a paint dealer for three decades. His contributions to Kannada theater in Mumbai spanned five decades, during which he also wrote short stories and novels.
Suvarna served as the executive producer for national award-winning films like Tabarana Kathe, Mane, and Kraurya. His directorial debut came in 1989 with the film Kubi Mattu Iyala, based on a short story by Poornachandra Tejaswi. He also directed documentaries on prominent figures such as Shivaram Karanth and Sri Narayana Guru. ‘Tulunadu Ondu Inukunota’, a documentary showcasing the rich culture of Tulunadu is also one of his celebrated works.
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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.
