Ahead of diwali, Karnataka government revise salaries of police personnel, adds hardship allowance
Bengaluru: Karnataka Government on Saturday issued orders announcing addition of Rs. 1000 hardship allowances to the police personnel in the state while also revising their salaries ahead of Diwali.
Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa added that the move comes in effect as recommended by the Raghavendra Auradkar Committee to revise the salaries of police personnel in the state.
By upgrading the pay scales as recommended in the report, the government has given priority to the welfare of officers and staff of the police department, Yediyurappa said.
With the orders, the salary of a newly joined police constable will go up from Rs. 30,427 (including all allowances) to Rs. 34,267.
The addition of hardship allowance is expected to cost the government an additional Rs. 10.70 crore every month and Rs 128.38 crore annually.
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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.
