Civic worker dies after falling from electric pole while removing flex boards in Tumkur
Tumkur: A civic worker on Thursday died of electrocution while he was removing banners and flex boards after the conclusion of Vijayadashami and Ayudhpuja here in Tumkur.
The deceased has been identified as Narasimha Murthy (29). Murthy was assigned the duty of taking off all the banners and flex boards that were installed arounf townhall area here on the occasion of festivities over the last few days.
According to the reports Murthy was removing a flex board attached to a electric pole on Thursday morning when he was electrocuted. He fell down from the pole on his head and died on the spot.
City Corporation Mayor, Lalita Ravish, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Rakesh Kumar visited the family of Murthy and assured a job to one family member.
The body of Murthy was also handed over to the family after post-mortem.
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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.
