MLA Harshvardhan delivers speech in favour of BJP during Valmiki Jayanti programme
Representatives boycotted the programme and walk out
Mysuru: MLA Harshvardhan delivered a speech in favour of the BJP during the Valmiki Jayanti programme at Nanjanagudu. Consequently, people's representatives boycotted the programme and walked out.
The incident took place at the Valmiki Jayanti programme organised by the taluk administration on the premises of Sri Srikanteshwara Swamy temple here on Wednesday.
Representatives from all the parties were present on the dais during the Valmiki Jayanti programme. Varuna constituency MLA Dr. Yatindra Siddaramaiah spoke on the occasion. Then MLA Harshvardhan came to the podium and said "Ballary Tiger Sreeramulu, former Minister Srinivas Prasad and other BJP leaders have fought a lot to add the Talwar community in Nayak race. Therefore Nayaks must be supported. You all must understand this." When he said these words, former Minister Kalale Keshavamurthy, ZP member Lata Shetty, Taluk Panchayat Member Moogashetty, Valmiki Samaj Leader S.C Basavaraj and others who were sitting on the dais walked out of the programme.
Even people could not digest these words and they too started walking out. But, MLA Harshvardhan, without paying heed to this, continued his speech. Later, the organisers concluded the programme.
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Bengaluru: Four South African cheetahs arrive at Bannerghatta Biological Park
Bengaluru: Four cheetahs, including two females, have arrived at Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) from South Africa, NDTV reported.
The animals, brought from Induna Primate and Parrot Park in South Africa, landed at Kempegowda International Airport at around 1:15 am on Saturday. The transfer was carried out in accordance with the Wild Life (Protection) Act, BBP said in a statement.
Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre received the cheetahs at the airport cargo terminal.
The Minister asked officials and veterinary teams to ensure strict quarantine protocols, a prescribed diet, and close health monitoring for 30 days to help the animals acclimate smoothly.
Highlighting that cheetahs, locally known as “Sivangi,” have disappeared from Karnataka’s forests, the minister stressed the need to raise public awareness through zoological institutions. He also instructed Dr Sunil Panwar, Member Secretary, Zoo Authority of Karnataka (ZAK), to prioritise the safety and well-being of the animals.
The BBP officials said that before transportation, the cheetahs underwent thorough health inspections and quarantine in South Africa as per the guidelines of the Department of Animal Husbandry.
Required No Objection Certificates (NoC) were also obtained from Animal Quarantine Services prior to import.
"Upon arrival at BBP, the animals have been placed in a designated quarantine facility for post-import health checks and observation, after which they will be shifted to their enclosures for public viewing," the BBP said.
This import underscores BBP's commitment to international collaboration in wildlife conservation, scientific management of animals, and strict adherence to regulatory protocols. It further strengthens the park's role in ex-situ conservation and environmental education, official said.
