Mohamed al-Bashir appointed caretaker PM as Syria faces uncertain transition
Mohamed al-Bashir has been named caretaker Prime Minister of Syria's transitional government until March 1, 2025. Known for leading the rebel-led Salvation Government, al-Bashir assumes the role following a dramatic 12-day rebel offensive that resulted in the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad.
The rapid fall of Assad's regime has left Syrians, regional neighbors, and global powers uneasy about the future. Rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, pledged accountability for crimes committed by the previous administration. "We will not hesitate to hold accountable the criminals, murderers, and officials responsible for torturing the Syrian people," he declared in a statement on Telegram.
Iran, a key ally of the Assad regime, announced it had evacuated 4,000 of its citizens from Syria following the regime's collapse. Meanwhile, tensions escalated as the Israeli military seized control of a demilitarized buffer zone in Syria, established under a 1974 ceasefire agreement. Israel stated the move was temporary and aimed at securing its border.The incursion drew sharp condemnation from several countries, adding to the growing complexity of Syria's transitional phase.
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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.
