Bantwal: Billava leader Sesappa Kotian passes away
Mangaluru, Jan 27: Social worker, entrepreneur and Billava leader Sesappa Kotian (75) died in Hubballi on Friday due to cardiac arrest, family sources said.
Kotian is survived by wife, son and four daughters.
Kotian had founded Shubha Beedis and provided jobs to hundreds of people. He started off by selling the beedis on scooter and autorickshaw and grew as a businessman.
He started Shubhalaxmi Bus Travels also for the rural people. He founded a soft drinks unit, Shubalaxmi auditorium and involved himself in religious and social activities. He was president of Billava Samaja Seva Sangha of Bantwal taluk for 26 consecutive years.
Dakshina Kannada district administration had conferred him with the Rajyotsava Award in 2022 in recognition of his social work.
Nalin Kumar Kateel, MP, Ramanath Rai, former minister, Rajesh Naik, MLA, Janardhan Poojary, former union minister, and others offered their condolences.
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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.
