Google suspends Vartha Bharati's YouTube channel over R-Day Program streaming
The official YouTube Channel of Vartha Bharati ( youtube.com/varthabharatinews ) was on Thursday suspended by the video sharing platform over a copyright strike that came on a Government of India programme.
Vartha Bharati is a prominent Kannada language daily newspaper from Karnataka running in its 20th year. Vartha Bharati's YouTube channel has gained wide popularity in recent years for its unique news and views video programmes.
The account was suspended and was barred from uploading or live streaming any material on the channel for next seven days due to the strike.
This was reported after the channel live streamed the Republic day event held on Thursday at Kartavya Path, Delhi taken from Prime Minister's live streaming, which is generally used by media channels.
Vartha Bharati's appeal against the strike and sanctions was also turned down by Google.
In its appeal, Vartha Bharati mentioned that the event was being streamed using a government feed which was generally used by media houses.
This is a regular practice that media houses use feeds from government channels to give live streaming of important national festivals and celebrations. Even on Thursday, many YouTube channels of various regional languages have used government feed to live stream the Republic Day Parade at Delhi. Google however turned down the Vartha Bharati's appeal and has upheld the suspension and sanctions.
Vartha Bharati's YouTube channel has over 2.1 lakh subscribers and is among the prominent Kannada news and views channels on YouTube.
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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.
