Karnataka: Government order schools to windup examinations as state reports first Corona Virus case
Bengaluru: As Karnataka reported first case of Corona Virus, State Government has initiated several precautionary measures to cap the spread of deadly virus. The education department declared holidays to the kindergarten students in Bengaluru Rural District and Bengaluru Urban District.
The announcement was made by Minister Dr. K Sudhakar after a 40-year old passenger, a software engineer who arrived from America tested positive for Corona Virus.
A circular issued by the government added that the move was prompted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaring Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) due to the virus scare.
The circular also directed the schools to conduct examinations for the students of grade 1 to 5 between 11 March to 16 March while also directing the school authorities to wind up examination of grade 6 – 9 before March 23.
The circular further added that students showing any symptoms linked to Corona Virus including mild fever, to be reported to the health authorities for immediate adequate treatment, tests and checkup.
However, the time table for SSLC board examination has not been altered.
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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.
