Mangaluru: Pandurang Phaldesai's book chosen best Konkani work of 2018
Mangaluru, Jan 23: Noted writer Pandurang Phaldesai's book on the aesthetic beauty of folklore in Goa has been chosen for the award for best Konkani work in the year 2018 by Manipal-based T M A Pai Foundation.
Phaldesai is from Alto Porvorim, Goa.
Dr Pandurang Phaldesai
The book, titled 'Gonyachya Lokavedache Saundarya Shastra', which is in Devanagari script, was published in 2017.
The award carries a cash of Rs 25,000 and citation.
A collection of Konkani short stories, 'Fathor' (stone) authored by Richie John Pais, has been selected for the commendation award.
Richie John Pais
The book, published by Nia Publishers, Mangaluru in 2017, is in Kannada script.
The award carries a cash of Rs 10,000 and a citation.
Pais is also a poet, dramatist and humorist, who writes in Konkani and English.
'Fathor' is a short story collection comprising 11 stories, exploring different themes, including love, pain, psychology and human bonds, a release here said.
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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.
