Ministry of Defence contributes T-565 Tank to Dharmasthala Museum
Belthangady: The Ministry of Defence reportedly contributed a T-565 Tank through the Pune central defence depot to the Manjusha Museum at Dharmasthala.
The donated T-565 Tank was used in service of the nation’s security for approximately 40 years. Notably, it was used during the 1971 Indo-Pak war and the Bangladesh liberation war.
Technical information: The tank, which weighs 40 tons, stands at a height of nine feet, is 27.6 feet in length, and 10.8 feet in breadth. The armoured vehicle has recorded a maximum speed of 51kilometere/hour and has a capacity of 500 horsepower.
The tank, which was developed during times of the Soviet Union, was added to the Indian Army in 1968.
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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.
