Vartha Bharati's Imtiyaz Sha Thumbay among 47 Journalists to get award for excellence in Journalism
Bengaluru: Karnataka Union of Working Journalists on Tuesday released the list of 47 Journalists from across the state who will be awarded lifetime achievements and for extraordinary reporting for the year 2018.
Imtiyaz Sha Thumbay of Vartha Bharati has been selected for the B S Venkataram Award for Excellent Scoop Report for the year.
Among others, Udayavani’s Sub-Editor Manohar Prasad has been selected for the DVG Award, Senior reporter Timappa Bhatt has been selected for Patil Putappa Award.
The awards will be conferred in the 35th State body meet of the organisation in Mangaluru's Townhall on March 7 and 8.
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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.
