BBMP to give one day salary to relief measures
Bengaluru, August 17: As a gesture at a time of critical situation, BBMP Mayor and the Commissioner have announced that the Palike would give one month salary of the corporators and one day salary of its officers and employees (approximately Rs 1.25 crore) to take up relief measures and provide assistance in rain hit districts like Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada and other places.
Regarding more assistance, the Mayor has called a press conference at Auditorium-1 at the central office at BBMP on Saturday at 11.30 am.
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Zebra population at Bannerghatta Biological Park increases to 10
Bengaluru (PTI): Bannerghatta Biological Park on Monday announced that the total number of zebras in the zoo has steadily increased to 10 with the addition of two foals.
Zebra Kokila, aged two-and-a-half years, gave birth to a foal on January 17, 2026, and Zebra Kaveri, aged 12 years, gave birth to a foal on January 28, 2026, they said.
In a statement, Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) said both the foals were identified as females.
"The newborns are housed along with the other zebras and are under constant observation by the veterinary team and animal keepers," it said.
With the addition of the foals, the total number of zebras in the zoo has steadily increased to 10.
Officials said that zebras have a gestation period of 12 to 13 months and the foals have brown stripes which will eventually become black.
Visitors can get a glimpse of the newborns during their visit, they added.
