Bengaluru man buys world's most expensive 'wolfdog' for Rs 50 crore
Bengaluru: In an interesting display of luxury, a Bengaluru man has purchased the world’s most expensive wolfdog for a staggering Rs 50 crore ($5.7 million). The rare dog, named Cadabomb Okami, is a unique crossbreed between a wolf and a Caucasian Shepherd, and is believed to be the first of its kind.
Satish, a 51-year-old dog enthusiast, bought the 8-month-old pup in February. Satish, known for his collection of over 150 expensive dog breeds, revealed that the wolfdog was born in the United States and weighs around 75 kg, standing at a height of 30 inches, as reported by The Sun.
Satish, who also serves as the President of the Indian Dog Breeders Association, described the wolfdog as an extraordinary animal, saying, "He is an extremely rare breed of dog and looks exactly like a wolf. This breed has not been sold in the world before."
The dog has quickly become a sensation, with people flocking to take selfies and photos with the animal. Satish jokingly shared, "My dog and I get more attention than an actor at a movie screening, we both are crowd-pullers."
Satish, who has a penchant for owning unique dog breeds, stated that he bought the pup not only for his love of dogs but also to introduce such rare breeds to India.
He added that there is ample space for the dogs to roam freely, with a team of six people to care for them. Despite the city's relatively cool weather, the dogs are well looked after without the need for air conditioning.
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Karnataka govt directs municipal corps to regulate, prohibit pigeon feeding
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka government has issued directions to municipal corporations across the state to regulate and prohibit feeding pigeons in public places, citing serious public health concerns.
Deputy Secretary to Government V Lakshmikanth has written to the Urban Development Department requesting it to issue directions to the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and all municipal corporations to take immediate steps to implement the measures.
In an official note dated December 16 issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department and released to the media on Wednesday, the department said uncontrolled feeding of pigeons in public places has resulted in large congregations of birds, excessive droppings and serious health concerns, particularly respiratory illnesses linked to prolonged exposure to pigeon droppings and feathers such as hypersensitivity pneumonitis and other lung diseases.
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"The commissioner, the Greater Bengaluru Authority and the Commissioners and chief officers of other municipal corporations shall take necessary action to mitigate the causes of dangerous disease spread by pigeon and enforce specified guidelines in their respective jurisdiction," the note said.
According to the department, these include a prohibition on feeding pigeons or causing pigeons to be fed in areas where it may cause nuisance or pose a health hazard to the public. Pigeon feeding shall be permitted only in designated areas in a controlled manner, subject to certain conditions.
"The designated areas may be selected in consultation with stakeholders. The responsibility for upkeep of the designated areas and compliance to the directions shall be taken up by some charitable organisation or an NGO. The feeding in designated areas shall be permitted only for some limited hours in the day," it said.
The note further stated that authorised officers of local authorities shall issue on-the-spot warnings and may impose fines for violation of the order, or lodge complaints to prosecute offenders under Sections 271 (Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) and 272 (Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
It also directed local authorities to conduct public awareness campaigns, including the display of signboards, banners and digital messages, explaining the health hazards associated with pigeon droppings and feathers, the content of the regulatory directions and penalties for violations, and alternative humane methods of bird conservation that do not endanger public health.
