B’luru ‘Yogathon’ draws 6.5 lakh participants: Karnataka sets Guinness record, says minister
Bengaluru: With more than six lakh people participating in the ‘Yogathon’ organized at the Kanteerava stadium in the city on Sunday morning, Youth Empowerment and Sports Minister Dr Narayana Gowda has expressed delight at Karnataka having set a Guinness World Record.
“We have, thereby, surpassed the record of 1.6 lakh yoga participants set by Rajasthan,” said the minister, adding, “We had planned for five lakh yoga enthusiasts to participate in the event, but 6.5 lakh people came for the 'Yogathon'.”
Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot and Dr Gowda were among the participants in the ‘Yogathon’ organized by the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports.
Dr Gowda thanked the people of the state for the excellent response to the program. “I am grateful to all the students, members of various organizations, volunteers, government staff members and officers and other yoga enthusiasts who ensured the success of the ‘Yogathon’,” the minister 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.
