Forest Department shooter attacked by wild elephant while trying to treat its injuries, dies
Sakleshpur: A tragic incident unfolded on Thursday morning near Alur in Sakleshpur, as a Forest Department staff member lost his life after being severely injured by a wild elephant. The incident occurred when the staff member, identified as Forest Department sharp-shooter Venkatesh, approached the elephant to administer a dose of anesthetic.
The wild elephant, named 'Bheema', had been injured and had been roaming in the Alur taluk area, causing concern among the local residents. In a brave effort to assist the injured animal, Venkatesh volunteered to approach 'Bheema' at Halliyur and provide it with an anesthetic dose. Tragically, as Venkatesh neared the elephant, 'Bheema' unexpectedly attacked him, resulting in serious injuries that proved fatal.
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Following the attack, Venkatesh was immediately rushed to the Hassan District Hospital for medical treatment. Despite the medical team's best efforts, he unfortunately did not respond to the treatment and passed away.
'Bheema' had sustained injuries after an encounter with other wild elephants in the Alur, Belur, Yalasur, Sakleshpur, and Arkalgud areas of the Hassan Forest Division in the second week of August. The elephant had initially been treated on August 25. However, due to the worsening condition of 'Bheema', the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests had approved further treatment for the injured elephant.
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Telangana govt revokes ticket price hike for actor Ram Charan's 'Game Changer'
Hyderabad, Jan 12: The Telangana government has revoked its earlier orders allowing an increase in ticket prices for actor Ram Charan starrer 'Game Changer'.
Complying with the High Court directives, the government said early morning shows will not be permitted in future 'until public interest, health and safety are duly considered'.
The orders withdrawing permission for screening the movie with enhanced rates would be effective from January 16, an official statement said on Saturday night.
Following a request made by the makers of 'Game Changer', the state government had issued orders on January 3 permitting screening of six shows on January 10 (including extra show at 4 am) with an additional amount of Rs 150 for multiplex theatres and Rs 100 for single theatres.
It also allowed screening of five shows from January 11 to 19 (for nine days) with an additional amount of Rs 100 for multiplex theatres and Rs 50 for single theatres.
While allowing additional shows and hike in prices, the government had said advertisements on adverse impact of narcotics and drugs and cyber crime should be screened.
However, the High Court passed interim directions on January 10 to review the decision issued ... in enhancing the ticket rates on Rs 150 for multiplex and Rs 100 for single theatres from the regular rates, within 24 hours from the date of receipt of a copy of the order... and also to not allow early morning shows.
Opposition BRS MLA T Harish Rao on January 10 criticised the Congress government for allowing ticket price hike though state Cinematography Minister K Venkata Reddy spoke against it in the Legislative Assembly in the wake of the death of a woman in a stampede on December 4, 2024, at the premiere of Allu Arjun starrer 'Pushpa-2'.
