Lohia Samata Vidyalaya urges renaming of Shivamogga Railway Station after Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia
Bengaluru: In a formal appeal to the Union Minister for Railways, V. Somanna, Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Samata Vidyalaya, under the leadership of Managing Trustee Prof. Ravivarma Kumar, has requested the renaming of Shivamogga or Sagar Railway Station in honour of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, the founder of the Socialist Movement of India. The appeal aims to commemorate Lohia’s 115th birth anniversary on 23 March 2025.
In the letter, Prof. Ravivarma Kumar highlighted Dr. Lohia’s significant contributions as a freedom fighter, advocate for social justice, and champion of land reforms. The letter recalls Dr. Lohia's pivotal role in the Kagodu Satyagraha, a landmark agitation in Shivamogga district demanding land reforms. Prof. Kumar noted that Lohia’s efforts inspired widespread land reform movements across India, culminating in Karnataka's landmark land reforms under the leadership of former Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs, which benefitted over 15 lakh tenants.
The letter also touched upon Dr. Lohia's role in shaping Indian politics, including his advocacy for non-Congressism, which eventually led to the formation of non-Congress governments in nine states in 1967 and the first non-Congress central government in 1977. His efforts to promote social justice, including reservation for backward classes and women, and his advocacy for gender equality, were also highlighted.
Prof. Kumar emphasised the historical significance of Shivamogga, where Dr. Lohia was arrested at Sagar Railway Station in 1951 during the Kagodu Satyagraha, making it a fitting tribute to name the station after him.
The letter concludes with a plea to Minister Somanna to honour Dr. Lohia’s legacy by renaming either Shivamogga or Sagar Railway Station as "Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Railway Station" on his birth anniversary.
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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.
