PM Modi speaks to CM on Kodagu situation
Bengaluru, August 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday telephoned Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy and got all the details on the rescue operations and relief measures in rain-hit and flood-affected Kodagu district. He also assured the CM of all assistance for rescue and relief measures.
The CM told the PM that the rescue and relief works were being carried out on war-footing. Army, NDRF and other rescue teams have been working in this drive and so far, 3,500 people were rescued. Now, the rescue operation was still on, the CM said.
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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.
