Strict action against men guilty of immoral policing in Hanagal: Minister Hebbalkar
Hubballi: Karnataka Minister of Women and Child Development, Lakshmi Hebbalkar, has stated that police officers are actively investigating the recent incident of immoral policing at Nalkar Cross in Hanagal taluk of Haveri district. Speaking to reporters at the airport in the city on Saturday, the minister assured that the government would take stringent measures in the matter.
Hebbalkar mentioned, "The Haveri Superintendent of Police has visited the lodge in Hanagal, where the incident occurred. The government will ensure that stringent measures are taken to address such incidents."
Expressing concern about the recurrence of immoral policing incidents in the state, Hebbalkar emphasized that the government is committed to punishing the guilty parties in accordance with the law. She assured the women of Karnataka that they need not be anxious about such matters.
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Addressing questions about election preparations and candidate selection in the Congress, Hebbalkar stated, "Efforts are being made for the Congress to win all the 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka. Candidates will be selected with great care, considering various aspects related to the election."
Hebbalkar expressed confidence in the Congress's performance in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, citing the voters' preference for the Congress in 136 seats in the Legislative Assembly. She affirmed that the Congress has fulfilled the five guarantees promised to the people over the last six months.
Regarding the BJP's 'Congress Sleeping' campaign on social media, Hebbalkar remarked that the BJP has only recently "woken up." She declared her support for the Party High Command's decision to abstain from attending the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, stating, "I am a devotee of Lord Rama but do not wish to comment on the issue any further."
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Eight black-capped capuchin monkeys arrive at Bannerghatta zoo
Bengaluru (PTI): Bannerghatta Biological Park on Monday announced the successful import of eight black-capped capuchin monkeys from a wildlife facility in South Africa under an animal exchange programme.
The four male and four female monkeys (Sapajus apella) were imported from the Induna Primate and Parrot Park in South Africa and arrived at the Kempegowda International Airport at around 9 pm on December 14, BBP said in a statement.
The exchange, carried out under a duly approved animal exchange programme, aims to strengthen conservation initiatives, enhance genetic diversity of the captive population, promote visitor awareness, and support scientific research, the statement said.
According to BBP officials, the import was conducted in strict compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
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Prior approvals were obtained from the Central Zoo Authority, New Delhi, along with no-objection certificates from the State Chief Wildlife Warden, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, and the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau.
Import permits were also secured from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in accordance with guidelines prescribed by the Department of Animal Husbandry, officials said.
"All animals were inspected and quarantined in South Africa as per the prescribed guidelines. In addition, advance no-objection certificates were obtained from the Animal Quarantine Services before importation," the statement said.
Upon arrival, the capuchins were placed in a designated quarantine facility and will undergo post-import health checks before being moved to the zoo premises for public display, officials said.
"This initiative underscores Bannerghatta Biological Park’s continued commitment to global conservation collaboration, scientific animal management, and compliance with national and international wildlife regulations," the statement added.
The exchange programme further strengthens BBP’s role in promoting best practices in ex-situ conservation and wildlife education.
