Those who speak about state’s division are fools: Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, July 28: Those who talk about dividing the state are fools. They are not aware of the importance of state’s unification movement, said former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Speaking at a function held at Gyan Jyothi auditorium here on Sunday, he said, "Let's discuss more about the development of North Karnataka. But the words regarding the division of the state should not come from anyone.”
“The Kannada Unification Movement took place after the country got independence. At that time, Kannada unification took place as the result of the continuous struggle of writers, fighters, and political leaders. Those who do not know this history are talking about division. It is not right,” he said.
“The BJP leader Sreeramulu, who is speaking about the division of the state, does not know the history of unification. They should not work to harm the state for their selfishness. Such statements should be stopped right here,” he added.
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Pilikula zoo to welcome penguins, Asiatic lion, yellow anacondas under animal exchange initiative
Mangaluru: Pilikula Biological Park is preparing to welcome a range of new species, including an Asiatic lion, penguins, and yellow anacondas, as part of an animal exchange program.
H. Jayaprakash Bhandary, the park's director, stated that the zoo will receive a male Asiatic lion, wolves, exotic birds, and gharial crocodiles from Nandankanan Biological Park in Odisha. In return, Pilikula will send dhole (wild dog), reticulated pythons, Asian palm civets, and Brahminy kites to Nandankanan.
Additionally, penguins native to South America will be brought from Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo in Mumbai, with Pilikula providing marsh crocodiles in exchange.
Yellow anacondas will be brought from the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust in Chennai, in return for Indian cobras and other venomous snakes from Pilikula.
Exotic birds from S.V. Zoological Park (Tirupati zoo), Andhra Pradesh will be exchanged for Asian palm civets and other animals.
Bhandary noted that the penguins will require a special enclosure to provide a supportive environment, which will be created with the help of CSR funds or donors. He added that the introduction of penguins will lead to an increase in the number of visitors to the zoo.
