September 5 declared as ‘Gauri Lankesh Day’ by Canadian Municipality
Commemorating the death of Indian journalist Gauri Lankesh, who was assassinated for being an outspoken writer, the Mayor of the City of Burnaby in Canada has declared September 5th of every year to be celebrated as ‘Gauri Lankesh Day’. Gauri was shot dead outside her home in Bengaluru on 5th September, 2017.
In the proclamation made by Mayor Mike Hurley on August 27, Friday, Gauri Lankesh is described as a “courageous Indian journalist who stood up for truth and justice” and “laid down her life… in her fight against repression and for human rights”.
Courageous editor Gauri Lankesh, who consistently wrote against superstition and growing fanaticism and criticised the policies of BJP government in New Delhi was allegedly killed by right-wing extremists.
The late activist journalist was known for challenging and questioning those in power through her writings and speeches. While leading thinkers, activists, and writers in India had mourned Lankesh’s death, some elements who strongly defend the present Union government had celebrated her death.
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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.
