After multiple efforts to reunite the abandoned three-month-old male elephant calf with its mother and herds proved unsuccessful, it was designated as a captive animal and shifted to Theppakadu elephant camp in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. Learn more about the rescue and relocation process.
Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) sealed over 500 premises in the last two days as part of the drive against buildings without required approvals. The sealing was extended to structures without building use certificates (BUC), fire NOC, or other permissions, creating panic in textile markets.
Forest officers are making efforts to revive a sick female wild elephant at the foothills of Marudhamalai in the Coimbatore forest division. The elephant is accompanied by its three-month-old male calf. Veterinary officers are treating the elephant with fruits and glucose, suspecting liver cirrhosis.
Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) started a crackdown against private premises including malls and theatres following the Rajkot game zone fire that killed 28 people. SMC sealed multiple game zones, fun fairs, schools, coaching classes, hospitals, and restaurants. Various government officials were present in a joint meeting to discuss preventing fire incidents. The drive focuses on checking places where people gather in large numbers such as schools, hospitals, recreational places, and coaching classes. Premises need to have fire NOC, building use certificate, and police permission to avoid sealing and water supply cut by SMC.