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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Lathicharge in Kolhapur as mob upset with Mahadevi's relocation vandalizes vehicles
Kolhapur: The police resorted to a mild lathi charge after an enraged mob pelted stones and vandalized vehicles, including an animal ambulance, late on Monday. The unrest started during the relocation of "Mahadevi alias Madhuri", a 36-year-old elephant, from the Swastishri Jinsen Bhattarak Pattacharya Mutt in Nandani village to the Vantara's Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust in Jamnagar (Gujarat). The Supreme Court had, earlier on Monday, dismissed a writ petition filed by the Jain mutt challenging the Bombay high court's July 16 judgment, which mandated the elephant's rehabilitation. Following the court's directive, a large farewell procession for the elephant took place in the village. Over 10,000 emotional villagers, many in tears, gathered to bid goodbye to the beloved animal. Mathadhipati Jinsen Bhattarak Pattacharya, the head of the Jain mutt, urged the crowd to remain calm and respect the court's order. However, when the elephant was being moved into the animal ambulance, the situation escalated with the angry mob turning on police vehicles. While the procession was in its concluding stage, a few youths started an argument with the police personnel. After this, some people from the crowd started pelting stones at the police personnel. Due to the stone pelting, a law and order situation arose, after which the police resorted to lathi charge to disperse the crowd. The elephant was moved into the animal ambulance towards Gujarat at 1.30am. Inspector Pravin Khanapure of Shirol police station said, "A total of 80 people have been booked under various serious sections, while search for other unidentified people is underway. 10 police personnel were injured in stone pelting. Personnel are still deployed in the village."
Time of India
22-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Jain math moves SC against high court order on elephant
Kolhapur: The Jain math in Nandani (Kolhapur) has appealed to the Supreme Court to overturn a Bombay high court ruling that ordered their 36-year-old elephant, Mahadevi, to be moved to the Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust in Gujarat's Jamnagar. The high court had prioritized Mahadevi's welfare over religious customs. "In the given circumstances of conflict between the rights of an elephant and the rights of petitioner (math) to use the elephant in the discharge of its religious activities, priority must be given to the elephant's welfare," the court order said. PETA India had raised concerns about Mahadevi's well-being, citing her use in crowded events, control with weapons, and the placement of a heavy howdah despite her foot rot and arthritis. She was also reportedly transported to Telangana twice without the required permits under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. A high-powered committee formed by the court to investigate the matter examined the elephant in June and Nov 2024 and submitted a report in favour of the rehabilitation of the elephant. The Bombay high court upheld the high-powered committee's report in their ruling. Nearly 743 Jain temples from Maharashtra and Karnataka are associated with this math. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Storage running out on your Mac? Space Lens will show you why MacPaw Read More Undo Sagar Sambhushete, manager of the math, said, "The math has existed for the last 1,300 years and has a long tradition of owning elephants. The math took possession of this elephant 33 years ago after taking necessary permissions. We have our faith and emotions attached to the elephant." The math also requested MLC Satej Patil to put forward this issue in the Legislative Council. MLC Satej Patil, speaking regarding the elephant, said, "Instead of hurting the religious sentiments of the people, the govt should trap the elephants causing menace to farmers in Ajara, Gadhinglaj, and Chandgad tehsil and shift them to Vantara. The govt should prepare guidelines on how to take care of elephants in Jain temples. Will the govt break a 200-year-old tradition by shifting the elephant?"
India.com
23-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's son Anant Ambani's Vantara project cost? The amount is Rs..., the mega safari will soon...
Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's son Anant Ambani's Vantara project cost? The amount is Rs..., the mega safari will soon... Mukesh Ambani's youngest son, Anant Ambani's Vantara, has recently been conferred with the prestigious 'Prani Mitra' National Award, India's highest honour in animal welfare, by the Government of India under the 'Corporate' category. The award recognizes the exceptional contributions of Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust (RKTEWT), an organization under Vantara dedicated to the rescue, treatment, and lifelong care of elephants. Vantara, located in Jamnagar, Gujarat, is a state-of-the-art animal rescue, conservation, and rehabilitation center established by Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation. Spanning an impressive 3,000 acres within the Reliance Jamnagar Refinery Complex, this sanctuary serves as a hub for wildlife care and preservation. According to the official website of Vantara, the center is home to over 2,000 animals across 43 species, supported by cutting-edge facilities such as advanced veterinary equipment, spacious enclosures mimicking natural habitats, and an expert team of over 2,100 staff. Vantara not only promotes animal welfare but also aims to educate visitors on conservation efforts and the importance of biodiversity. But what is the cost of the prestigious Vantara project? According to several media reports, Anant Ambani's Vantara project reportedly costs around $150 million (around Rs 1200 crore), which includes the establishment of high-tech wildlife rehabilitation centers, eco-sensitive infrastructure, elephant kitchens, advanced medical care units, and lush habitats that mimic the natural ecosystems of rescued animals. According to Anant Ambani's Vantara provides advanced treatment and holistic care for rescued, injured, and endangered animals. According to the news agency ANI report, in the coming months, Vantara will launch the Encyclopaedia of Species on its website–a comprehensive platform featuring in-depth profiles of various species, their habitats, diets, care requirements, and rescue efforts, serving as a one-stop resource for wildlife information. Meanwhile, several celebrities, including cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, actor Shah Rukh Khan, and cricketer Virat Kohli, have lauded Anant Ambani and his team for their commitment to wildlife conservation at Vantara, a unique rescue and rehabilitation initiative.
