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Time of India
04-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Rescued python returns to wild after Lakshadweep vacation
Kochi: It was a homecoming for the young python, whose nearly eight-month sojourn in Lakshadweep ended with its return to its natural habitat here. The Indian rock python, a Schedule 1 species under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, had landed in Kavaratti Island around Oct–Nov last year in a 'manchu' — a traditional wooden sailing vessel. The python likely sneaked into the vessel while it was docked in Kozhikode and remained hidden among the cargo, forest officials said. During unloading, workers spotted the baby python and, startled, threw it into the sea. True to its ilk, considered excellent swimmers, the python swam ashore and survived. With no natural predators on the island, the snake continued to grow until it was rescued by forest officials there last month. Since Kavaratti lacks forest cover and is not part of the species' natural range, they decided to return it to Kerala. "The workers threw the baby python out of fear, but it swam ashore and wandered around. We were getting calls from people who spotted the reptile at various locations," said C N Abdhul Raheem, range forest officer, Kavaratti. "We conducted searches and set up traps to rescue it, but we were unsuccessful until midnight on June 17, when we received an alert about its presence near the residential quarters for harbour employees, behind the port assistant's office on the northern side of the Kavaratti jetty. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Искате да научите повече за новото BMW 2 Gran Coupe? BMW Научете повече Undo We rushed to the spot, rescued it and brought it to the forest office," he said. "As far as Lakshadweep is concerned, the python was our special guest. People barged into our office to see it. We kept it in a specially prepared cage. When we rescued it, the python had fed — possibly on a lamb or kitten — as its stomach was bloated. Though we tried feeding it chicks, it refused to eat and preferred to stay inside a jute sack placed in the cage. When pythons are afraid, they often stop feeding," Raheem said. The officers cared for the python for nine days before transporting it to Kochi after completing necessary procedures. "Since the archipelago is not its natural habitat, we contacted the Kerala forest department for safe relocation. With permission from higher-ups both in Kerala and Lakshadweep, we transported the snake in a cage placed in a separate room on a passenger ship, armed with an order from the department of port, shipping and aviation in Lakshadweep. We escorted it to Cochin Port on June 27 and handed it over to Kerala forest officials," Raheem said. In Kochi, the python was received by officers from the Mekkapala forest station near Perumbavoor. "A veterinary doctor examined it; confirmed that it was healthy and well cared for during its time in Kavaratti. As there were no injuries or health concerns, the doctor cleared it for release the same day. We released it within our station limits in the Kodanad range of Ernakulam district," said Manoj Kumar A, deputy range officer. Indian rock pythons are typically found near water bodies along the fringes of forests.
Hans India
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Karnataka Home Minister Reports Four Arrests In Dakshina Kannada Murder Investigation
Karnataka's Home Minister G Parameshwara has confirmed the detention of four individuals connected to the killing of Abdul Raheem in Bantwal taluk within Dakshina Kannada district. The minister indicated that interrogation of the suspects has yielded significant information that will inform subsequent investigative steps and legal proceedings. The murder occurred on Tuesday when Raheem and his colleague Kalandar Shafi faced assault from two attackers traveling on a motorcycle while the victims were engaged in unloading gravel materials. Raheem died from his injuries sustained during the attack, while Shafi received medical treatment at a nearby healthcare facility. Minister Parameshwara emphasized the state government's serious approach to addressing this incident, declaring that authorities would not remain passive if such communally motivated violence continues in the region. He stressed the administration's commitment to taking decisive action regardless of the perpetrators' identities or affiliations. The Home Minister warned against cycles of retaliatory violence, questioning where society would lead if one group commits murder and another responds with similar violence. He assured that the government would not serve as a silent observer to such escalating tensions and would implement stringent measures to prevent future occurrences. In response to growing communal tensions in the district, the Karnataka government has issued orders for the immediate establishment of an anti-communal force designed to combat sectarian violence. Parameshwara revealed that approximately half of the previously disbanded anti-Naxal force has been reorganized and equipped with necessary powers and resources to address communal disturbances. The minister called upon elected officials and public representatives to exercise restraint in their statements and actions, arguing that inflammatory rhetoric undermines peace-building efforts. He emphasized the importance of maintaining harmony and announced plans for community dialogue sessions and peace meetings alongside law enforcement initiatives. Parameshwara characterized Dakshina Kannada as a district populated by educated and peace-loving citizens, expressing determination to restore the region's positive reputation and eliminate violent incidents. He pledged that authorities would continue their efforts until such incidents cease completely in the area. This latest killing follows closely after the murder of Suhas Shetty in the same district, intensifying concerns about rising communal tensions in this traditionally sensitive region. The proximity of these violent incidents has heightened awareness about the need for enhanced security measures and community intervention strategies. The Home Minister's announcement of serious information obtained during suspect interrogations suggests that investigators may have uncovered broader networks or motivations behind the attack. This development could lead to additional arrests or reveal connections to other incidents in the region. The formation of the anti-communal force represents a significant policy response to the escalating violence, indicating the state government's recognition that conventional law enforcement approaches may be insufficient to address the complex nature of sectarian conflicts in the district. Karnataka's approach combines immediate law enforcement action with longer-term community engagement strategies, acknowledging that sustainable peace requires both deterrent measures and dialogue between different community groups. The government's emphasis on preventing retaliatory cycles demonstrates understanding of how communal violence can escalate beyond individual incidents. The case highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining communal harmony in regions with diverse populations and historical tensions. Dakshina Kannada's recent incidents underscore the importance of proactive measures to address underlying grievances before they manifest in violent confrontations. Local authorities face the complex task of ensuring justice for victims while preventing further polarization that could fuel additional violence. The success of the anti-communal force and community engagement initiatives will likely influence how other states approach similar challenges in maintaining social cohesion amid rising tensions.
Shafaq News
30-05-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
Ruling clarifies: Federal-KRG disputes cannot impede salary payments
Shafaq News/ On Friday, Iraq's Federal Supreme Court ruled that disputes between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) cannot be used as grounds to delay or suspend salary payments, KRG Cabinet Secretary Amanj Raheem disclosed. Quoting a February ruling, Raheem highlighted that disagreements over Articles 12 and 13 of the 2023 Federal Budget Law—relating to oil exports and non-oil revenues—must not obstruct monthly payments to employees, retirees, and welfare recipients in the Kurdistan Region. 'This decision reaffirms the court's stance on insulating citizens' livelihoods from political conflict,' Raheem, a member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) party, said in a statement. Earlier, Parliamentary Finance Committee member Raed al-Maliki confirmed that the Ministry of Finance halted salary disbursements to the KRG, citing the Region's failure to transfer required oil and non-oil revenues to the federal treasury, despite the KRG receiving its entitlements. The KRG Ministry of Finance rejected the justification, asserting that Baghdad is constitutionally obliged to continue salary payments to civil servants, retirees, and beneficiaries of the social safety net. It also criticized the federal government for neglecting reparations to survivors of the Anfal campaign and chemical attacks, calling such omissions a breach of duty. In response, the federal Finance Ministry published data indicating that the KRG exceeded its designated budget share by failing to submit full oil and non-oil income, with joint reports from the federal and regional audit bureaus substantiating the findings, leading to the suspension of transfers. The salary dispute comes amid deeper budgetary tensions between Baghdad and Erbil. Since oil exports from the Kurdistan Region through Turkiye's Ceyhan port were suspended in 2023, the federal government shifted to issuing monthly loans instead of direct budget payments. Despite court intervention, the funding impasse continues, with both sides accusing each other of failing to meet their fiscal responsibilities under the national budget law.
India Today
29-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Karnataka Home Minister says four arrested in Dakshin Kannada murder case
Four people were arrested in connection with the murder of Abdul Raheem in Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara announced on said that during interrogation, the accused revealed 'serious information,' which will guide further investigation and to the incident, Home Minister Parameshwara said the state government has taken the matter very seriously and would not 'sit quietly' if such communal incidents 'We will take merciless action irrespective of who is behind these acts,' he said, adding that stricter laws will be brought in to prevent recurrence. 'If one side carries out a murder and the other retaliates, where will society go? The government will not remain a mute spectator,' he said the government has taken the murder seriously and has decided to strengthen its crackdown on communal violence. A government order has been issued for the immediate formation of an anti-communal force. 'Half of the now-defunct anti-Naxal force has been converted into an anti-communal force, with all the powers and resources required,' he also urged public representatives to act with restraint. 'If they instigate, how can peace be maintained? We must all work towards harmony,' he said, adding that community and peace meetings will be held alongside law enforcement Dakshina Kannada as a district with educated and peace-loving people, Parameshwara stressed the need to restore its image and prevent further violence. 'We will not rest until we put an end to such incidents,' he incident occurred on Tuesday, when Raheem and his co-worker Kalandar Shafi were attacked by two motorcycle-borne assailants while unloading gravel. Raheem succumbed to his injuries, while Shafi was under treatment at a local killing comes just weeks after the murder of Suhas Shetty in the same communally sensitive district, raising fresh concerns over escalating tensions in the InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
India Today
28-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Siddaramaiah directs police to arrest accused in coastal Karnataka murder case
As tensions run high in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district following the killing of Abdul Raheem alias Imtiyaz, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he instructed police to thoroughly investigate the case and nab the police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) naming 15 individuals in connection with the FIR was filed at the Bantwal Rural Police Station based on a complaint by Muhammad Nissar, who admitted the injured victims to the hospital. Nissar's complaint was backed by information from Kalandar Shafi, who survived the attack and is currently under Among the 15 accused named in the FIR are Deepak and Sumith, both reportedly known to the to the complaint, Raheem and Shafi were unloading sand from a pickup truck near a house in Ira Kodi, Kuryala village when the attack occurred. Deepak, Sumith, and their associates allegedly dragged Raheem out of the driver's seat and assaulted him with swords, knives, and iron bystanders raised alarms, the attackers fled the scene with their weapons. Shafi, who was also injured in the attack, reportedly identified two of the a video, the 32-year-old was seen lying in a pool of blood after being attacked with swords. The video showed people trying to save Raheem even as he lay critically injured. Despite efforts to rush him to the hospital, Raheem succumbed to his district administration has clamped prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarika Suraksha Samhita in Bantwal, Puttur, Belthangady, Sullia, and Kadaba taluks till 6 pm on May 30. A separate order remains in effect within the Mangaluru City has been stepped up, with additional forces deployed from Udupi and Chikmagaluru districts. Patrolling has been intensified in communally sensitive pockets like Surathkal, Gurupura, Kaikamba, and incident has also triggered sporadic stone-pelting, particularly targeting private buses in Surathkal, damaging at least two vehicles. Community leaders have called the attack premeditated and linked it to rising hate speech. Authorities have urged the public to maintain peace and allow the investigation to proceed without disruption. IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
