New Forest Department regulations mandating authorisation before wildlife rescue operations have caused immediate operational problems, with a leopard capture incident underscoring the severe risks introduced by delays. The directive, requiring teams to obtain formal consent from officers prior to deployment, has operational difficulty among field personnel. The recent rescue of a leopard, a Schedule-1 animal, highlighted the urgency often required in such incidents. The animal was initially sighted days before it was confirmed inside the 400kV substation of the Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company here. Contracted security guards Krishna Baghela and Suraj Mohaniya, along with maintenance team member Shriram Abhilash, discovered the animal. The swift action of test attendant KK Mishra in notifying the department allowed a team to set up a cage and capture the leopard. Those involved will be rewarded for their prompt action. However, field personnel have suggested that waiting for ...
Childhood is a promise, a canvas of boundless potential. On this Children's Day, we pause to celebrate a group of exceptional young people from Indore whose journeys are defined by more than just school curricula—they are defined by resilience, fierce passion, and a profound commitment to excellence. From a gold medallist boxer fuelled by a mother’s sacrifice, to a young writer challenging societal norms, and a wheelchair fencer driven by Paralympic dreams, these students are proving that age is no barrier to impact. Their stories are a poignant reminder that with unwavering support, every struggle can become a springboard for triumph, and every young dream can be transformed into a national achievement. Triumph of spirit: Stories of profound resilience Against all barriers: Lovenesh Khanna's rise What does it mean to fight when world tells you to stay down? For Lovenesh Khanna , answer is simple: rise. Now, at age 28, Lovenesh is Indore's first wheelchair fencer ,...