Pune: District collector issues prohibitory order, no outsider allowed to visit Jaystambh on Jan 1
The order mentions that a symbolic programme, to mark the anniversary of the Battle of Bhima Koregaon, will be held at the Jaystambh that day. Only those with passes issued by Pune Rural Police would be allowed to attend the programme. Updated: December 25, 2020 9:20:27 am
On January 1, 2020, an estimated 8 lakh people had visited the war memorial. (Express file photo by Arul Horizon)
After an appeal to local residents and a government notification urging people to not visit the Jaystambh on January 1 next year, Pune District Collector Rajesh Deshmukh on Thursday issued a prohibitory order under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973, as per which no outsider would be allowed to visit the war memorial in Perne village between 12 pm on December 30 to 6 pm of January 2, 2021.
After multiple Gaur sightings within weeks, govt to study why animals moved to forest close to Pune
Subsequently, nets and barricades were put up by Forest department staff at the points from where the Gaur could move towards the highway bypass road or into the city area. Updated: December 24, 2020 1:14:49 am
A gaur spotted in Pune recently. (Express Photo: Arul Horizon)
Following the second incident of a Gaur being spotted in Pune urban limits, Forest department officials said they will undertake a study to understand the habitat and paths of Gaurs in the forests adjoining city limits, and will also hold a meeting with city police officials for a coordinated response in such man-animal conflict situations.
Normally, once the skeletal remains are acquired, experts first wash it under tap water and also use chemicals to purify it from all dirt and dust. “In this case, we will subject the bone remains to fluorine and phosphate tests which is known as the dating process. The composition of these chemicals in the remains will reveal the approximate age of the skeletal remains,” said Joshi, who is in-charge of this chemical analysis.
Fluorine dating method is used to identify the age of the bones, be it fossilised, semi-fossilised or even fresh ones.
Once complete, the samples will later be sent to the college’s Zoology department where it will further undergo more tests. “The archaeo-zoologists will carefully study the samples to trace any injury marks on them. This could provide clues regarding the cause of death of the animal. In addition, the elephant’s gender determination will also be conducted,” he said.
It appears school’s out for Delhi’s youngest learners as the state government is
considering scrapping nursery admissions for the 2021-2022 academic session. “Considering the unpredictable nature of the Covid virus, the youngest children will be the last to go to school in any case,” Deputy CM Manish Sisodia told the Indian Express, adding that schools are not expected to reopen before July. Forest department teams try to drive a Gaur back into the forest after venturing into Pune city. (Photograph: Arul Horizon)
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Don’t visit Jaystambh on Jan 1, watch programme live on Doordarshan: Maharashtra govt
The notification urged that the programme to mark the anniversary should be held in a symbolic and simple manner. A similar appeal had been made by the Pune district administration earlier. Updated: December 23, 2020 12:25:39 am
Lakhs of people gather at the Jaystambh in Perne village to mark the anniversary of the Bhima Koregaon battle on Jan 1 every year. (Express file photo by Arul Horizon)
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday urged people not to visit the Jaystambh in Perne village on January 1 next year to pay their tributes on the anniversary of the Battle of Bhima Koregaon. A notification by the state Home department stated that the programme to mark the anniversary will be shown live on Doordarshan and other media platforms, so people should pay their respects from home, given the Covid-19pandemic situation.