Corruption can't be fought through weaker laws: Kiran Bedi

February 16, 2011

Mangalore, February 16: Advocating stringent provisions in the Lokpal Bill, the first woman IPS officer Dr Kiran Bedi on Wednesday said corruption can't be dealt with weak and defective laws.

She was speaking as the chief guest at the valedictory function of an inter-collegiate State-level Management Fest 'Memorabilia 2011' organised by Mangalore Business School at TMA Pai Convention Centre here.

Launching a movement “Mangaloreans Against Corruption (MAC)” Kiran Bedi said, there is a need for stringent Lokpal Bill to create a sense of fear among corrupt people.

Every citizen should be aware of the fact that India is losing 60 billion dollars annually due to corruption, and out of 100 rupees only 16 rupees gets utilised for the public, she said.

“Corruption was on the rise as there was neither fear nor tough punishment for those indulging in it,” Bedi said and pointed out loopholes in the present set of laws.

The Lokpal Bill drafted by the union government must be modified as per the Jan Lokpal Bill prepared by civil society groups, she said adding that the Bill has been drafted by herself, Justice Santosh Hegde, advocate Prashant Bhushan, J M Lyngdoh, Anna Hazare, Swami Agnivesh, Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji, Baba Ramdev and others.

She called upon the students to gain knowledge about the rights and show their love and respect towards the country through activism.

Secrets and theories of success lie in four D's and three M's i.e. Desire, Discipline, Dedication and Dream. Three M's are Mastery, Member of a community and Meaning in life. She said, “Be a Master at what you are doing, cultivate the excellence, whichever subject you wish to pursue or whatever you do in life, attain mastery on it; Be a member of the community- live an unselfish life and learn to give, be responsible and contribute something of value. Find meaning in life-live with a sense of higher purpose, find out and pursue the higher purpose behind attaining this mastery and membership, and true meaning of your existence”

Tallam Venkatesh, Treasurer, Karnataka State Cricket Association and former President of Federation of Karnataka State Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Laxmi Narayana, Group General Manager, ONGC-MRPL also spoke.

Dr Kiran Bedi also gave away the prizes for the winning students in various competitions held in the fest. At PG level St Aloysius College emerged as overall championship while SDM College of Business Management bagged the championship in UG level.

Dr Kripa Amar Alva, Chairperson of B Amar Alva Trust and Mangalore Business School welcomed the gathering.

Shwetha Pai, Principal of the Mangalore Business School proposed the vote of thanks.

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Rare Asiatic lion among exotic species arrives at Pilikula Zoo in record animal exchange

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November 5,2024

Mangaluru: Pilikula Biological Park has welcomed several exotic species, including a six-year-old Asiatic lion, a wolf, two gharial crocodiles, and four rare birds (two silver pheasants and two yellow-golden pheasants), as part of an animal exchange programme with Nandankanan Zoological Park, Odisha. The exchange was approved by the Central Zoo Authority, marking a major addition to Pilikula Zoo's growing collection.

Animal Exchange Details

Park Director H Jayaprakash Bhandary provided insights into the exchange programme. In return for the new arrivals, Pilikula Zoo will send four dholes (wild dogs), four rare reticulated pythons, two Brahminy kites, three Asian palm civets, and two large egrets to Nandankanan Zoo. Notably, all animals sent from Pilikula were born in the zoo, showcasing the zoo's success in breeding rare species.

Purpose of the Exchange

The animal exchange programme serves multiple purposes, including providing companions for solitary animals and preserving pure bloodlines. Pilikula Zoo already houses three lions, and the new male Asiatic lion was introduced as a companion. Since the number of Asiatic male lions in Indian zoos is relatively low, the zoo sourced this lion from the distant Nandankanan Zoological Park.

Care During Transport

To ensure the animals' safety and well-being during the 2,000-kilometre journey — the longest distance covered in Pilikula’s animal exchange history — two veterinary officers and eight caretakers from Nandankanan accompanied the animals. Both zoos will share equal responsibility for the care of the exchanged animals.

Future Animal Additions and Revenue Boost

Pilikula Biological Park, home to approximately 1,200 animals, birds, and reptiles, is one of India’s 18 large zoos. Discussions are ongoing for future exchanges with other prominent zoos, including Chhatbir Zoo in Punjab, Byculla Zoo in Mumbai, and the Madras Crocodile Bank. The zoo also plans to introduce rare species like the Anaconda and the Humboldt penguin, for which special enclosures will be built, thanks to donor contributions.

The addition of these rare animals and birds is expected to boost the zoo’s revenue, helping it become self-sustaining, Bhandary said.

Quarantine and Public Display

Before being introduced to the public, the new arrivals will spend around 15 days in a quarantine ward to adapt to the local environment. They will receive necessary vaccinations and treatments during this period, after which they will be displayed to visitors.

Record-breaking Exchange

This animal exchange marks a significant achievement for Pilikula Zoo, with the animals being transported over approximately 2,000 kilometres from Nandankanan Zoological Park. This sets a new record, surpassing the previous longest exchange with Udaipur Zoo in Rajasthan, which was around 1,700 kilometres.

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