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Jackal rescued from house in Agra
Agra, Dec 15 (IANS) An adult male Golden Jackal was rescued from a house in Barauli Ahir village, Agra. The panic-stricken animal was rescued on Friday by an expert team of Wildlife SOS.
It was released in the the wilderness of the Taj Nature Walk, 500 metres from the Taj Mahal.
The unsuspecting family was left in a state of shock after their children found the animal inside the bedroom. Fearing for their lives, they immediately locked the door in an attempt to confine the jackal inside the room before calling the Forest Department and Wildlife SOS.
The Wildlife SOS rescuers were careful while carrying out the rescue operation as they didn’t want to cause any further stress to the jackal. They undertook the necessary precautions and ensured that the people remained at a safe distance from the animal to avoid any untoward incident.
The jackal was found to be in good health and was soon released in the Taj protected forest located in close proximity to the historic Taj Mahal.
Subhash Yadav, owner of the house who called for help, said, “My children found the jackal sitting behind a trunk inside the room. We immediately locked the door and rushed to inform forest officials. We are grateful to the forest officials and the Wildlife team for their help.”
Baiju Raj M.V., Director Conservation Projects, Wildlife SOS, said, “We believe that the jackal had wandered out of the Taj Nature Walk green belt, which is home to a variety of wildlife species. We are grateful to the residents for considering the well-being of the animal and contacting the forest department and Wildlife SOS team instead of taking the matters in their own hands”.
The Golden Jackal (Canis aureu) also known as the common jackal or Asiatic jackal belongs to the canidae family and is a native to the Indian subcontinent. This species is protected under Schedule II of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.