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Leopard dies at zoo

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A four-and-a-half-year-old female leopard died at the city zoo this afternoon due to acute pneumonia.

According to Zoo Superintendent Abu the leopard looked very drowsy and salivated a lot on Saturday afternoon. Immediately it was transferred to the zoo hospital and administered medicines. The animal's condition worsened over the past two days and it died this afternoon. The post mortem revealed a lot of stones in the kidney and also indicated that the animal's kidneys had failed. However, the immediate cause of death was pneumonia.

In keeping with the directives of the Central Zoo Authority regarding the disposal of the carcasses of big cats, the leopard carcass was burnt on the zoo premises. This leopard was among the three that were brought over from the forest division at Hassan, Karnataka, in December 2005. The zoo now has three leopards left — two males and one female. — Staff Reporter

Man found dead

Thiruvananthapuram: A 42-year-old man was found dead in a field at Karimankulam in Vattiyoorkavu police station limits on Tuesday. The police identified the deceased as Sasidharan, a local resident. The police suspect Sasidharan, a painter by profession, to have committed suicide by consuming poison. A case of unnatural death has been registered. — Staff Reporter

Theft at temple

Thiruvananthapuram: Unidentified persons broke into the Elankavu temple at Ulloor in the early hours of Tuesday and decamped with gold ornaments adorning the idol of the presiding deity.

The Medical College police have registered a case of theft on the basis of the statement given by the temple priest. — Staff Reporter

Indian Institute of Diabetes yoga classes

Thiruvananthapuram: The city centre of the Indian Institute of Diabetes is organising yoga classes at the Public Health Lab compound here. A press note issued by the institute said the programme was designed to help control diabetes, hypertension, increased cholesterol and depression and to improve concentration and memory power. There will be separate sessions for gents, ladies and children. For details, contact the institute at 9447 965190 or 2460 102 from 9 am to 1 pm. — Special Correspondent

Plea to withdraw

from GATS

Thiruvananthapuram: The All India Democratic Students Organisation (AIDSO) has urged the Central Government to withdraw from the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS). AIDSO leaders on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to Governor R.L. Bhatia against the international treaty. — Special Correspondent

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