Mount Abu Pristine streams are now Cesspools APPALLING

Mount Abu Pristine streams are now Cesspools 

Mount Abu prides itself on being a nervous eco-friendly environment and a sanctuary. It has over the years enhanced the tourist facilities, and today tourists favouring it as one of the most favoured destinations in Rajasthan. The environment of this place has worsened due to commercial buildings, hotels, hospitals, and encroachment on the hillsides.
In the past, our streams were beautiful with clear water and fish, crabs, frogs, and snakes. I remember gathering rosary beads along the stream flowing past Pilgrim Road. Today all that is history with modern buildings, schools and farmhouses occupying the open places that once were the paradise of the birds and beasts. The Abu that had a magnetic pull on us while we studied here has lost a lot of its charm. It has eroded this Abode that held me captive with its primitive charm and beauty just like our lovely streams. 
Abu over the last decade or so has been the victim of thoughtless and poorly planned development and decisions. The mammoth project for re-filtering the stream water flowing down to Abu Road has been suspended for over a year and the crores spent on this project now seems a certainty that this white elephant will be another failed project to poor planning on part of the administration.
Due to a lack of space for septic tanks, hostels and large institutions use underground pipes that lead to the streams of Abu for wastewater management. The streams near Delwara, Gyan Sarovar, and NeelKant Temple roads are polluted by cesspools that release untreated waste. The stream in front of my house is one of the worst affected by untreated effluents and chemicals. The stench in the evening is turning bad to untreated effluents that are released in Kumarwada has a drastic effect on areas close to the stream.
If our local Municipal Board has an interest in the well-being of Mount Abu, it should immediately take action to rectify this problem. Failing to protect our ecosystem and clean water resources will have disastrous consequences soon. This will impact our eco-friendly environment. 
I’m posting a few photographs to illustrate how the stream has been affected by sewage and what is happening to the aquatic life, which also has a drastic effect on the bird and animal life dependent on the waters of these streams.

Foam forming from chemicals and effluents

Fish gasping for air

It's a matter of time 

Will they be here tomorrow?

Need to be transported to a cleaner environment for survival

They have put huge Bins along the roadside for garbage disposal

They still dump their garbage into the stream.

The picture above I snapped on 11 Dec 2016.

Weather [ First September 2016 ] Mount Abu

Mount Abu weather September 2016.

Last night, like I do most evenings this time of year, I checked the Insat-3D Satellite Images to see if there would be torrential or regular rainfall over the night and the next day. I also consult the weather.com for forecasts. Until I look at satellite images to see if there will be rain during the night and the next day. The amount of water increased by the hour. Then, at about 6:30, the torrential rain subsided, and by seven o’clock, it had stopped. The creek in front of the home had turned into a semi-raging torrent, ready to consume anything that crossed its path

Weather reports are okay, but as climate changes, their dependability in the face of Mother Nature diminishes. I just glanced at the inset image, and it appears like we might get sunlight tomorrow. I went for a walk to look at the night sky, and for the first time in many days, I saw stars. We’re hoping for a restful night. I’d like to wish everyone a wonderful night by providing a few photographs taken with my phone. Goodnight.

I was supposed to publish this morning, but there were no lights for much of the day, and the internet was acting up on this end. 

By the way, because Paddy Bridge was overflowing, the day pupils of St. Mary’s enjoyed a holiday. I recall how we yearned for our sunny vacation during our time together. That was back in the day. 

 The stream at 7am today

Leopard of Bhadurpura Rescued (Foot hills of Mount Abu)

On the night of July 9, 2016, a female leopard prowling near Panchayat Bhadurpura had an unexpected mishap. While exploring the area, the leopard fell into an open well, startled by something nearby.

Rama Grasiathe, upon returning to his house, noticed pug marks outside his premises. Curious and concerned, he checked the nearby well and spotted the trapped leopard. Without delay, he informed the village folks, who gathered to view the animal. He alerted the local police, who arrived at the scene. They informed the forest official KG Srivastava about the incident.

Srivastava acted, notifying the wildlife rescue team in Udaipur. He instructed his men to maintain a night vigil at the well, ensuring the leopard’s safety until the rescue team arrived.

The following morning, the rescue team used nets to haul the leopard to the surface. After rescuing her, the team tranquillized the female leopard and transported her by placing her in a cage. They sent the cage to Mount Abu to ensure the animal’s well-being.

We expect to release the leopard tonight near Gaumukh. I am relieved and happy that the team has rescued this leopard, especially given the declining leopard population in Mount Abu.

Here are some snaps of the leopard, received via WhatsApp from Charles Guide of Mount Abu. Thank you, Charles, for your concern for Abu’s wildlife.

 Female leopard rescued 

Brilliant Performance Board Results Class X and Class XII St. Mary’s High School.

Brilliant Performance Board Results Class X and Class XII St. Mary’s High School.

Well done!

Boys, you nailed it! You chap have lived up to the expectations of our Alma Mater. Class XII, the first-ever batch of girls and studs have shown a brilliant performance. You have made the school proud of your results. Congratulations on your excellent results.

And a big hooray! “For the class X “ Well done, boys! I’m confident the students will appreciate the holiday that will be declared on behalf of your wiz- performance.

Congratulations go out to the Staff Teachers, and brothers who have made it possible with their dedication and determination to see that St. Mary’s High School remains at the top.

Hey guys, do you recall our triumphant call!

Soda lemon, soda lemon ginger berry pop St. Mary’s High School is always on the Top! Three Cheers Boys!

Will post the overall results as and when they become available till then Adios. 
 As stated, I'm posting the results in kind favour of Principal Ms Mary Joseph.

Just an overview of the results-2016:

1st place: Gajendra Singh Rathore: 96.4% (boarder)

2nd place: Bhargav Sorathia: 94.2% (boarder)

3rd place Austin Mathew: 92.2%

ICSE: 75%+  -- 40

60% - 75%    -- 43

59% - 1

57% - 1

Total 85.

ISC: 

1st place: 92.75% - Mayur Vachhani (boarder)

2nd place: 90% Kanika Christina Fulwari

3rd place: 89% Anusha Singhal

75% +  -- 14

60% - 75%   -- 11

Total 25

Ms. Mary Joseph

Principal

St. Mary's High School

Mount Abu

Rajasthan-307501

Mob: +91 9462287025

Baby bear cubs drown last night Mount Abu

Tragic Loss of Two Bear Cubs in Enclosed Well Near Ambika Palace Hotel

 In a heartbreaking incident last night, two bear cubs drowned after falling into a well near Ambika Palace Hotel. While foraging on a mulberry tree that hung over the enclosed well, the curious cubs lost their balance and fell into the deep water below.

The haunting question makes this tragedy even more sorrowful: Where was the mother bear? It’s hard to imagine her distress, watching her cubs struggle for their lives, yet unable to intervene. Perhaps out of desperation, she chose not to leap into the well, but it’s a mystery that leaves a lingering ache.

The well, positioned away from the main road, likely muffled the cubs’ cries for help. Even if they made a commotion, their voices were unheard throughout the night. When locals came to draw water from the well in the early morning, they discovered their lifeless bodies.

The forest department received immediate notification, and their personnel arrived to retrieve the bodies of the two cubs. There have been reports of the mother bear being sighted in the area, searching for her lost young. While this loss is tragic, we advise residents to be cautious, as the grieving mother bear, who is likely on edge, may become aggressive.

This devastating event serves as a sombre reminder of the delicate balance between wildlife and human settlement, and the unforeseen dangers animals face in such an environment. Let’s hope this incident prompts action to protect the safety of both animals and people in these overlapping areas.

The Cubs were just a month and a half old.

A male and female cub.

(cub photographs per kind favour Kishore Singh Forest department)