Nagpur: The electric carcass incinerator proposed in 2016 for disposing of dead animals, especially domestic animals and cattle, is yet to be operational. As a result, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has been burying animal carcasses at Bhandewadi landfill site, where the 1,300-odd metric tonnes of solid waste generated in the city is dumped daily.The NMC solid waste management department shared the data for the last three years with RTI activist Abhay Kolarkar and stated that 1,709 animal carcasses have been buried at Bhandewadi. According to NMC data, 1,350 cows were buried at Bhandewadi between January 1, 2021 and October 31, 2023, followed by 273 dogs, 26 buffaloes, 44 pigs, four bullocks and one camel, one horse and one goat each.Dead animals are often discovered in a decomposed state, lying unattended for days. TOI has already reported this several times in the past.The animals are buried in a 2-acre facility at Bhandewadi. The solid waste management department would collect carcasses of stray dogs, cows, pigs etc, dig pits and bury them. Pet owners had to go with the body to the spot for the last rites. No charges are being levied from the pet owners.Now, NMC has asked the two garbage operators to lift and transport animal carcasses to Bhandewadi.A senior NMC official said work order for setting up a carcass incinerator on an area of 1,800 square metres in Bhandewadi has already been initiated. The project cost was ₹9.50 crore, but a private company was awarded the contract to set up the plant for around ₹6 crore.In 2016, the NMC had floated a tender for the incinerator. Then, operation and maintenance was not part of the project. The tender was issued without any administrative approval from the standing committee, hence cancelled. But now the operator will also maintain the facility.The work of levelling the land is already under way and the construction work will start soon, the officia said, adding that the capacity of the incinerator will be 500kg per hour. It will also have a cold storage facility for dead animals. Even forest department will be allowed to use the facility to cremate carcass of wild animals, he said. A nominal charge will be levied on the pet owners for using the incinerator, the official said. We also published the following articles recentlyTerminator: The Anime Series official teaser out nowThe makers of Terminator: The Anime Series have released the official teaser for the show. The series, created by Japanese animation studio Production IG, will introduce new characters and follow a future war between humans and machines. In the story, a soldier is sent back in time to protect a scientist who is developing a new AI system to combat Skynets attack on humanity. This is the first animated production in the Terminator franchise, and it will be available for streaming on Netflix. The release date is yet to be announced.Beginners Guide To Anime: 10 Must-Watch Series To Dive Into The Anime WorldIf youre new to anime, here are 10 series perfect for beginners. "Jujutsu Kaisen" follows Yuji in a world of sorcerers. "Death Note" is a thrilling story about a powerful notebook. "Mob Psycho 100" showcases a young man with psychic abilities. "Pokmon" follows Ashs journey as a Pokmon trainer. "Naruto" is about a boys quest to become a Hokage. "Demon Slayer" is about vengeance and stunning animation. "Spy X Family" combines action and comedy. "Hunter X Hunter" offers a compelling narrative. "One-Punch Man" is a superhero satire. And "Dragon Ball" is a classic franchise.Vehicles hit animals startled by fireworksSeveral wild animals on the IIT-Madras campus were injured after being frightened by firecrackers. A blackbuck, spotted deer, and palm civet cat were hit by vehicles while running aimlessly due to the loud noise. They were rescued and taken to a nearby animal hospital. Residents have noticed an increase in firecracker bursting on campus, leading to littered grounds and potential harm to wildlife. Wildlife enthusiasts are calling for the declaration of "No Crackers Zones" on campuses with endangered wildlife populations and increased monitoring by officials on Diwali day.

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