animal welfare

Jaipur, April 2 A barking deer has gone missing from the Nahargarh Biological Park near Jaipur for the past two days, and forest officials have yet to locate the animal.According to officials, the deer was found missing from its enclosure two days ago, causing concern among the staff of the...

New Delhi, April 2 The Delhi government has decided to establish Societies for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCAS) in all 13 districts of the capital in order to strengthen animal welfare initiatives.Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said in a statement that the decision follows the recent...

Sambalpur (Odisha), April 2 As the summer season arrived, authorities at the Sambalpur Zoo here have made special arrangements, such as placing large ice cubes and air coolers for the animals, an official said.DFO, Hirakud Wildlife Division, Anshu Pragyan said that to protect the animals, air...

Ranchi, April 2 A sub-adult elephant, which fell into a 45-foot-deep well in the Ranchi district of Jharkhand, was rescued after a three-hour operation on Thursday, a forest department official said.The elephant, which was part of a herd of four, fell into the well around 1 am at the Saryad...

Itanagar, Apr 2 The Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) has directed all hotels and restaurants to remove references to specific animal meats from their trade licence nomenclature and signboards, citing concerns over public decency and prevailing sensitivities, according to an official order...

Chaibasa, April 2 A fully grown elephant was found dead under mysterious circumstances in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand on Thursday, a police officer said.Villagers informed the forest department about the carcass of the elephant on Thursday morning.Sub-Divisional Police Officer...

Lakhimpur Kheri (UP), April 2 An investigation has been ordered into the death of a tigress that was hit by a train in the Dudhwa buffer zone, officials said on Thursday.The tigress, estimated to be five to six years old, was found dead near the Bankeyganj-Mailani railway track in the Mailani...

Jalna, April 1 Right-wing activists on Wednesday intercepted three container trucks carrying a large quantity of meat in Maharashtra's Jalna district, claiming that they were transporting beef.The police detained the drivers of the trucks and sent meat samples to a laboratory for testing.The...

Thane, April 1 A stray dog has allegedly been beaten to death at a housing society in Thane district, Maharashtra, prompting police to register a case against unidentified individuals, officials said on Wednesday.The incident occurred in Bhoirwadi, Kalyan, on Sunday night. Some videos...

Jaipur, March 31 A controversy has erupted after images of an elephant painted bright pink during a photoshoot in Jaipur by a Russian artist were widely circulated online, triggering criticism and raising concerns about animal welfare.The elephant died last month, her owner has confirmed...

Hyderabad, March 29 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said on Sunday that his government has drawn up plans for the protection of cows in the state.He said the foundation stone for a 'goshala' (cow shelter) has been laid at Yenkapally, which will be a spacious site equipped with...

Hyderabad, March 29 – Former Union Minister and animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi, along with her team, met with Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy here on Sunday and discussed issues related to the welfare of stray dogs and cows.According to the Chief Minister's Office, officials...

Bhopal, March 29 A tiger fitted with a radio collar has allegedly been poisoned to death near the Satpura Tiger Reserve (STR) in Madhya Pradesh, following which police have arrested five individuals, officials said.The accused, who laced the tiger's carcass with poison, allegedly took this...

Shivamogga, March 28 – The death of a young veterinarian in Shivamogga, Karnataka, has taken a new turn, with her family alleging a larger conspiracy behind the incident and evidence pointing to lapses at the Tyavarekoppa Tiger and Lion Safari facility on Saturday.Sources confirmed that...

Bhopal, March 28 A tiger fitted with a radio collar was allegedly poisoned to death, following which five people were arrested on Saturday, Madhya Pradesh police said.The tiger's body was found buried in a pit in the revenue area of West Chhindwara division on Friday, the official said."The...

Bengaluru, March 28 The Bengaluru North City Corporation presented its maiden budget on Saturday, with an outlay of Rs 4,341.20 crore, focusing on infrastructure and welfare.This is the first budget presented after the creation of the Bengaluru North City Corporation.Bengaluru was divided...

Jammu, March 27 The government estimates that more than 1.52 lakh stray dogs are present in major urban centers of Jammu and Kashmir, including 64,416 in Srinagar city, citing a survey.Responding to a question from National Conference MLA Tanvir Sadiq in the assembly, Chief Minister Omar...

New Delhi, March 27 The Jan Vishwas Bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha on Friday, proposed a comprehensive overhaul of the 153-year-old Cattle Trespass Act, decriminalizing key offenses, replacing jail terms with financial penalties, and directing the collected fines towards animal welfare.The...

Bangalore, March 27 – The Bangalore Central City Corporation presented its first budget for 2026-27, totaling Rs 3,427 crore, with a commitment to making every ward's roads "pothole-free" and focusing on strengthening public healthcare.This is the first budget presented since the creation of...

Agartala, March 27 The High Court of Tripura has directed the state government to issue a transit permit to an NGO to transport rescued cows from the northeastern state to its facility in Jharkhand.The directive followed a writ petition submitted by the organization, Dhyan Foundation, seeking...