animal welfare

Hyderabad, March 26 A case has been registered against unidentified individuals following the alleged killing of stray dogs in Nizamabad city, police said on Thursday.In his complaint, animal welfare activist, A Goutham, stated that stray dogs have been targeted and killed within the limits of...

New Delhi, March 24 The Delhi government has allocated ₹62.6 crore for the construction and modernization of veterinary hospitals, along with plans to set up 10 new gaushalas (cow shelters).While presenting the 2026-27 Budget on Tuesday, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the government's...

Lakhimpur Kheri (UP), March 24 Authorities at the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve have successfully released three rhinoceroses – Harsh, Sushma, and Rashi – into the open jungle after bringing them out of their enclosure, officials said on Tuesday.The three rhinos, including one male and two females...

Shivamogga (Karnataka), March 23 – The Karnataka government has decided to honor trainee veterinarian Dr. Sameeksha Reddy, who died in a hippopotamus attack last week at the Shivamogga Zoo, by naming a newborn elephant calf after her.Chairman of the Karnataka Zoo Authority, N. Rangaswamy, made...

Bengaluru, March 21 – The family of a young veterinarian who died while treating a pregnant hippopotamus in Shivamogga has alleged negligence by the authorities and demanded action in connection with the tragedy.Dr. Sameeksha Reddy (27) died after being attacked by a hippopotamus at the...

New Delhi, March 21 A committee will be formed based on the concept of "My Zoo" to connect prominent individuals from various fields with zoos, according to officials from the Ministry of Environment.The decision was made during the 45th meeting of the Central Zoo Authority, chaired by...

Mumbai, March 21 Comedian and actor Sunil Grover has repeatedly demonstrated that, despite his fame, he cherishes his connection to his roots.In another instance, the 'Jawan' actor was seen adopting the role of a "presswala" in his latest social media post.Sunil uploaded a video of himself...

Bengaluru, March 20 A veterinarian at the Tavarekoppa Lion and Safari Zoo in Shivamogga died after being attacked by a hippopotamus while providing medical care to the animal inside its enclosure.The deceased, Dr Sameeksha Reddy (26), had recently been appointed on a contract basis, according...

Bengaluru, March 20 A veterinary doctor, who had entered an enclosure to provide medical care at the Tavarekoppa Lion and Safari Zoo in Shivamogga, died after being attacked by a hippopotamus.The deceased, Dr. Sameeksha Reddy (26), had recently been appointed on a contract basis, according to...

New Delhi, March 19 The Supreme Court has dismissed another plea alleging violation of international wildlife norms in the import of endangered species by Vantara, a zoological rescue and rehabilitation center in Jamnagar, Gujarat.The top court last year dismissed a similar public interest...

New Delhi, March 19 The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed an FIR and subsequent proceedings against YouTuber Elvish Yadav under the Wildlife (Protection) Act in the snake venom case registered by Uttar Pradesh Police in 2023.A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh said the case...

Mangaluru (Karnataka), March 18 The city police have seized 205 kg of meat and rescued nine cattle during a raid on an alleged illegal slaughter unit here on Wednesday.Acting on a tip-off, a team from Panambur Police Station conducted a raid on a shed near the Phalguni river and found a group...

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), March 18 Two tusks belonging to a young elephant were seized from a house in the Tirupati district, a forest official said on Wednesday.The tusks were recovered on Tuesday from the possession of the accused, who has been taken into custody."Two tusks belonging to a...

Jaipur, March 17 The Rajasthan government will vaccinate over two crore cattle heads under the seventh phase of its foot-and-mouth disease control program, officials said on Tuesday.The seventh phase of the statewide campaign, which was launched by Animal Husbandry Minister Joraram Kumawat...

New Delhi, March 15 Over 500 people participated in a march in west Delhi on Sunday evening, demanding stronger legal protections for animals and structural reforms to curb exploitation.The 'Animal Rights March Delhi 2026' was organized by Delhi Vegans for Animal Liberation in collaboration...

Hyderabad, March 14 In yet another incident of stray dog killings, nearly 100 canines were allegedly "poisoned to death" in the Mancherial district, police said.An animal welfare activist, A Goutham, in a complaint to the police, stated that around 100 stray dogs were killed in the Kishtapur...

Hyderabad, March 14 In yet another incident of stray dog killings, nearly 100 canines were allegedly "poisoned to death" in the Mancherial district, police said.An animal welfare activist, A Goutham, in a complaint to the police, stated that around 100 stray dogs were killed in the Kishtapur...

Gandhinagar, March 14 – The Gujarat government has expanded the scope of the 'Mukhyamantri Gaumata Poshan Yojana' by extending the registration deadline for cow shelters and animal shelters, a move expected to bring more shelters under the state’s financial assistance scheme.Chief Minister...

Gandhinagar, March 14 – The Gujarat government has expanded the eligibility of its cattle welfare assistance program by extending the registration deadline for gaushalas (cow shelters) and panjarapoles (animal shelters). This move is expected to bring more than 100 additional institutions under...

Bilaspur, March 14 Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai launched the Gaudham Yojana on Saturday, under which 1,460 shelters will be set up across the state to ensure the protection and proper management of stray and abandoned cattle.Sai visited the Gaudham at the Lakhasar village in...