animal welfare

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...

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...