animal welfare

This is another successful example of effective coordination between the Department of Wildlife Protection, Jammu & Kashmir, and the Indian Railways. Two hippopotamuses, which were transported from Chennai, were safely received at the Jammu Railway Station on Thursday before being transferred to...

Jammu, March 13 The Indian Railways carried out a rare wildlife logistics operation on Friday by transporting two hippopotamuses from Chennai to Jammu, from where they were transferred to their new enclosure at the Jammu Zoo on the outskirts of the city.Officials said the animals were brought...

Thrissur (Kerala), March 13 A stray dog that allegedly fatally attacked an 84-year-old bedridden woman in Vellarakad here was found to be rabies-infected, which was revealed after the animal's postmortem on Friday, police said.The bedridden Karthiyani and her son Devadasan, who also has health...

New Delhi, March 12 – The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to curb the practice of animal sacrifice in temples across the country.Issuing notice, a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta sought responses from the Union...

Malkangiri (Odisha), March 11 The Odisha forest department seized 631 Indian flap shell turtles near the state's border with Andhra Pradesh during a special operation in Malkangiri district, an official said.Acting on a tip-off, personnel from the Motu range under the Malkangiri forest...

The Jammu District Administration has imposed a ban on the transportation of bovine animals from Jammu to other districts.According to an order issued by District Magistrate Rakesh Minhas, the transportation of bovine animals, including cows, buffaloes, oxen, bulls, and calves, has been...

Dubai, March 11 – As rising tensions and missile threats force residents to leave parts of the Middle East, animal rescue groups in Dubai say they are witnessing a troubling increase in abandoned pets. Many dogs, cats, fish, and turtles are being left behind as families scramble to evacuate the...

Jammu, March 10 Police on Tuesday rescued 20 bovine animals that were allegedly being illegally transported in a water tanker and a truck in two separate operations in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, and arrested two suspects for their involvement in cattle smuggling, officials said.In...

New Delhi, March 10 The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea challenging the validity of a rule dealing with the custody of animals pending litigation.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta agreed to hear the plea and issued notice to the...

New Delhi, March 10 The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea against the holding of buffalo racing sport 'Kambala' in parts of Karnataka other than the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, asking why it should be restricted only to a particular area of the state.The Kambala race, held in...

Mumbai, March 10 Actress Munmun Dutta, best known for her role in the popular sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, has criticized the irresponsible behavior of some Indian tourists at popular travel destinations, calling it "disgusting."In a post on her social media account, the actress...

Shahjahanpur (UP), March 10 Police have booked five people in Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh after a pet puppy was beaten to death for straying into a graveyard, an official said on Tuesday.Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajesh Dwivedi told

Mumbai, March 7: Television actress and ardent animal lover, Munmun Dutta, shared a heartwarming glimpse of her morning routine as she introduced her newest rescue kitten, who seemed eager for cuddles while she got ready for work.In her Instagram stories, the actress from "Taarak Mehta Ka...

Varanasi (UP), March 6 Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said on Friday that cows hold a special place in Hindu tradition and emphasized that no one can harm them in the state.Speaking in Varanasi, Maurya said, "Countless deities reside in Gau Mata, and we all worship...

Mumbai, March 6 Singer Harshdeep Kaur delighted fans by sharing glimpses of a special "musical atmosphere" as she spent time with Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Abhishek Bachchan.The singer offered a warm glimpse of the star-studded moment, celebrating music...

New Delhi, March 5 A male Sangai deer, a Schedule-I species under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, died at the National Zoological Park here on Thursday, an official said.The animal had a cast on its hind leg and required constant monitoring and veterinary care, the official said, adding...

New Delhi, March 5 A white tigress, being sent to the Patna Zoo under an animal exchange program, fractured her leg due to alleged negligence, and will no longer be relocated, officials at Delhi's National Zoological Park said.Instead of the two-year-old Durga, her sibling Devi will be going...

Mumbai, March 5 Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has congratulated Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok on their wedding and wished them a happy married life.Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar, married entrepreneur Saaniya Chandhok in a ceremony attended by several...

The Jammu Railway Division of Northern Railway has achieved another historic milestone with its pioneering initiative of successfully transporting rare zoo animals from Jammu to Chennai. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that for the first time in railway history, rare zoo animals were...

Mumbai, March 3 Actress Raveena Tandon was seen dancing with great enthusiasm on the dhol during the Holi celebration with her family and friends.Raveena posted a series of photos and videos on social media, giving a glimpse into this year's Holi celebrations.In the first clip posted on her...