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Chief Secretaries of states, UTs appear before SC in stray dogs menace cas
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The Chief Secretaries of states and Union Territories appeared before the Supreme Court in compliance with its earlier order, and tendered an unconditional apology for not filing a compliance affidavit on the issue of menace of stray dog bites.
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CITES highlights high standards at Vantara and strong Indian regulations
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
A recent report by the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has highlighted the world-class standards of animal care and treatment at Vantara in Jamnagar.
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Chandigarh notifies strict pet dog bye-laws; fines up to Rs 10,000 for vio
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The bye-laws make dog registration mandatory, restrict the number of dogs per household, and impose fines of up to Rs 10,000 for violations such as feeding dogs in public places or failing to clean up pet waste.
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DIVY Foundation Observes 60th Birth Anniversary of Shree Vagishji with Soc
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 27: The DIVY Foundation marked the 60th birth anniversary of Shree Vagishji with a series of extensive social welfare activities held across Vadodara. The three-day program, organised at Shree Dhwarikadhish Sukhdham Temple and other locations, focused on promoting
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Siliguri animal welfare group celebrates 'Kukur Tihar', worships and feeds
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a heartwarming celebration of compassion towards animals, the Animal Helpline Organisation in Siliguri observed Kukur Tihar Puja on Monday at its street dog rescue centre to honour dogs. Kukur Tihar, which literally means the "worship of dogs," is a mini-festival celebrated by animal l
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Vantara welcomes SIT findings, Supreme Court's order; says allegations mad
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Animal rescue and rehabilitation centre Vantara has welcomed the findings of the Special Investigation Team (SIT), appointed by the Supreme Court and noted that SIT's report and the apex court order have made it clear that the doubts and allegations raised against Vantara's animal welfare
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BITS Pilani Rolls Out Initiatives for Stray Dog Management across Campuses
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 13: Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani, an Institute of Eminence, today announced significant progress in its comprehensive stray dog management program. Developed over the past two years in response to 282 reported bite incidents, this multi-f
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SC orders SIT probe into allegations of unlawful acquisition of animals in
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The four-member SIT will also examine and report on issues such as compliance with wildlife protection laws, international trade regulations, animal welfare standards and environmental concerns, the Supreme Court said.
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"A safe return of our community dogs": Vir Das welcomes SC's modified orde
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Actor-comedian Vir Das has welcomed the Supreme Court's modified order on stray dogs, which says that they must be released back into their neighbourhoods after sterilisation and vaccination, except those infected with rabies or showing aggressive behaviour.
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"Marks a progressive step toward balancing animal welfare": Rahul Gandhi s
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday welcomed Supreme Court's recent decision related to stray dogs in Delhi NCR and called it a "step toward balancing animal welfare."
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UP Urban Development Dept organises workshop on effective management of AB
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Urban Development Department, Uttar Pradesh, organised a one-day workshop on the effective management and capacity building for the operation of Animal Birth Control (ABC) Centres at the Directorate of Urban Local Bodies.
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SC stray dog order 'decision taken in anger, not viable': Kolkata NGO dire
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Mukherjee argued that housing large numbers of dogs together would risk cross-infection and high mortality, while the logistics and costs involved would be prohibitive.
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