Be humane, take abandoners to taskFive Siberian Huskies were abandoned near Nandigaon village, with one dying from heat. This incident reveals a societal issue where animals...
03 May, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Punjab govt mulls restart of traditional bullock cart races in Ludhiana's Kila RaipurThe Punjab government is considering new rules to resume traditional bullock cart races at the Kila Raipur sports event in Ludhiana. The 20...
25 Mar, 2025, 08.21 PM IST
Benglauru Chamarajpet: Man arrested for allegedly cutting off udders of three cows in BengaluruTension escalated in Bengaluru's Chamarajapet due to an attack on three cows. Residents, activists, and BJP workers protested. The police a...
13 Jan, 2025, 03.19 PM IST
Jallikattu cannot be termed blood sport, says SC, reserves verdict on pleas against bull-taming gameA five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice K M Joseph said though cruelty may be involved in the sport people do not take part in th...
08 Dec, 2022, 08.32 PM IST
How "Jallikattu" necessary for preserving native breed of bulls? SC asks Tamil NaduThe apex court is considering five questions referred to it by a two-judge bench of the top court in February 2018. Referring the issue to ...
01 Dec, 2022, 08.14 PM IST
When law bans cruelty, there can't be amending Act perpetuating cruelty: Jallikattu petitioners tell Supreme CourtArguing before a five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice K M Joseph, senior advocate Sidharth Luthra, appearing for some of the pet...
29 Nov, 2022, 07.45 PM IST
Seizure of animals can be done under 2017 rules of PCA Act pending litigation: Centre to SCThere is a difference between sale and seizure. When sale is there then income is generated. We are only concerned with confiscation of ani...
11 Jan, 2021, 04.33 PM IST
Bill passed to allow Kambala in KarnatakaKambala Committees and various Kannada outfits had recently held protests against the ban and demanded it be allowed.
13 Feb, 2017, 04.24 PM IST
- International rally for stricter laws against animal cruelty
An international rally will be organised in 70 cities across the world, including 50 in India, on Sunday to express solidarity against grow...
16 Sep, 2016, 06.58 PM IST
- Parliamentarians and celebrities join hands to demand stronger penalties for animal cruelty
Parliamentarians from different political parties and celebrities from the movie and music world joined hands with animal rights groups on ...
12 May, 2016, 06.02 PM IST
MPs, celebs launch `No More 50' campaign for stronger animal lawsSeveral Parliamentarians, celebrities on Thursday launched the `No More 50' campaign in order to press for stronger animal rights law; so t...
12 May, 2016, 05.32 PM IST
Peta critical of centre for allowing bull racesPeople for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India Chief Executive Officer Poorva Joshipura has criticized the Ministry of Environmen...
08 Jan, 2016, 05.36 PM IST
Govt to soon frame rules to regulate pet shops in the countryThe government will soon frame rules to regulate business activities related to pet shops, dog breeding and aquarium fish breeding in the c...
11 Oct, 2015, 09.09 PM IST
Animal welfare legislation in the worksAt present, there are no rules to govern such commercial activities due to which cruelty to animals, inhuman handling and unsafe breeding g...
08 Oct, 2015, 04.07 AM IST
Camels cannot be slaughtered for food: AWBIAgainst the background of ensuing Bakrid festival and arrival of camels to Tamil Nadu to be offered for Qurbani, the Animal Welfare Board o...
01 Oct, 2014, 05.27 PM IST
- Ban animals in circuses: Peta
Citing its just-concluded inquiry revealing rampant abuse, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) has demanded a complete ban o...
05 Sep, 2013, 12.34 AM IST
- Now animal welfare awards to protect animals
Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations (FIAPO) is inviting nominations for their multifarious awards for service to animals
12 Jul, 2012, 05.56 PM IST