Cow owners in Haryana may soon have the option of sending their animals to a ‘hostel’ if they don’t have enough space at home. The Haryana ‘Gau Sewa Aayog,’ an independent body constituted by the state government in 2013, will soon sends its proposal of setting up “cow hostels” across[Read More…]
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After mass extermination of strays, Kerala to have stray dog rehabilitation zoos
While Kerala is infamous for the ruthless killing of stray dogs, the government has plans to change its reputation. The Kerala government is planning to implement a policy to accommodate stray canines in dog rehabilitation zoos in all the 14 districts. To ensure the safety of people from dogs, Kerala[Read More…]
Bihar to impose fines on cattle owners if they abandon animals on roads
Bihar will impose fines on cattle (cow, ox and buffalo) owners if they abandon the animals on roads and has also decided to keep the abandoned cattle in cowsheds. Recently, chief minister Nitish Kumar had called for a national debate on “cow vigilantism” following a wave in lynchings across the[Read More…]
One inspector monitoring 77sqkm area of forest in Delhi
There are only two Wildlife officers at play taking care of the flora and fauna of the National Capital. And one of them is perpetually on duty at district courts, Delhi High Court and the National Green Tribunal. Despite ragging pollution, Delhi is home to huge forest reserves that few[Read More…]
Animals…are we?
India and all of its precious resources are focused on bringing the nation to the “big boy’s table” of developed countries. It is a natural and an important ambition to possess. But making a nation great is not a sprint, rather it’s a marathon and to be truly recognized as[Read More…]