Expressing concern over the increasing number of elephant deaths in India, an international organisation involved in the preservation and protection of these animals globally has stressed the urgent need for a comprehensive policy change in the country to arrest the rapid fall in elephant population. Speaking to IANS, Azzedine Downes, President and CEO of International Fund For Animal[Read More…]
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2 civilians killed in police firing in Kaziranga eviction
Two civilians were killed and five others injured in police open firing in Banderdubi and Deochurchang areas of Nagaon district neat Kaziranga National Park in an eviction drive carried out by Assam government. The police opened fire on protesters who were demanding compensation before they move out from areas. The[Read More…]
Assam floods: Lakhs displaced, 20 died, scores of animals washed away
Assam is reeling under heavy floods, which has affected at least 18 lakh people in 22 districts of the state and over 20 have people died in the floods. Over one lakh people have been forced to abandon their houses and take refuge in relief camps. Flood waters have inundated[Read More…]