New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Recent developments in animal cruelty laws in India have taken a centre stage as the nation grapples with the need to protect its rich biodiversity, including iconic species like the Indian Rhinoceros and Bengal Tigers.
Chennai, Oct 7 (IANS) In a bid to reduce the human-animal conflict and to prevent herbivores like wild elephants and Indian Guar reaching the human settlements, Tamil Nadu forest department has drawn an ambitious plan to grow palatable grass in forest areas in 22 districts of the state.
Itanagar, Oct 4 (IANS) Three indigenous products from Arunachal Pradesh – Yak Churpi, Khamti rice and Tangsa textile – have been granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the GI Registry, Chennai, officials said on Wednesday.
Ahmedabad, Oct 1 (IANS) A rare sight of an Asiatic lion taking a stroll along the shores of the Arabian Sea in Gujarat's Junagadh has taken the Internet by storm.
Chennai, Sep 19 (IANS) Wildlife conservationists and activists have demanded a detailed probe into the death of 9 tigers in the forest ranges of the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. These deaths have occurred since August 16.
Kolkata, Sep 14 (IANS) The increasing incidences of human attacks on fishing cats in West Bengal, often resulting in the deaths of the animals, has become a major cause of concern for the state forest department.
Guwahati/Agartala, Sep 10 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), which operates in the northeastern states and in seven districts of West Bengal and five districts of north Bihar, has introduced an Artificial Intelligence based surveillance mechanism in elephant corridors to prevent elephant deaths due to train hits.
Kolkata, Sep 8 (IANS) A unique PIL was filed at the Calcutta High Court on Saturday alleging rampant trafficking and illegal selling of elephants from West Bengal to other states and even other countries.
Agra, Sep 7 (IANS) Acting on a tip from a concerned citizen, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India worked with the Divisional Forest Officer, Agra to rescue an Indian parakeet – a species protected under Schedule II of the Wild Life (Protection) Act (WPA), 1972 – which was being held illegally and tortured by a family in Agra.
Canberra, Sep 7 (IANS) Australia's Minister for the Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek on Thursday declared war on feral cats in a bid to protect iconic native species from extinction.
