An unauthorised animal birth control camp in Tarn Taran, Punjab, has sparked controversy. Residents allege inhumane treatment of stray dogs, raising serious concerns about animal welfare and public health.
Supreme Court flags excessive applications in stray dogs case, noting it surpasses human case filings. Key hearing on relocation and sterilisation directives scheduled for Wednesday. Read the latest.
Former AIIMS Head Dr. Chandrakant Pandav warns mass confinement of street dogs amplifies rabies risk. Science-backed vaccination & sterilisation is the proven path for public health safety.
Comedian Bharti Singh opens up about being asked about sterilisation post-delivery, her wish for a daughter, and the fear of early water break. Expert weighs in on making informed choices.
Uttarakhand govt announces Rs 5 crore plan with AI warning systems, district sterilisation centres, and decentralised powers to tackle rising human-animal conflict. Details inside.
Haveri CMC opens its first dog sterilisation centre to control strays. Over 1,500 dogs to be captured, sterilised, and released under new ABC programme. Read more.
Pune's Junnar division launches India's first leopard sterilisation project. Five female leopards selected for the pilot, aiming to reduce human-animal conflict. Read the full story.
Thane Municipal Corporation announces a scientific initiative including shelters, sterilisation drives, and awareness campaigns to manage the city's stray dogs. Learn about the new measures.
Ghaziabad's third animal birth control centre, built for Rs 2 crore, launches in Vijay Nagar, boosting daily sterilisation capacity to 120 dogs. Learn how this tackles the city's stray population challenge.
At the Sanctuary Wildlife Awards 2025 in Mumbai, a leopard photo won top prize. Expert Bittu Sahgal criticises Maharashtra's leopard sterilisation plan, blaming sugarcane farming for conflicts. Read more.
BMC data reveals a stark gender gap in sterilisation in Mumbai, with men making up only 4% of procedures from 2022-2025. Experts blame mindset and lack of male contraceptive options. Read more.
MCD approves Rs 13.5 crore to clear unpaid dues to NGOs sterilising stray dogs in Delhi. Funds aim to boost population control and rabies prevention efforts. Read more.
India mandates lifetime shelter, sterilisation & care for stray dogs removed from schools, hospitals & transport hubs. New SOPs follow Supreme Court order to ensure humane treatment.
Junnar forest division launches India's maiden leopard sterilisation pilot to control population growth and reduce human-animal conflict. A preventive approach inspired by African wildlife management.
MCG awards 2-year contract to Jabalpur NGO for stray dog sterilisation at Rs 700 per dog. RWAs and veterinarians question feasibility, citing costs up to Rs 5,000 per procedure locally.
Hundreds in Pune protest Supreme Court's order to remove community dogs, calling it cruel and demanding mass sterilisation and anti-cruelty enforcement instead.
Bengaluru city corporations begin implementing Supreme Court's stray dog relocation directive. Commissioner Dr KV Rajendra orders intensified sterilisation drive. Latest updates.
In a heartwarming turn of events, mothers who lost their children in the Jhalawar school tragedy find new hope through reverse sterilisation procedures, offering a chance at parenthood once again.