Punjab Wildlife Sanctuary Renamed for Guru Tegh Bahadur
Punjab's Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary is now Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Wildlife Sanctuary. The 289-acre sanctuary spans three villages in Rupnagar district. Read more about this tribute.
Punjab's Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary is now Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Wildlife Sanctuary. The 289-acre sanctuary spans three villages in Rupnagar district. Read more about this tribute.
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.
Haryana's wildlife department urges NHAI to redesign the Gurgaon-Faridabad Road as a wildlife corridor with underpasses and speed control after a series of fatal leopard accidents. Read the full plan.
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.
A non-venomous Indian rat snake was rescued from a washing machine in an Andheri home. Wildlife expert Prabhu Swami safely released it, highlighting urban wildlife encounters. Learn safety tips.
Eskag Sanjeevani has expanded to 170 dialysis and 25 diagnostic centres across India, revolutionizing affordable and accessible kidney care. Discover how this network is setting new standards.
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.
Cheap internet, lax oversight, and a skilled workforce are driving a surge in fake call centres in Maharashtra's hinterland, enabling global financial fraud. Learn how authorities are struggling to contain the spread.
An RTI reveals Haryana secured Rs 10 lakh compensation from 411 wildlife poaching cases in 5 years. Yet, low conviction rates and delayed trials raise concerns over enforcement. Read more.
Wildlife Rescue Trust volunteers seized two protected Indian star tortoises from a Sayajibaug employee's house in Vadodara. The reptiles were handed over to forest officials. Read the full story.
The 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards saw record entries, crowning hilarious animal photos while supporting global conservation. See the funniest shots!
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.
UPMSP releases list of 7,448 exam centres for 2026 High School & Intermediate exams. Students can check online & raise objections by Dec 22, 2025. Get details.
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.
Karnataka Forest Department, WCCB and CID Forest wing meet to improve coordination in tackling wildlife crime. Enhanced investigation and prosecution strategies discussed.
Discover Arunachal Pradesh's untouched wilderness with 6 hidden wildlife sanctuaries housing rare species like red pandas, tigers, and exotic birds. Perfect for nature lovers seeking adventure!
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals thriving illegal monitor lizard meat trade in Hyderabad markets. Poaching drives species decline despite strict wildlife protection laws with severe penalties.
Hundreds in Pune protest Supreme Court's order to remove community dogs, calling it cruel and demanding mass sterilisation and anti-cruelty enforcement instead.
A 22-year-old woman was injured when a leopard pawed through an open safari bus window at Bannerghatta Biological Park. The incident raises safety concerns about wildlife tourism protocols.
Top Karnataka forest officials absent from human-animal conflict zones, sparking debate between wildlife activists and department. Learn how this affects conflict mitigation efforts.