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BHOPAL: Will donkeys go extinct in Madhya Pradesh? The latest livestock census paints a grim picture -- the state now has just 3,052 donkeys, a sharp fall from 49,289 in 1997, marking a 94% decline in less than three decades.Nine of the 55 districts have reported zero donkeys, signalling near-total disappearance of the animal that once powered rural India's transport and trade.While there are no specific studies behind disappearance of donkeys yet, Gurgaon-based animal rights activist Naresh Kadyan had urged the Centre to declare donkeys an endangered species, warning that China's demand for donkey hide is pushing the decline. He blames China's "ejiao" industry -- where hides are boiled to extract gelatin used in traditional tonics, aphrodisiacs, and anti-ageing creams -- for pushing the species toward extinction.Official figures show Narmadapuram has the highest number of donkeys (332), followed by Chhatarpur (232), Rewa (226), and Morena (228), while Vidisha, once home to over 6,400 donkeys, now has just 171, and Bhopal only 56. Districts such as Dindori, Niwari, Seoni, Harda, and Umaria recorded no donkeys at all, confirming local extinction.The census reveals broader trends across livestock categories. Madhya Pradesh has a total of 3.75 crore animals, including 15.7 million cows, 10.2 million buffaloes, 10.9 million goats, 558,324 sheep, 9,971 horses, 972 mules, 2,896 camels, and 89,177 pigs.
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): In a move to uphold animal welfare and maintain public hygiene, the Delhi Government has issued a strict advisory against the illegal killing and sacrifice of cows, calves, camels, and other prohibited animals during the Bakra-Eid on June 7, a release said. The advisory issued by the Delhi Government outlines strict guidelines to ensure lawful and hygienic practices during Bakra Eid. Also Read | Chinnaswamy Stampede: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Suspends Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda, Orders Arrest of Representative of RCB and Others After FIR. It m ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 2 (ANI): At least 51 people have lost their lives and 22 others are missing in Himachal Pradesh as torrential rains, flash floods, and landslides continue to wreak havoc across the state during the ongoing monsoon season, according to the latest official data. The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), under the Department of Revenue, Government of Himachal Pradesh, released a cumulative damage assessment report on July 2, covering the period from June 20 to July 1. The report reveals significant damage to human lives, private properties, livestock, a ...Read More >
PATNA: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is all set to embark on 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' from Bihar's Rohtas district on August 17 to register a protest against how the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls was being conducted in the state. This comes at a time when the Opposition is ratcheting up its protest against the SIR and casting aspersions on the integrity of elections. AICC general secretary (organisation) and MP KC Venugopal held a meeting with the INDIA bloc leaders at Sasaram in Rohtas district on Wednesday and reviewed preparations for Rahul Gandhi's visit to Bi ...Read More >
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 8 (ANI): As the commencement date for the 2025 Maha Kumbh nears, popular seers and saints are joining the crowd in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. Amid celebrations, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Maharaj on Wednesday demanded that cow be given the status of 'Rashtra Mata'. He said that one of the biggest problems was cow slaughter and it must be stopped. The seer said that they would organise a 'maha yagya' to press their demands. "All Sanatani Hindus are uniting here for Kumbh. Even though we have a number of problems, the ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Little Aman's eyes lit up as he set eyes on a pen of placid white goats in a Bakra Mandi in Jogeshwari Wednesday. He stood transfixed by their beauty, tugging at his parents Arshad and Sumaira Shaikh to take one home.With the festival of Eid ul' Azha or Bakr Eid due Saturday June 7, Bakra Mandis have come up in Muslim-dominated areas like Jogeshwari, Andheri hilltop (Dongar) and Mira Road. In Vaishali Nagar, Jogeshwari West, Haji Goat Farm with 40 stalls houses 4,000 beautiful animals brought by rearers from Gujarat, Rajasthan, UP, Kashmir and Maharashtra.Buyers from Lokhandwala Comple ...Read More >
Jaipur: Police in Didwana have stepped up their probe into a cross-border smuggling case in which they arrested two arms and drug smugglers on June 27 for supplying Austrian Glock and Chinese Norinco pistols. It has emerged that the case has links to a massive Rs 300-crore heroin consignment seized by Punjab's Amritsar police near the India-Pakistan border in Barmer on June 30. Canada-based Joben Kaler was identified as the main overseas handler of the heroin consignment. Didwana-Kuchaman police had arrested Mohammad Ilyas from Khunkhuna and Amarjeet Singh Takhar, alias Prince, from Jalandhar ...Read More >
Shimla, July 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) A day after natural disaster claimed 10 lives in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Wednesday visited Syathi village that is located in the Laungani panchayat in Dharampur in Mandi district where he met families affected by a cloudburst, listened to their woes, shared grief and also reviewed relief and rehabilitation operations. A total of 61 people have been badly impacted by the cloudburst that caused significant damage to houses, cowsheds and livestock in the area. The district administration has provided an assistance of Rs ...Read More >
Chennai: On any given evening, you might spot a line of buffaloes lying down on R K Mutt Road at Mylapore, unfazed by traffic. Or a cow making its way down the roads of Triplicane or Koyambedu. Stray cattle have become a fixture on roads, causing accidents and blocking traffic. According to govt data from 2023, Tamil Nadu recorded 499 animal-related road accidents -- nearly half of them fatal. But, Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) data reveals a 74% drop in cattle caught. In 2022, Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) caught 7,199 heads of cattle, averaging 19 a day. In the first six months of th ...Read More >
The Delhi government issued an advisory against illegal animal sacrifices on Eid-ul-Azha, emphasizing cultural heritage and enforcement of animal welfare laws. Sacrifices are restricted to designated areas, banning roadside rituals. Existing laws cited include the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and the Delhi Agricultural Cattle Preservation Act, prohibiting unauthorized animal sacrifices. The Delhi government has issued a crucial advisory ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, prohibiting the illegal sacri ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): In a move to uphold animal welfare and maintain public hygiene, the Delhi Government has issued a strict advisory against the illegal killing and sacrifice of cows, calves, camels, and other prohibited animals during the Bakra-Eid on June 7, a release said. The advisory issued by the Delhi Government outlines strict guidelines to ensure lawful and hygienic practices during Bakra Eid. It mandates that all sacrificial rituals must occur exclusively at designated locations, explicitly prohibiting sacrifices on roadsides, streets, or any public spaces. It emphas ...Read More >
Srinagar: Before towering cranes and cutting-edge engineering transformed the Himalayan landscape, the monumental dream of connecting "Kashmir to Kanyakumari" by rail began with the plodding footsteps of humble mules. This extraordinary backstory underpins the official realization of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025, a project crowned by the awe-inspiring Chenab Bridge. According to Afcons Infrastructure Limited, the company behind the Chenab Bridge, the earliest and most formidable hurdle wasn't just the design of ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 8 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, instead of introspecting on the defeat in the 2024 state assembly polls, has been repudiating the mandate given by the people because they rejected him. The leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha is preparing his excuses for future defeats in the upcoming assembly elections, including Bihar, Fadnavis said in his articles published in the Indian Express and Marathi daily Loksatta. On Saturday, Gandhi, in an article published in several newspapers and in posts on X, claimed the 2024 Maharas ...Read More >
Guwahati: State is witnessing a concerning surge in Japanese encephalitis (JE) cases, with Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) reporting 47 confirmed infections so far. The mosquito-borne viral disease has already claimed 13 lives across the state. Data provided by GMCH authorities shows that JE cases began emerging in April, with the first fatalities reported in June. While six patients have recovered and been discharged, three left the hospital against medical advice and several others are still undergoing treatment. The infection has been detected across several districts -- Kamrup ...Read More >
Chennai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Residents of Hasanur Village in Tamil Nadu's Erode District have launched a protest demanding immediate action from forest authorities to capture a leopard that has killed two cow calves in recent days. The leopard, that is believed to have strayed from the nearby Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, attacked calves belonging to villagers P. Basamani (45), V. Sadanandam (54), and P. Jagadeesan in two separate incidents. Two of the animals succumbed to the attacks, triggering fear among the villagers, who say such intrusions have become increasingly frequent. "We h ...Read More >
Fancy goats to sheep and more: A look at Kolkata's preparations ahead of Eid-al-Adha A day ahead of Eid-al-Adha, the Muslim festival that celebrates faith, gratitude and giving, Kolkata's goat markets were decked up as preparations for the festival, better known as Bakri Eid, got underway. On Zakaria Street, near the Nakhoda Masjid, was Lablaba Khan, a brown goat with white and black markings. Lablaba Khan's owner quoted a price of Rs 25 lakhs Not just goats, even sheep were being sold near Zakaria Street, with the price being quoted at Rs 45,000 per sheep This goat had a red ribbon tied i ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: The State government on Friday accorded approvals to a slew of industries. Among those are Krishnapatnam Power Corporation Limited (KPCL), which is set to establish a 350 MW Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Thamminapatnam and Mommidi villages of SPSR Nellore district with a Rs 1,225 crore investment, creating 575 jobs. Furthermore, the government also waived off a Rs 54 crore extension of time fee, contingent on project completion within two years as per the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Clean Energy Policy-2024. The government also allocated 22.80 acres at MPSEZ in N ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 04: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) hosted the event 'Reimagining Livestock & Fisheries with Future Ready Farmers: Vision 2030' today. The event brought together policymakers, scientists, and farmers to chart a roadmap for sustainable development of Jammu & Kashmir's animal husbandry and fisheries sectors.As per a statement issued, the Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh graced the occasion as chief guest, reaffirming the Central Government's commitment to transforming these vital s ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Sneha Debnath, a 19-year-old girl from Sabroom in South Tripura district, reportedly went missing in the national capital. Following this, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha gave necessary instructions to the police to take immediate and appropriate action on the matter. Also Read | Trump Announces 30% Tariffs on EU Goods as Trade Talks Stall. In a statement posted on its official social media account, the Tripura Chief Minister's Office stated, "The report of Miss Sneha Debnath, a resident of Sabroom, who has reportedly gone missing in New Delhi, has come t ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: State govt will distribute 10,000 high-milk yielding cows to farmers under the Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana, announced chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday.An MoU was signed between the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation (Omfed) in Cuttack on Saturday, under which NDDB will facilitate the supply of 3,000 to 4,000 high-milk-yielding cows of Gir, Sahiwal and cross-bred varieties to dairy farmers in the state. Plans are also underway to set up a biogas plant with NDDB's support, aiming at sustainable energy an ...Read More >
Silchar: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday visited the flood-ravaged districts of Hailakandi and Sribhumi in the Barak Valley. He assured affected residents of providing timely disbursement of rehabilitation grants and swift repair of damaged infrastructure.This marks Sarma's second visit to the flood-hit region within four days, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Speaking to the media in Sribhumi after inspecting multiple relief camps, the CM said, "Flood-related problems may persist till July. I will return before Durga Puja to ensure that roads and infrastructure ar ...Read More >
Guwahati, Jun 30 (PTI) Opposition Congress workers on Monday waved black flags at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's convoy in Golaghat district as they were protesting the alleged sale of 90 Gir cows, which were procured by the government, to individuals including a minister's wife. Four people were detained in connection with this incident, the police said. The Congress party had launched protests in all district headquarters against the alleged sale of the cows procured during the 2022-23 financial year by the state government for its Garukhuti Agricultural Project. Public Health ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 17 (ANI): The ongoing monsoon season has claimed 109 human lives across the state between June 20 and July 16, 2025. Of these, 64 deaths were directly linked to rain-related incidents, and 45 fatalities were reported in road accidents. This was stated in the latest cumulative report released by the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) of Himachal Pradesh. The data compiled by the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) reveal that the 64 monsoon-related deaths occurred owing to various causes, including landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drow ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Thursday took strong action against the police officers allegedly responsible for the Bengaluru stampede, suspending several high-ranking officials, including the city's police commissioner. Addressing a press conference, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also announced a one-man commission to probe the lapses that triggered the deadly stampede. "Cubbon Park Police Station police inspector, station house master, station house officer, ACP, Central Division DCP, cricket stadium in-charge, additional commissioner of police, commissioner of police have been susp ...Read More >
Bhopal, July 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Monsoon conditions are likely to continue over several parts of Madhya Pradesh as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange and yellow alerts in various districts till July 8. Districts such as Dindori, Mandala, Jabalpur, Balaghat and Seoni are likely to be the most affected by the heavy downpour for the next four days. An orange alert has been issued for these districts between July 3 and July 7. An Orange alert - predicting heavy rainfall has also been issued for districts Guna, Shivpuri Vidhisha, Raisen, Rajgarh, Mandsaur, Sagar, Ratlam, D ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Heavy rainfall paralysed normal life in Mandla district on Friday, lashing various areas continuously and triggering a landslide at Barela on NH-30, leading to a temporary closure of the Jabalpur-Mandla route. According to flood control room officials, the landslide occurred in morning hours. "It is a hilly area, so such incidents are common," said Hiralal Tiwari, in-charge of the flood control cell. "But the soil was cleared, and by noon, traffic movement returned to normal." Rain also wreaked havoc in Chakdehi and Narainganj, where electric poles and trees were upr ...Read More >
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh government is committed to ensure the economic progress of farmers and cattle-rearers by increasing milk production in the state, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said. Work is being done on a strategy to bring 50 per cent of state's villages under the milk collection network, Yadav said during a review meet with the Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Department officials on Sunday."As many as 9,500 milk producers have been linked to the cooperative dairy system by f ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday announced an ambitious plan of planting 7.5 crore saplings across the state within a year. Speaking at the state-level celebration of World Environment Day at the OUAT Agriculture Education Hall in city, the CM emphasised the importance of public awareness and collective responsibility in protecting nature and ending plastic pollution. "A healthy environment is essential for a healthy society," he said.Addressing the rising threat of single-use plastic, the CM urged citizens to support a mass movement to eliminate plastic from daily li ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 6: In a move to uphold animal welfare and maintain public hygiene, the Delhi Government has issued a strict advisory against the illegal killing and sacrifice of cows, calves, camels, and other prohibited animals during the Bakra-Eid on June 7, a release said. The advisory issued by the Delhi Government outlines strict guidelines to ensure lawful and hygienic practices during Bakra Eid. It mandates that all sacrificial rituals must occur exclusively at designated locations, explicitly prohibiting sacrifices on roadsides, streets, or any public spaces. It emphasises zero tolera ...Read More >
Jaipur: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Friday flagged off the first air-conditioned 'Rajasthan Vahini Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train' from Durgapura railway station under the Devasthan department's Senior Citizens Pilgrimage Scheme-2025. This initiative marked the beginning of the pilgrimage to Rameshwaram, carrying around 800 passengers.Under the scheme, 50,000 senior citizens will travel to 13 different pilgrimage sites via AC trains for the first time this year. The eight-day journey is the longest among the Devasthan department's pilgrimages, including visits to the Ramanathaswamy Jyotirlin ...Read More >
RANCHI/SILLI/PURULIA/KOLKATA: "Bhagwan Krishna ne aaj bacha liya (Lord Krishna has saved us today)," said farmer Puran Chand Mahto (55) of Mardu village in Ranchi district's Silli block, still unable to believe his luck at being alive to tell the tale of how he and his family - his three daughters and a relative, who is a minor - slept peacefully while a tiger silently crouched in a corner of the same room.Around 4.30am Wednesday, Puran was getting ready for the day. As he stepped out of his thre ...Read More >