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Meanwhile, the state health department has been instructed to submit a report on preventing the spread of H5 Avian Influenza to humans A bird flu alert was issued in Uttar Pradesh this Wednesday, with orders issued on guidelines for prevention against the potential threat of H5 Avian Influenza. After a review, the Chief Minister directed all the concerned departments to ensure the safety of the "protected animals and birds", warning against negligence. Meanwhile, the state health department h ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Bringing down the curtain on the proceedings initiated against misleading advertisements for medicinal products, the Supreme Court has closed the case filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against Patanjali Ayurved and its founders.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and K V Viswanathan said no further hearing was needed as the court had already passed various orders and the purpose of the case had been achieved. "By various orders, the prayers of the WP have been achieved and ...Read More >
Lucknow: Taking cognisance of the potential threat of bird flu, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed concerned departments to coordinate and take measures to prevent the prevalence of the H5 virus in the state. He said that efforts should be stepped up in all zoos, sanctuaries, national parks, etc.On Monday, the bird flu virus was diagnosed in the poultry birds in Rampur after an estimated 15,000 chickens died.The chief minister also instructed the health department to conduct an ...Read More >
New Delhi: An Indian elephant taken on an epic journey to a tycoon's giant zoo is expected to return home after protests by the religious community she came from, officials said Wednesday, following a court battle over the animal's welfare at the temple. The story of the 36-year-old elephant called Madhuri reflects both the passion that some communities have for elephants in India -- and the mind-boggling scale of the self-declared "world's biggest wild animal rescue centre". The elephant spen ...Read More >
From 20 paise in 1959 to a proposed Rs 100 in 2025 -- ticket prices at the Delhi Zoo may soon see another hike as part of efforts to modernise the 65-year-old park. The proposed increase from the current Rs 80 to Rs 100 was discussed in a recent review meeting. However, officials clarified that the plan is still under consideration and awaits final approval. Zoo authorities said the move aims to align Delhi Zoo's entry fees with those of other leading zoos across the country and help fund ongo ...Read More >
Indore: As Indore retained its top spot as the cleanest city in the country for the eight time in a row, senior Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh said that 'sanitation workers', who are the real heroes, are forced to survive on minimum monthly wages. He added that sanitation workers who made Indore as the cleanest city for eight times, "neither they get respect nor job security", and are forced to survive with minimum monthly wages, which is not enough to ...Read More >
A sub-adult tiger spotted moving between Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh has prompted wildlife authorities to explore the possibility of developing Ratanmahal in Dahod as a tiger sanctuary as part of the Union govt's Tigers Outside Tiger Reserves (TOTR) Project. The three-year-old male tiger, first sighted near Gujarat border in Feb, has been frequently captured on camera traps in Ratanmahal's core area since late May. This marks the second tiger sighting in the region within six years. A National Ti ...Read More >
Pune, July 15 (PTI) As many as 14 deer have died over the last four to five days in the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park in Pune due to unidentified reasons, officials said on Tuesday. A Pune Municipal Corporation veterinary officer said authorities are examining various possibilities including infection through the deer feed to identify the cause behind the fatalities. He said medical reports are awaited to understand the details. "Bucks are drying every day since the last four to five days. On ...Read More >
Chennai: Madras high court has clarified that private self-financing medical colleges are required to pay only a stipend, and not a full salary, to in-service govt doctors pursuing postgraduate or super-specialty courses under the govt quota.A division bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice K Surender passed the order while partly allowing a batch of appeals moved by Karpaga Vinayaga Medical College and others. They challenged a single judge's order that directed private colleges to pay sala ...Read More >
Pune, Maharashtra (July 15, 2025): At least 14 deer have died over the past four to five days at the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park in Pune. The zoo currently houses 98 deer, out of which 14 were found dead. The exact cause behind the fatalities is still unclear. Initial assessments suggest that the deaths may have been caused by a viral infection, contamination in feed, or sudden weather changes. However, the exact cause will only be known after lab test reports, which are expected in the next tw ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], July 15: In a world where education increasingly resembles an assembly line, one Indian startup is quietly but fundamentally challenging the system. Debsie, founded by Adhip Ray, who is also the founder of a digital consultancy called WinSavvy, is on a mission to dismantle the outdated, test-centric, memorization-driven approach that defines most schooling -- and replace it with a learning model rooted in curiosity, critical thinking, and joy. "Children aren't machines. ...Read More >
Pune, July 15 (PTI) As many as 14 deer have died over the last four to five days in the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park in Pune due to unidentified reasons, officials said on Tuesday. A Pune Municipal Corporation veterinary officer said authorities are examining various possibilities including infection through the deer feed to identify the cause behind the fatalities. Also Read | UP Custodial Death: 65-year-old Man Dies in Police Custody in Sant Kabir Nagar, Family Alleges Foul Play. He said me ...Read More >
Pilibhit (UP), Jul 15 (PTI) A day after a farmer was killed by a tiger in Fulhar village of Pilibhit district, forest officials said on Tuesday that their team was tracking the animal and it would be captured as soon as the conditions are favourable. Dayaram, 39, was mauled to death by the tiger in his field in Bari Phulhar village, the sixth tiger attack in two months in the region. According to the forest team engaged in tracking the tiger, the animal also attempted to attack its personnel, ...Read More >
Pune, July 15 (PTI) As many as 14 deer have died over the last four to five days in the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park in Pune due to unidentified reasons, officials said on Tuesday. A Pune Municipal Corporation veterinary officer said authorities are examining various possibilities including infection through the deer feed to identify the cause behind the fatalities. He said medical reports are awaited to understand the details. "Bucks are drying every day since the last four to five days. On ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Three tiger cubs born at the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) on July 7 died within two days of birth, despite efforts by veterinarians to save them through hand-rearing.According to BBP officials, the cubs were born to tigress Hima Das, who gave her third litter on July 7. Soon after the delivery, the mother showed no signs of nurturing the cubs. As a result, the newborns sustained injuries."The cubs were shifted to the zoo hospital for intensive care and hand-rearing. Despite all ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Three tiger cubs that were allegedly abandoned by their mother after littering have died in Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) recently, officials said on Saturday. Tigress Hima Das gave its third litter of three cubs on July 7, and after giving birth, she did not take care of them, and consequently, all three cubs were injured, they said. According to the BBP, the cubs were shifted to a Hospital for intensive care and hand-rearing. Despite all interventions by doctors, the cubs did ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 12 (PTI) Three tiger cubs that were allegedly abandoned by their mother after littering have died in Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) recently, officials said on Saturday. Tigress Hima Das gave its third litter of three cubs on July 7, and after giving birth, she did not take care of them, and consequently, all three cubs were injured, they said. Also Read | Karnataka Shocker: Man Arrested for Secretly Filming Women While They Were Bathing. According to the BBP, the cubs were ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group and Mandai Wildlife Group have joined hands to enhance the country's appeal as a top travel destination by co-creating customer experiences through exclusive privileges, and spotlighting the crucial work of wildlife conservation for the planet. The partnership will also extend assistance from SIA in transferring animals from Singapore's wildlife parks to accredited zoos across the world. As part of efforts to boost inbound travel from key internationa ...Read More >
New Delhi: Municipal Corporation of Delhi's public health department has launched an intensive drive to check mosquito breeding at historical sites and tourist places in the city. At least 55 such places were checked in the past few days and mosquito breeding was found at 16 sites, which were destroyed on the spot, MCD stated. The department claimed to have visited Humayun's Tomb, Delhi zoo, Qutub Minar complex, Lotus Pond, Sunder Nagar Nursery, etc. While 16 violators were served notices, prose ...Read More >
Amritsar: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey from Jharkhand has claimed that Britain assisted India in executing the 1984 Operation Bluestar at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, stoking a new controversy.In a post on X on Monday, Dubey alleged that then PM Indira Gandhi "launched an attack on the Golden Temple in collaboration with Britain", with British Army officers present in Amritsar.He uploaded a classified British document, "Sikh Community", claiming that on Feb 23, 1984, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth ...Read More >
Kanpur: The zoo is set to resume operations from Tuesday, enabling visitors to view the animals. This reopening comes after receiving approval from the chief wildlife warden, following confirmation that all animals are infection-free.The zoo had to be closed when Pataudi, a lion brought from the Gorakhpur zoo for medical treatment, tested positive for bird flu at IVRI Bareilly, after which the zoo was shut down and classified as a red zone on May 13. The situation worsened with the deaths of a p ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Sunday stated that the Congress govt will be spending 22,500 crore on the implementation of the Indiramma housing scheme, under which 4.5 lakh houses are being constructed for the poor in Telangana. Construction is already underway for 1.1 lakh Indiramma houses, with work on the remaining units set to begin soon.The govt has sanctioned 4.5 lakh housing units in the first phase of the scheme. The govt is extending 5 lakh financial assistance t ...Read More >
MALAPPURAM: The tiger that killed rubber tapper Gafoor Ali at Kalikavu in Malappuram has finally been captured in a trap set by the forest department three weeks ago at Sulthana Estate. The female tiger, estimated to be around 13 years old, was spotted by migrant labourers on Sunday morning. Officials believe it got trapped in the cage on Saturday night. The animal suffered injuries on its face after repeatedly hitting the bars of the cage in an attempt to escape. Amid strong protests from loc ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The preliminary report of the high-level inquiry committee probing mass tiger deaths in Male Mahadeshwara Hills Wildlife Sanctuary of Chamarajanagar district revealed use of insecticide to poison a tigress and her four cubs. The patrolling forest personnel of the MM Hills Sanctuary came across a tigress and her four cubs dead at Gajanur beat of Hoogyam range on June 26. Acting on the report, Minister of Forests and Environment Eshwar Khandre on Friday stated to have placed Deputy Con ...Read More >
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NBCC (India) Limited took a significant step in wildlife conservation and eco-tourism by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FDCM Gorewada Zoo Limited (FGZL), a Government of Maharashtra initiative. This MoU focuses on developing the African Safari and Entrance Plaza at the Balasaheb Thackeray Gorewada International Zoological Park in Nagpur. The agreement was signed by Chandrasekharan Bala, CEO of FGZL, and Pravin Tukaram Doiphode, Executive Director of NBCC. The event took place i ...Read More >
NBCC (India) Limited moved to a transformative leap in wildlife conservation and Eco-tourism infrastructure by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FDCM Gorewada Zoo Limited (FGZL), a Government of Maharashtra undertaking. The MoU pertains to the Development of African Safari and Entrance Plaza at the Balasaheb Thackeray Gorewada International Zoological Park, Nagpur. The MoU was signed by Shri Chandrasekharan Bala, CEO, FGZL and Shri Pravin Tukaram Doiphode, Executive Director, NBC ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: In a first for any zoological park in Andhra Pradesh, the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP) in Visakhapatnam has successfully hatched 27 bird chicks through artificial incubation, while seven others were hatched naturally. The chicks belong to five bird species, including Blue Gold Macaw, Lutino Parakeet, Peach-Faced Lovebird, Red Junglefowl, and Indian Peafowl. The zoo's veterinary team, including one senior veterinarian, one conservation biologist, and two paravets and anim ...Read More >
Warning: This article contains footage and mentions of animal cruelty that some readers may find upsetting An MMA fighter has sparked outrage online after posting footage of herself sharing her vape with an orangutan. Anastasia Luchkina audaciously uploaded a video on social media of her poking her pink e-cigarette through the fencing so that the primate could take a puff. The 24-year-old starts the clip by showing herself taking a long drag on the device before exhaling the vapour and offeri ...Read More >
Bhopal: A search by the Meghalaya police in a flat of father-in-law of Shalom James, an Indore-based property dealer arrested on charges of destroying evidence in the killing of Raja Raghuvamsi allegedly by his wife Sonam during their honeymoon in Shillong last month, in Ratlam in Madhya Pradesh, has yielded a laptop, a pen drive, jewelry and incriminating documents, believed to be belonging to the couple, sources said on Monday. The search was conducted in the flat of Manoj Gupta, father-in-la ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Nature lovers have a fresh reason to visit Nandankanan Zoological Park in Odisha's Bhubaneswar, as the famed wildlife sanctuary welcomed seven baby yellow anacondas into its reptilian fold on Sunday -- a rare and exciting addition that underscores the zoo's growing reputation as a haven for exotic species. The tiny hatchlings were born to a breeding pair of yellow anacondas brought to Nandankanan from the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust in Chennai in October 2019. With these new arriva ...Read More >
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