Supreme Court upheld its earlier rulings in the stray dog issue, dismissing pleas seeking modification or recall of its previous directions on relocation and sterilisation
Telangana police are investigating the alleged poisoning of over 500 stray dogs. The mass killing is reportedly linked to the gram panchayat election promises. Authorities have taken legal action against 15 people, including village heads.
Citing decades of official apathy and a 'complete failure' to implement the Animal Birth Control (ABC) rules, the Supreme Court expressed frustration over the spiraling crisis
The apex court has declined to simply compare videos of alleged animal cruelty with clips of dog attacks in the stray dogs case
The SC also directed the authorities to identify stretches of highways and expressways frequented by stray animals, including cattle, and ensure their removal and relocation to designated shelters
The observation came during the hearing of a series of petitions concerning the implementation of the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, and the management of stray dog populations across the country
Considering India accounts for about 36 per cent of the global rabies death toll, it is important to understand why rabies remains such a significant public health threat in India
Stray dog relocation policies may significantly undermine herd immunity against rabies, potentially leading to increased public health risks from dog bites and disease outbreaks
The Supreme Court has recognised the Lucknow ABC programme as India's national benchmark for humane and effective stray dog management. The programme's successful 'capture, sterilise, vaccinate, and release' model has the potential to be replicated across the country
The Supreme Court controversy around stray dogs also highlights a broader tension in urban governance—between evidence-based policy and populist perception
Supreme Court stray dog ruling mandates the release of sterilized and immunized canines back to their areas, overturning an earlier prohibition on re-release
Ambika Shukla's recent statements on rabies, claiming it can be washed off with soap, have sparked controversy amid ongoing stray dog protests in Delhi-NCR. Are they true?
A lawyer slapped an animal activist in a brawl that broke out outside the Supreme Court premises. The video, taken by bystanders, has now gained traction on social media. Dog lovers were outraged this week when the SC ordered that all stray dogs be moved to shelters in the Delhi-NCR region
Delhi police arrested animal lovers and activists who protested against a Supreme Court order to relocate stray dogs in the national capital to shelters. The activists, gathered at India Gate, were immediately removed
Supreme Court's stray dog ruling, aimed at addressing the severe stray dog crisis and public safety, has sparked significant debate among animal rights activists and dog lovers.
Supreme Court directive on the relocation of stray dogs from Delhi-NCR streets to shelters has ignited a widespread debate, with opinions split between concerns for animal welfare and relief over public safety.
Stray dog menace is not good news for Munnar, which relies heavily on tourism, people who cheered the killings on social media pointed out before reminding how human safety cannot be put above that of any other animal in a modern society
As per officials, over 15 people have been injured in the last 70 hours due to stray dog attacks across Bhatkal town in the state
If a patient is bitten deeply in a nerve-rich area, there are chances that the virus reaches the brain before the antibodies generated by the vaccine can take effect
Earlier in February, a four-year-old boy was killed by dogs in Hyderabad
Residents protest demanding a solution to the menace
Dog population increased around such food sources
Vaccines hidden in dog food could help curb the spread of rabies more effectively
The study found that 8.8 per cent of Labrador retrievers are overweight
The programme seeks to offer a holistic solution to street dog menace
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