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Nepal took up the issue and banned the 300-year-old practice of animal sacrifice during the famous Gadhimai festival, held every five years.

Are we human enough?

The age-long practice of sacrificing buffaloes, chickens and goats has offended animal rights activists all over the...

7 Oct 2018 1:55 AM IST

An FIR has been filed under Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, at the Malwani police station.

Male dog raped' by Four drugged men

A local spotted the dog on Saturday around 12 pm near Malwani church.

20 Nov 2018 1:22 AM IST

According to animal activists, rescuers and custodian of animal rights, despite the awareness, the atrocities have increased, as laws against cruelty remain obsolete.

Nine dogs subjected to 'cruelty' in Kalyan, doctor booked

The medical practitioner did not take proper care of the canines, who were kept in unhygienic conditions, the...

14 July 2018 12:42 PM IST

The Cuffe Parade police filed an First Information Report against the custodians of the horses under Sections 3, 11(1)(a), (f), (h) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.

Mumbai cops rescue two wounded, malnourished horses following PETA...

After the animal rights organisation complaint, Police file FIR and transport the horses to BMC shelter for veterinary...

23 May 2018 1:08 PM IST

The notice comes fresh at the heels of the latest report after inspections authorised by the governments Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI). (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

PETA India sends legal notice to Rajasthan government over elephant...

The animal welfare group has warned of legal action if rides are not stopped.

2 Jun 2018 4:26 PM IST

The charges also include beating animals with nail studded sticks to force them run faster. (Photo: Pixabay)

Following PETA India complaints, bullock cart race stopped in...

Police registered cases against 10 people for hitching bullock with horse on same cart, causing pain and suffering to...

11 Sept 2018 2:08 PM IST

The state has decided to allow bullock cart races for cultural purposes.

Bullocks to race as government loosens its reins on law

Amends Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act for it.

5 Aug 2017 1:09 AM IST

Government won't challenge SC ban on Jallikattu

It was argued that jallikattu is not a performance but a sport to test the valour and strength of the participants.

25 Jan 2017 2:36 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: File)

MLA rides bullock cart to Vidhan Bhawan in Mumbai

Animal rights activists are strongly opposed to the move to lift the ban on bullock cart races, since the bulls are...

6 March 2017 3:38 PM IST

Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma (Photo: PTI)

Meghalaya's MLAs seek withdrawal of cattle ban

The Meghalaya Assembly, meanwhile, in a resolution said: The order will hamper the rights of people and laws are...

13 Jun 2017 1:42 AM IST

Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma (Photo: PTI)

Meghalaya passes resolution against Centre's cattle sale ban

CM Mukul Sangma said it was a 'major embargo crippling the economy of a predominantly tribal society.'

12 Jun 2017 9:03 PM IST