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Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Animal deaths in accidents rise in fiscal year 2024-25, jumping to 582 from 508
Panaji: In the financial year 2024-25, a total of 582 animals died due to injuries sustained in accidents, marking a rise from 508 such deaths recorded in the previous year. Data from recent years shows fluctuating figures with 246 deaths in 2020-21, a peak of 666 in 2021-22, followed by 509 in 2022-23, and 508 in 2023-24. The latest figures highlight a renewed increase in animal fatalities in accidents, raising concerns over road safety. This was shared by minister for animal husbandry and veterinary services Nilkanth Halarnkar in response to a question by Margao BJP legislator Digambar Kamat. Halarnkar said that Goa govt has implemented a multi-pronged action plan to control stray animals, particularly dogs and cattle, on public roads. 'Govt has adopted the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001, and Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, under which local municipal bodies, with the help of accredited welfare organisations, are mandated to run continuous sterilisation and vaccination camps for stray dogs,' Halarnkar said. He said, 'These programmes aim to contain the uncontrolled growth of the stray dog population and reduce rabies risk.' In 2024-25, a total of 12,089 stray dogs from across the state were sterilised. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo 'The local bodies are responsible for impounding stray cattle from roads, beaches, and fields, and transporting them to cattle pounds,' Halarnkar said. Under Chapter XX of the Goa Municipalities Act, 1968, the management of stray cattle in the municipal areas is the mandate of municipal councils. Under Section 112A-F of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994, the management of stray cattle in rural areas is the mandate of panchayats. The Goa Stray Cattle Management Scheme (Amended) has helped impound 8,944 cattle. A total amount of Rs 21.6 crore was released as a grant in aid during the year 2024-25.
Time of India
26-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Strays at GHs, a bitter pill to swallow for patients
Chennai: Stray dogs, many unneutered and unvaccinated, are a common sight in the sterile zones of Chennai's govt hospitals (GHs), including intensive care units (ICUs) and dialysis units. They freely wander in and out of general wards, where they sleep under patient beds and occasionally share meals with patients. Almost all public hospitals in the city, including children's hospitals, mental health institutes, and maternity hospitals, contend with packs of community dogs. "We don't know how this fellow got in here," said a security guard at Tower II gate of Rajiv Gandhi Govt General Hospital, pointing to a dog outside the CT scan area on Thursday. "This tower alone has two to three entrances. I guard just one. There is no one guarding the other two today. Sometimes they post elderly guards, but they can't run and chase dogs," she said. "This is a govt hospital. Don't expect facilities you see at a private hospital. " Doctors and hospital administrators say the dogs remain there due to availability of food. "Doctors, PG students, and even patients feed them. Why would dogs leave this place when they get what they want," asked Dr Magesh, dean in-charge of Stanley hospital. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15+ Food That Clean Arteries (Most People Ignore) Undo You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai Dr A Aravind, dean of Omandurar Medical College and Hospital, said some dogs in the hospital have stayed back after their owners passed away. "We get patients from adjacent Tiruvallur, Chengalpet, and Kancheepuram districts or even Andhra Pradesh. Some patients bring their pets along. They are left behind when they die. I've seen at least half a dozen such cases over the past few months," he said. When packs become aggressive or there are complaints of dog bites, hospital administrators seek assistance from the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC). However, permanently removing these dogs from hospital campuses is not an option. Under the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2023, street dogs can be captured only in two situations: as part of sterilization and vaccination drives to control their population, or in response to specific complaints such as dog bites or suspected rabies. Some times when patients, attenders or staff complain, the dogs are taken for observation and returned when they are found healthy. "Once every six months, GCC sterilizes dogs on campus and vaccinates them before dropping them back," said Vanitha Malar, RMO, Stanley Hospital. Dr M Jagadeesan, GCC's city health officer, said the civic agency's job ends with sterilization. "Stray dogs in sterile zones such as ICUs and OTs pose a clear sanitation hazard. Hospitals must take charge of preventing this," he said. Animal activists such as Sudha Chandrashekar, founder of SANS Animal Welfare Trust, suggest that hospitals should create designated feeding zones. "When feeding is restricted to just one designated zone, dogs will stay there. Hospitals must penalize anyone feeding he dogs on hospital premises," she said. Her trust helped DLF Porur establish such a zone for its campus. "Arbitrary removal makes no sense. Responsible coexistence must be the way forward," she said.
News18
23-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Meghalaya HC directs govt to form animal birth control committees in 2 districts
Last Updated: Shillong, Jul 23 (PTI) The Meghalaya High Court has directed the state government to constitute Animal Birth Control (ABC) committees in districts where such panels are yet to be formed, officials said on Wednesday. The court was informed that the government had constituted ABC committees in most districts, except South Garo Hills and West Jaintia Hills. The directive came during the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Kaustav Paul, concerning the control and management of stray dogs in the state. A division bench comprising Chief Justice I P Mukerji and Justice W Diengdoh, while passing the order on Tuesday, said, 'We direct listing of this public interest litigation once again on August 6, 2025, to receive further action taken report, including constitution of committees for the said two districts (South Garo Hills and West Jaintia Hills)". The objective of setting up these committees is to implement the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001, which aim to control the stray dog population through humane measures such as capturing, treating, vaccinating, sterilising, and rehabilitating the animals in dog centres. PTI JOP SBN SBN Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
15-07-2025
- General
- Indian Express
‘Why don't you feed them at your own home?': Supreme Court to Noida woman in dog-feeding dispute
Amid a debate over rising incidents of stray dog bites across the country, the Supreme Court on Tuesday 'advised' a Noida resident, who had alleged that she was being harassed for feeding community dogs, that she should open a shelter in her own house and feed them there. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta was hearing an appeal moved by one Reema Shah challenging a March 3 order of the Allahabad High Court. As soon as it took up the matter on Tuesday, the bench asked Shah's counsel, 'Should we leave every lane, every road open for these large-hearted people?' Making its displeasure evident, the court added, 'There is all space for these animals, no space for humans.' It then asked, 'Why don't you (appellant) feed them in your own house? Nobody is stopping you.' The counsel submitted that the appellant was subjected to harassment and was unable to feed community dogs, in accordance with animal birth control rules, which puts onus on resident welfare associations, apartment owner associations, and local body representatives to make necessary arrangements for the feeding of community animals residing in their premises or their areas. This did not go down well with the bench, which said, 'We give you a suggestion to open a shelter in your own house. Feed every dog in the community in your own house.' The counsel then said the municipality was creating feeding places in Greater Noida but not in Noida. When the counsel submitted that feeding spots could be set up in places not frequented by people, the bench asked him when he goes for cycling in the morning. It then added, 'Try doing it (cycle) and see what happens.' As the counsel said, he goes on morning walks and sees several dogs, the bench said that 'morning walkers are also at risk' and 'cycle riders and two-wheelers are at greater risk'. Shah had earlier approached the HC seeking directions to the Noida Authority and others not to harass her, other feeders as well as any other institution that feeds community dogs and animals, both in her society and outside it in Noida. She had also sought directions to implement the provisions of Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001, and cautioned, keeping in view the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. Disposing of the petition, the HC had said, 'While protection of street dogs would be warranted in accordance with the provisions of the applicable statute, at the same time, the authorities will have to bear in mind the concern of the common man, such that their movement on streets are not hampered by attacks by these street dogs. A balanced approach would be needed such that not only the concern of prevention of animal cruelty is addressed, but at the same time, the interest of the common man is also protected.' 'We expect the authorities of the state to show due sensitivity to the concerns raised in the writ petition and to ensure that necessary steps are taken in public interest to protect the cause raised… and also the concern of the common man in moving on the streets,' it had added. The court had stressed, 'This observation is necessary because there are many instances of attacks by street dogs on the common man of late, which have resulted in loss of lives and grave inconvenience to pedestrians.'
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Nashik civic body to sterilize stray cats, gets general body's nod
Nashik: The civic body is initiating a dedicated sterilisation programme to control the increasing stray cat population within its jurisdiction. The civic body plans to extend its animal birth control (ABC) programme, currently operational for stray dogs, to include the sterilisation of stray cats. The general body of the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has approved the administration's proposal to commence cat sterilisation and engage an agency for capturing and sterilising stray cats. This aligns with the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals Act, 1960, and the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2022, which mandate stray cat population control. State govt previously issued relevant guidelines through a circular. Over the past decade, NMC has successfully sterilised 80,000 stray dogs. Their teams respond to complaints about stray dogs, avoiding those already sterilised. Post-procedure, the dogs return to their original locations. The appointed agency for cat sterilisation will need to establish necessary facilities, including an operation theatre, a dedicated cat ward, and essential utilities like water and electricity. The initial contract period is set for one year, with an estimated cost of Rs 20 lakh, funded under the stray animal sterilisation budget. NMC has allocated Rs 3.5 crore in its budget for the financial year 2025-26. Following the general body's approval, NMC officials confirm they will issue tenders for a private agency to conduct cat sterilisation. The selected agency's teams will capture stray cats, perform sterilisation procedures, and return them to their original locations. Nashik: The civic body is initiating a dedicated sterilisation programme to control the increasing stray cat population within its jurisdiction. The civic body plans to extend its animal birth control (ABC) programme, currently operational for stray dogs, to include the sterilisation of stray cats. The general body of the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has approved the administration's proposal to commence cat sterilisation and engage an agency for capturing and sterilising stray cats. This aligns with the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals Act, 1960, and the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2022, which mandate stray cat population control. State govt previously issued relevant guidelines through a circular. Over the past decade, NMC has successfully sterilised 80,000 stray dogs. Their teams respond to complaints about stray dogs, avoiding those already sterilised. Post-procedure, the dogs return to their original locations. The appointed agency for cat sterilisation will need to establish necessary facilities, including an operation theatre, a dedicated cat ward, and essential utilities like water and electricity. The initial contract period is set for one year, with an estimated cost of Rs 20 lakh, funded under the stray animal sterilisation budget. NMC has allocated Rs 3.5 crore in its budget for the financial year 2025-26. Following the general body's approval, NMC officials confirm they will issue tenders for a private agency to conduct cat sterilisation. The selected agency's teams will capture stray cats, perform sterilisation procedures, and return them to their original locations. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
