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The Hindu
5 days ago
- The Hindu
An unauthorised canine shelter dogs Kunnathunadu panchayat
Efforts to take the number of stray dogs being sheltered at a rented house in Parakkode East ward of Kunnathunadu panchayat in Ernakulam district as part of the implementation of an order of the Revenue Divisional Officer failed after the woman who runs the shelter allegedly did not cooperate with officials. A team of officials from the Animal Husbandry department, the veterinary hospital, and the Kunnathunadu panchayat had gone to the house with the Kunnathunadu police on Wednesday. However, the woman allegedly locked them out. Eventually, an official had to scale the compound wall to get the number of the stray dogs. Tension has been prevailing in the area following the rift between the woman and residents, who have been complaining about the hygiene concerns and the threat posed by so many strays. The residents had staged a march led by P.V. Sreenijin, MLA, representing Kunnathunadu, to the house on March 6, demanding that the dogs be shifted to a safer place immediately. Mr. Sreenijin alleged that the dog shelter facility was functioning without the necessary licence issued by the panchayat as per the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act. The long-running feud further boiled over when several strays managed to emerge outside the gated house on Tuesday night. This led to intensified protests by the residents who alerted the police and the panchayat authorities. 'There was a commotion in the area, and when we rang her up, she said that she was out to buy dog feed and had locked the gate. She further alleged that someone opposed to her would have deliberately unlocked it to bring her bad name,' said Prasanna I.N., member of the Parakkode East ward. As the commotion continued, the power supply in the area was disrupted, and the woman alleged that she was assaulted in between, citing the bloody wound on her head. The Kunnathunadu police have registered an assault case. There was yet another flare-up on Wednesday night when the compound wall of the house was pulled down under the cover of darkness, amidst a disruption in the power supply. The police said that the RDO had ordered her to vacate the house by May 9 and that the dogs be either given away for adoption or moved to an Animal Birth Control Centre. 'The panchayat secretary has given her a stop memo while there are also reports against the unauthorised dog shelter by the health inspector and veterinary hospital as well,' said Jancy Davis, Kunnathunadu panchayat president. The woman had moved to the area some four months ago, and the agreement, she claimed, included a clause about the sheltering of dogs. She all along claimed that she had taken the necessary precautions to ensure that the presence of dogs did not create any problems for residents.
Hans India
23-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Don't take law into own hands, top cop warns ‘Gau Rakshaks'
Hyderabad: Ahead of Bakrid festival, City Police Commissioner CV Anand appealed to the public and Gau rakshak members not to take law into own hands, emphasising that only government officials and law enforcement agencies are authorised to stop or inspect vehicles carrying animals. The police conducted a coordination meeting on Thursday in preparation for the festival aimed to ensure peaceful and clean meeting, chaired by Anand at Old Police Commissioner's Office, Basheerbagh, was attended by Vikram Singh Mann (Additional CP, Law and Order), RV Karnan, (GHMC Commissioner), C Ramesh (Joint Transport Commissioner), Pankaja (Additional Commissioner, Health), Raghu Prasad (Additional Commissioner, Sanitation). At the meeting, Anand discussed several important points like curbing illegal animal transportation. He instructed setting up of check-posts around the City Commissionerate to prevent transportation of animals without proper veterinary certificates or those not ready for slaughter. Vehicles found violating rules are to be seized and immediately sent to GHMC-designated animal-holding points or goshalas. The Animal Husbandry department and GHMC were requested to ensure availability of 24x7 veterinary doctors at all check-posts. The GHMC officials were advised to deploy dog-catching squads in all areas before Bakrid to manage stray dogs. They were instructed to supply covers to every household for disposal of animal carcasses. Special teams are to be deployed on the festival day for collection of garbage and carcasses. The GHMC is to arrange adequate vehicles, tippers and JCBs for efficient collection and disposal of animal waste and ensure sufficient staff for waste removal during Bakrid. The GHMC Commissioner detailed the extensive sanitation measures being implemented, including deployment of additional teams and garbage collection vehicles in wards and near mosques. He assured that garbage bags would be readily available; GHMC officials would be actively performing duties. Anand reiterated that only assigned police personnel, GHMC and Animal Husbandry department staff would be present at the check-posts. He suggested forming local, zonal and commissionerate-level coordination teams comprising officials from all departments for better coordination and response. This coordinated mechanism, through continuous collaboration and proactive actions by officials, would significantly help in resolving any issue that may arise, ensuring a smooth, safe, and joyful Bakrid celebration for all citizens. Dr CH Malleshwari, Additional Director (V and AH), DCPs (SB) Cyberabad, Crimes-Rachakonda, Rajendranagar, Balanagar and Additional DCPs and ACPs from City Commissionerate were present.
The Hindu
11-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Nipah patient remains in coma
The condition of a 42-year-old woman from Valanchery affected by Nipah virus remained unchanged on Sunday. The woman remained in a coma on ventilator support in the intensive care unit of E.M.S. Memorial Hospital, Perinthalmanna. She was given two doses of monoclonal antibodies and other medicines as part of the State's Nipah treatment protocol. 'Her condition remains stable, with neither improvement nor deterioration,' said District Medical Officer R. Renuka. Minister for Health Veena George said that 11 more people on the contact list of the affected woman tested negative on Sunday, bringing the total number of people who have tested negative for Nipah to 42. As many as 18 more persons were included on the contact list on Sunday, raising the total number on the list to 112. When 54 of them were in high risk group, 58 were in low risk category. As many as 81 of them were from Malappuram district, 25 from Palakkad district, three from Kozhikode district and one each from Ernakulam, Idukki and Thiruvananthapuram districts. Ten of them have been under treatment for various ailments, and two of them have been admitted in the intensive care unit (ICU). They have been given prophylactic treatment, said Mr. George. The Minister reviewed the Nipah situation through an online meeting in which top health officials in the State attended on Sunday evening. Fever surveillance Trained health officials visited 2,087 houses in and around Valanchery on Sunday as part of the ongoing fever surveillance. They have covered 87% of the houses in the area, visiting a total of 3,868 houses so far. The Health department is set to launch a joint outbreak investigation with the support of the Animal Husbandry department on Monday. A surveillance of domestic animals in the region will begin on Monday. Officials will study recent changes in animal behavior and collect samples from domestic animals. They will also investigate recent deaths among domestic animals and collect samples where possible. 'We have limitations in including wild animals. Focus will be more on cats and dogs,' said District Surveillance Officer C. Shubin. Ends
The Hindu
02-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Animal Husbandry department kicks off sixth phase of Foot and Mouth Disease vaccination campaign in Kerala
The sixth phase of the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccination campaign kicked off in Kerala on Friday (May 2, 2025), targeting eradication of the disease in the animal husbandry and dairy sector by 2030. Vaccination squads will visit households for vaccinating cows and buffaloes free of charge. According to the Animal Husbandry department, 13.4 lakh cows and one lakh buffaloes will be vaccinated over the 18-day campaign period. The department has constituted 1870 squads for the purpose. Each squad consists of a vaccinator and a helper, the department said in a statement here on Friday. The sixth phase is being conducted by the Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development departments in close coordination with dairy cooperatives, local bodies and allied government machinery. Launching the sixth phase at the District Veterinary Centre, Kozhikode, on Friday, Minister for Animal Husbandry J. Chinchurani said that the campaign will be completed in 18 days between May 2 and May 23. The government is aiming to eradicate FMD, which causes production loss in the dairy sector, by 2030, she said. FMD vaccination is a key component of the National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP). Kerala can claim the status of FMD-free region by ensuring 95% vaccination coverage over two consecutive years, according to the Animal Husbandry department.
