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The Hindu
5 hours ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Over 37 lakh dog bite cases, 54 human rabies deaths in 2024: Govt tells Lok Sabha
More than 37 lakh cases of dog bites and 54 suspected human rabies deaths were reported during 2024, the government said on Tuesday (July 22, 2025). In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying S.P. Singh Baghel said the data on the total number of reported dog bite cases and suspected human rabies deaths, is collected from states/UTs under the National Rabies Control Program by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). As per the information provided by the NCDC, the total dog bite cases in 2024 stood at 37,17,336 while the total 'suspected human rabies deaths' were 54. Stating that municipalities are responsible to control the stray dog population, Baghel said they are implementing the Animal Birth Control Programme to regulate the population of stray dogs. In addition, the Centre has notified the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, which focuses on the neutering and anti-rabies vaccination of stray dogs, the minister said. 'States issued advisory on ABV programme' Elaborating on the steps, M. Baghel said his Ministry issued an advisory in November 2024 to States, asking them to implement the ABC Programme and related activities through local bodies, as part of its objective to ensure the safety and security of children, especially toddlers, from stray dog attacks. The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has issued several advisories and guidelines as well in this regard. On complaints related to feeding of community animals, AWBI writes to the Resident Welfare Association (RWAs), Apartment Owners' Association (AOAs), or local bodies concerned for appropriate action. During 2024-25 and up to June 2025, the board has issued 166 such letters, the Union Minister added.
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Business Standard
5 hours ago
- Health
- Business Standard
Over 3.7 million dog bite cases, 54 human rabies deaths in 2024: Govt
More than 3.7 million cases of dog bites and 54 suspected human rabies deaths were reported during 2024, the government said on Tuesday. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying SP Singh Baghel said the data on the total number of reported dog bite cases and suspected human rabies deaths, is collected from states/UTs under the National Rabies Control Program by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). As per the information provided by the NCDC, the total dog bite cases in 2024 stood at 3,717,336 while the total 'suspected human rabies deaths' were 54. Stating that municipalities are responsible to control the stray dog population, Baghel said they are implementing the Animal Birth Control Programme to regulate the population of stray dogs. In addition, the Centre has notified the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, which focuses on the neutering and anti-rabies vaccination of stray dogs, the minister said. Elaborating on the steps, Baghel said his ministry issued an advisory in November 2024 to states, asking them to implement the ABC Programme and related activities through local bodies, as part of its objective to ensure the safety and security of children, especially toddlers, from stray dog attacks. The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has issued several advisories and guidelines as well in this regard. On complaints related to feeding of community animals, AWBI writes to the Resident Welfare Association (RWAs), Apartment Owners' Association (AOAs), or local bodies concerned for appropriate action. During 2024-25 and up to June 2025, the board has issued 166 such letters, the minister added. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
News18
5 hours ago
- Health
- News18
Over 37 lakh dog bite cases, 54 human rabies deaths in 2024: Govt
New Delhi, Jul 22 (PTI) More than 37 lakh cases of dog bites and 54 suspected human rabies deaths were reported during 2024, the government said on Tuesday. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying S P Singh Baghel said the data on the total number of reported dog bite cases and suspected human rabies deaths, is collected from states/UTs under the National Rabies Control Program by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). As per the information provided by the NCDC, the total dog bite cases in 2024 stood at 37,17,336 while the total 'suspected human rabies deaths' were 54. Stating that municipalities are responsible to control the stray dog population, Baghel said they are implementing the Animal Birth Control Programme to regulate the population of stray dogs. In addition, the Centre has notified the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, which focuses on the neutering and anti-rabies vaccination of stray dogs, the minister said. Elaborating on the steps, Baghel said his ministry issued an advisory in November 2024 to states, asking them to implement the ABC Programme and related activities through local bodies, as part of its objective to ensure the safety and security of children, especially toddlers, from stray dog attacks. The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has issued several advisories and guidelines as well in this regard. On complaints related to feeding of community animals, AWBI writes to the Resident Welfare Association (RWAs), Apartment Owners' Association (AOAs), or local bodies concerned for appropriate action. During 2024-25 and up to June 2025, the board has issued 166 such letters, the minister added. PTI MJH TRB (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 18:45 IST 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.
India.com
a day ago
- Politics
- India.com
Congress Calls Chhattisgarh-wide ‘Chakka Jam' Over ED Arrest Of Ex-CM Baghel's Son
The protest, scheduled from 12 noon to 2 pm, will see road blockades across district headquarters, with major highways and commercial intersections targeted for disruption. Senior Congress leaders, including Deepak Baij, Charandas Mahant, TS Singhdeo, and Bhupesh Baghel himself, are expected to lead the agitation. In Raipur, the National Highway near VIP Chowk and Magneto Mall will be blocked, while Dharsiwa will witness a large-scale mobilisation by rural Congress workers. The party has framed the protest as a response to what it calls politically motivated misuse of central agencies to intimidate opposition voices. The ED arrested Chaitanya Baghel on July 18 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, citing his alleged involvement in a liquor scam that reportedly operated between 2019 and 2022. According to the agency, the scam caused a loss of over Rs 2500 crore to the state exchequer. Investigators claim Baghel received Rs 16.70 crore in proceeds of crime, which were funnelled through his real estate ventures. The ED also alleges that Baghel colluded with businessman Trilok Singh Dhillon to disguise illicit funds as legitimate property transactions, including Rs 5 crore routed through flat purchases in the Vitthalpuram Project. Further, the ED has traced over Rs 1000 crore in suspect transactions linked to Baghel and his associates, including coordination with liquor syndicate figures and alleged transfers to the then treasurer of the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee. The agency has already arrested several individuals in connection with the case, including former IAS officer Anil Tuteja and former Excise Minister Kawasi Lakhma. Congress leaders have dismissed the charges as part of a broader campaign to dismantle the party's leadership in the state and divert attention from resource exploitation issues. Bhupesh Baghel has publicly accused the BJP-led central government of orchestrating the arrest to suppress dissent over environmental concerns. As the ED continues its investigation, the Congress's chakka jam is expected to test both public sentiment and political fault lines in a state already simmering with tension.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vs Bhupesh Baghel Over Son's Arrest In Liquor Scam
As the Enforcement Directorate deepened its probe into the alleged Rs 2,563 crore Chhattisgarh liquor scam, the arrest of Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, has triggered a full-blown political firestorm. While the probe agency officials have painted the arrest as a breakthrough in what they call an "institutionalised system of plunder", the political class is sharply divided, with the Congress calling it a witch-hunt, and the ruling BJP describing it as "just the beginning." Mr Baghel struck a defiant tone. He alleged that the arrest of his son was not a legal move, but a politically motivated act of intimidation - "a calculated attempt to break me." "The Enforcement Directorate conducted a raid at our residence in March. Then, just 15 days later on March 26, the CBI conducted another raid. From March 10 to July 18 - on my son's birthday - not once was he served a notice. Not a single round of questioning. And then suddenly, he is arrested?" he questioned. He added, "The entire complaint is based on the statement of one man - Pappu Bansal. There is a non-bailable warrant against Bansal, and yet he walks free. He goes to the ED office, the CBI office, gives statements, but you take action not against him, but against my son? What kind of law is this? This is clearly a conspiracy using government agencies to harass me and my family." The former Chief Minister went on to invite the press to visit his son's real estate project, which the probe agency has flagged as a major laundering front. "I've heard - it was even reported in the news - that the project they're talking about, the one linked to my son, involved an investment of Rs 1,300 crore. That project isn't far from here. I invite all my journalist friends to come over for tea at the site. Come, see it for yourself and judge how much money has actually gone into it," he said. He also described how the state machinery had targeted what he called "his weakest point." "Family is the most vulnerable part of any individual. They know I've been to jail before, and I won't break. That's why they're targeting my son - to shake me. But they've underestimated him. My son is stronger than me. He won't break either," he said. The current Chief Minister, Vishnu Deo Sai, hit back, saying that Mr Baghel's son's arrest was just the tip of the iceberg. "Let's see who's next, Some are already in jail. Some are still hiding in their burrows. But more arrests are bound to happen. This is just the beginning," he said. He lashed out at the Congress for calling for an 'economic blockade' in protest of the arrest. "This is not about justice. This is about disturbing public life and causing inconvenience to the people of Chhattisgarh," he said. Mr Sai emphasised that the enforcement directorate's investigation was lawful, data-backed, and overdue, adding that those trying to politicise it were only exposing their own fear. "The ED is a central investigative agency. It takes action only after thorough consideration - not at someone's behest," he said.
