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The Hindu
4 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Chennai has 1.8 lakh stray dogs: Corporation tells Madras High Court
There are around 1.8 lakh stray dogs within the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) limits, according to a survey conducted in coordination with the United Kingdom-based Worldwide Veterinary Services (WVS), the civic body told the Madras High Court on Thursday (August 14, 2025). In a report filed before Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice Sunder Mohan, the GCC said it was working towards 'Rabies-free Chennai', and that a mass anti-rabies vaccination camp for both street dogs and pet dogs had commenced on August 9, 2025. The corporation said it had planned to cover all 200 divisions in its 15 zones within 60 days. The report was filed in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) petition, which had expressed concerns over the agony faced by humans, especially kids, due to dog bites. Filing the report on behalf of the GCC, its Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) J. Kamal Hussain said the corporation had made it mandatory for pet owners to obtain online pet licence by uploading photographs of both the owners as well as the pets, their residential proof, and anti-rabies vaccination (ARV) certificates. So far, 11,630 online pet licences had been issued on condition that the pet owners would be responsible for controlled breeding, immunisation, neutering and licensing. Further, the licencees had been advised to ensure that their pets do not cause nuisance to others or public health hazard. One of the other conditions imposed on the licencees was that no pet owner should allow their pets to defecate on roads, streets, drains, and so on, and that if any pet was found defecating on the road/street/drain, it would be the duty of the owner to clear the excreta in a disposable bag. The CVO said the corporation council had passed a resolution on January 30, 2025, for mandatory microchipping of pet dogs too. Stray dogs Listing out the measures taken so far for controlling stray dogs in Chennai city limits, Mr. Hussain said, the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, require the civic body to leave the stray dogs back at the place from where they were picked up for the purpose of sterilisation and vaccination. Accordingly, the stray dogs were being captured and taken to the five Animal Birth Control (ABC) centres at Pulianthope, Llyods Colony, Kannammapettai, Meenambakkam, and Shozhinganallur, and then being released back at places from where they had been captured, he said. In 2022, 16,591 stray dogs were captured from across Chennai and 16,591 of them were found fit for surgery. Similarly, in 2023, 19,640 dogs were captured and 14,885 of them were found fit for surgery. In 2024, 20,296 dogs were captured and 14,678 were found fit for surgery, the CVO told the court. He said, the corporation had decided to establish 10 more ABC centres across the city and that their construction would be completed within three months. After the completion of those new centres, the civic body had proposed to conduct about 50,000 surgeries per year. Stating that the strays get captured using butterfly nets, the officer told the court that the corporation operates 23 properly designed dog transporting vans, and that it had planned to procure nine more dog vehicles. He said, five dog catchers and a driver was being deputed for each vehicle. Further, the GCC had been following the practice of using QR code collars and micro chipping of stray dogs since November 2024 in order to ensure proper capture and release of the dogs using the latest technology for tracking and tracing the animals, the CVO added. After perusing the report, the judges adjourned the hearing on the PIL petition by three months to await the orders to be passed by the Supreme Court on the issue of handling stray dogs. In the meantime, they advised the corporation to safeguard the interests of both the humans as well as the animals.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Over 2 dozen cow carcasses found in Pilibhit shelter; protest threat issued
PILIBHIT: The finding of over two dozen cow carcasses floating in a waterlogged shelter home in Devipur has sparked outrage, with the Hindu Maha Sabha threatening a massive protest and indefinite dharna outside the district magistrate's (DM) office. DM Gyanendra Singh, SDM Shraddha Singh, and chief veterinary officer (CVO) Dr Praveen Kumar Tyagi inspected the site. Officials said the carcasses were of cows buried earlier, which resurfaced due to heavy waterlogging, while shelter records showed only three deaths on Wednesday. The CVO also confirmed the facility was overcrowded, housing 798 cattle against a capacity of 350. Hindu Maha Sabha district president Pankaj Sharma claimed the deaths were recent, pointing to intact fur and skin, and accused the management of skipping mandatory autopsies. He submitted a memorandum demanding that those responsible be punished within three days, along with the formation of a monitoring committee, a review of shelter records, and the installation of CCTV cameras. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Harley-Davidson India reveals MY2025 motorcycle lineup; check prices, models and other key details
Harley-Davidson India has unveiled its MY2025 motorcycle lineup, now available for pre-booking. The iconic CVO series returns with the CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide, showcasing enhanced refinements. The Street Bob makes a comeback, replacing the Fat Bob, powered by the Milwaukee-Eight 117 Classic V-Twin engine. Prices for the Street Bob and CVO models will be announced later. Disclaimer Statement: This content is authored by a 3rd party. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Please take all steps necessary to ascertain that any information and content provided is correct, updated, and verified. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein. More
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Authentic Is Relaunching Sperry Across UK and Ireland
Sperry, which is marking its 90th anniversary, is heading back to the U.K. and Ireland. Brand owner Authentic Brands Group inked a partnership with Gardiner Bros to distribute the boat shoe heritage brand across the U.K. and Ireland for men's and women's footwear. More from WWD Authentic Brands Group Taps Amazon Exec to Head Marketplace Effort Todd Snyder Updates Sperry's Signature Boat Shoes, CVO Sneakers for Summer David Beckham, Jamie Salter Inaugurate Authentic Brands Group APAC Headquarters in Shanghai 'We're proud to partner with Gardiner to introduce more consumers to Sperry's storied heritage,' Henry Stupp, Authentic's president, lifestyle & entertainment, EMEIA, said. 'With their deep expertise in distribution and strong retail relationships, Gardiner is the ideal partner to accelerate Sperry's growth in these key markets, bringing signature styles, like the iconic original boat shoe, to a new generation of consumers.' (Aldo Group is the brand's North American operating partner.) Authentic acquired the Sperry brand in January 2024 from Wolverine World Wide. The brand management firm said the U.K. and Ireland markets have long recognized Sperry's rich heritage and timeless appeal. 'Boat shoes are having a real resurgence, and we look forward to reintroducing timeless silhouettes alongside fresh new styles to customers in the UK and Ireland,' said Gardiner's chief product officer Ben Gardiner. Authentic has been busy building out the footwear presence of the brands in its portfolio across the U.K. and Ireland. Last month, it chose Chapter Brand Group to distribute its Rockport brand in men's and women's footwear. The brand management firm acquired Rockport in July 2023 while it was in bankruptcy proceedings. A year earlier, Authentic bought Rockport's former parent Reebok. This past February, Authentic said Galaxy Universal took over Reebok's footwear operations, retail stores and e-commerce, as well as leading the brand's global product creation, design and sourcing. Galaxy inked a joint venture with Batra Group, dubbed GB Brands Europe Limited, which has oversight for the brand's operations across Europe and the U.K. GB Brands took over for New Guards Group, the Farfetch division that previously distributed Reebok footwear and apparel in Europe. Best of WWD All the Retailers That Nike Left and Then Went Back Mikey Madison's Elegant Red Carpet Shoe Style [PHOTOS] Julia Fox's Sleekest and Boldest Shoe Looks Over the Years [Photos] Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Gorakhpur poultry shops shut for 21 days after bird flu cases
Representative image GORAKHPUR: All poultry shops in Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh were asked on Saturday to shut for 21 days following detection of avian influenza strains, H5N1 and H9N2, in bird samples from five localities in the city. Samples were taken at Jhungia Bazar, Aluminium Factory area, Taramandal, Bhagat Chauraha, and Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Zoological Park. These were sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) at Bhopal in MP, which confirmed the presence of both strains of the virus. The chief veterinary officer (CVO) activated district-level Rapid Response Teams and set up a control room at the Sadar Veterinary Hospital to handle the outbreak. Following the confirmation, additional municipal commissioner, Nirankar Singh, said as per central govt guidelines, culling operations have begun within a 1km radius of the infected zones. All live birds within this zone will be culled and disinfection drives are underway there. The CVO appealed to the public not to heed to rumours and to cooperate with the administration. A total of 1,328 samples from Gorakhpur and 1,470 samples from the Gorakhpur-Basti division were tested during the surveillance exercise. The bird flu started from Gorakhpur zoo where four animals - a lion on April 30, leopard Mona on May 8, tigress Shakti on May 7, and a wolf - have so far succumbed to the virus. The zoo has already been shut for containment measures.
