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Forest Department resumes efforts to tranquilise tiger in Kerala's Idukki
Thiruvananthapuram, March 16: The Kerala Forest Department resumed its efforts on Sunday to capture a tiger that caused panic among residents of Granby, near Vandiperiyar in Kerala's Idukki.
TN: Leopard captured after attacking goats in Coimbatore's Onapalayam area
Coimbatore, March 11: Forest officials on Tuesday said that they have successfully captured a leopard which had attacked four goats at the Chinnaswamy Gounder Estate in Onapalayam area of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, a day ago.
IIFA Digital Awards 2025: Bobby Deol shares if he takes advice from father Dharmendra
Jaipur, March 9: Bollywood actor Bobby Deol, who has seen a wave of success after his role in Animal, turned heads as he walked the green carpet at the IIFA Digital Awards.
Over 1 lakh women livestock farmers join virtual program on zoonotic diseases awareness
New Delhi, March 8: On the eve of International Women's Day, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying organised a virtual program to spread "Awareness on Zoonotic Diseases" through the Common Service Centres (CSC) network, with over 1 lakh women participating.
That was a real high: Kiran Rao on 'Laapataa Ladies' surpassing Ranbir Kapoor starrer 'Animal' viewership on OTT
Mumbai, March 8: Producer and director Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies was one of those low-budget Indian films which created wonders at the Indian box office, OTT platform and international film festivals in 2024.
Centre spreads awareness on zoonotic diseases to over 1 lakh women livestock farmers
New Delhi, March 8: More than 1 lakh livestock women farmers have been given information about various zoonotic diseases, on the eve of International Women's Day, said the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying on Saturday.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates Banaskantha Dairy Semen Center
Gandhinagar, March 6: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel virtually inaugurated a modern semen production unit set up by Banaskantha Dairy in Dama village, Deesa Taluka, Banaskantha, via videoconferencing from Gandhinagar.
Tamil Nadu: Male tiger found dead in Nilakottai Forest Reserve
Nilgris, March 6: A male tiger was found dead in the Edakkodu field area of Nilakottai Forest Reserve in Tamil Nadu's Nilgris district under Vilangur Police Station, officials said on Thursday.
Big step towards better animal health: PM Modi on Cabinet's approval for revised livestock program
New Delhi, March 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Union Cabinet's approval for the revised Livestock Health & Disease Control Programme (LHDCP), and said it will assist in disease control, boost vaccination coverage, entail more mobile vet units and ensure affordable medicines for animals.
Cabinet approves scheme to prevent, control livestock diseases with Rs.3,880 cr outlay
New Delhi, March 5: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the revision of the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) with a total outlay of Rs.3,880 crore.
Virat Kohli praises Anant Ambani's wildlife conservation efforts at Vantara
New Delhi, March 5: Star India batter Virat Kohli hailed Anant Ambani and his team for their commitment to wildlife conservation at Vantara, a unique rescue and rehabilitation initiative.
Cabinet approves revision of Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme
New Delhi, March 5: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the revision of the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP).
Keep it up Beta...: SRK Praises Anant Ambani's Vantara project, says love for animals reflects purity of heart
Mumbai, March 5: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has expressed his admiration for Anant Ambani's wildlife conservation project, Vantara, located in Gujarat's Jamnagar.
Sachin Tendulkar praises Anant Ambani's wildlife conservation efforts at Vantara
Mumbai, March 5: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has lauded Anant Ambani and his team for their commitment to wildlife conservation at Vantara, a unique rescue and rehabilitation initiative.
TN: 60-year-old female elephant passes away in Trichy
Trichy, March 5: A 60-year-old female elephant named Jaini, who was being cared for at the MR Palayam Government Elephant Rehabilitation Centre in Reserve Forest under the Trichy Forest Division, has passed away.
PM Modi's love for animals goes back a long way, and they love him back
New Delhi, March 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's affection for animals is well-known, and his love for them is not something new. Even before assuming office as Prime Minister, he had a deep bond with animals.
Vantara, a vibrant example of our centuries old ethos of protecting animals: PM Modi
Ahmedabad, March 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sharing his thoughts on the commendable effort by Vantara – one of the world's biggest animal rehabilitation centres – that is situated in Gujarat, said that it was serving as a "vibrant example of our centuries old ethos of protecting those we share our planet with."
Vantara wildlife centre vibrant example of centuries-old ethos to protect those we share planet with: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited Vantara, the world's largest wildlife research centre in Gujarat's Jamnagar and praised the wildlife conservation initiative, calling it a vibrant example of India's centuries-old ethos of protecting all living beings.
PM Modi inaugurates Vantara in Jamnagar, feeds lion cubs, giraffes
Jamnagar, March 4: Showing his love and affection for animals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated and visited Vantara, an animal rescue, conservation and rehabilitation centre in Gujarat's Jamnagar district.
PM Modi visits Vantara - wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation centre in Gujarat
Gandhinagar, March 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his three-day visit to Gujarat, visited Vantara – a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation centre in Jamnagar.
Wildlife has a way of imparting valuable lessons without even trying, says actress Sadaa on World Wildlife Day
Chennai, Mar 3: Actress Sadaa, who at one point in time was one of the top actresses in the Tamil and Telugu film industries before turning a wildlife photographer, has said that wild life has a way of imparting valuable lessons without even trying.
Another tiger found dead in MP, fourth death in a month
Bhopal, March 2: Another magnificent tiger’s lifeless body was discovered, hidden within the underbrush in Balaghat forest area. This latest tragedy marks the fourth loss of a tiger in just one month, casting a shadow over the conservation and protection of the members of the big cat family in Madhya Pradesh, which is known as ‘Tiger state’ in India.
Man killed in wild boar attack in Kerala's Kannur
Thiruvananthapuram, March 2: A 70-year-old farmer, Sreedharan, was killed in a wild boar attack on his farmland in Kerala’s Kannur on Sunday.
H5N1 in cats: Chhindwara on high alert, normalcy expected after March 4
Bhopal, Feb 28: Normalcy is expected to return after March 4 in Chhindwara town as the H5N1 virus was detected in domestic cats. The meat, chicken, and egg markets are closed and people are advised to visit government hospitals if they have any flu-like symptoms.
Anant Ambani's Vantara wins prestigious National 'Prani Mitra' award for Excellence in Animal Welfare
Jamnagar, February 27: Anant Ambani's Vantara has been conferred with the prestigious 'Prani Mitra' National Award, India's highest honour in animal welfare, by the Government of India under the 'Corporate' category. The award recognizes the exceptional contributions of Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust (RKTEWT), an organization under Vantara dedicated to the rescue, treatment, and lifelong care of elephants.
Animal Welfare Board of India to honour champions of Animal Protection on February 27
New Delhi, February 26: The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has announced its Prani Mitra and Jeev Daya Award Ceremony, scheduled to be held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on February 27, said an official release on Wednesday.
May Lord Shiva's divine energy inspire us to love and respect all living creatures, big or small, says Sadaa
Chennai, Feb 26: Actress Sadaa, who was a top actress in both the Tamil and Telugu film industries before turning a wildlife photographer, has, on the occasion of Maha Shivratri, expressed a wish for Lord Shiva's divine energy to inspire people to love and respect all living creatures, big or small and live in harmony with nature.
Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit: 13 MoUs in animal husbandry sector with Rs 1,354.34 crore investment
Guwahati, February 25: The Advantage Assam-2.0, an investment summit launched by the Government of Assam, witnessed the formalization of 13 Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) in respect of the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department of the State, collectively amounting to an investment of Rs 1,354.34 crore, as per a release.
Triptii says 'couldn't have asked for a better birthday' as she shares glimpse from celebrations
Mumbai, Feb 25: Actress Triptii Dimri, who turned 31 on February 23, said she couldn't have asked for a better birthday as she was surrounded by love, laughter and nature's beauty.
PM Modi praises Lalan Singh for his efforts in Animal Husbandry and fisheries sector
Patna, Feb 24: During his Bhagalpur visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the efforts of Union Animal Husbandry Minister and Munger MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh for his role in boosting the dairy sector and implementing key projects in Bihar.
Triptii Dimri turns 31: Rumoured beau Sam Merchant calls her 'best soul'
Mumbai, Feb 23: Triptii Dimri turned 31 on 23rd February 2025. Her rumoured boyfriend Sam Merchant took to the stories section of his Instagram handle and dropped a glimpse of Triptii Dimri's midnight birthday celebration.
PM Modi calls for wildlife conservation, lauds India's rich biodiversity
New Delhi, Feb 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to preserve and celebrate India's diverse wildlife, highlighting the country's unique and vibrant ecosystem.
'Art for a cause': Group of artists create wall mural on disaster preparedness in Kerala's Wayanad
Wayanad, Feb 22: More than 20 artists got together for a wall mural painting event organised in Kerala's Wayanad to convey essential information on disaster preparedness for both humans and animals.
Priyanka Gandhi flags increasing wild animal attacks in Wayanad
Wayanad, Feb 22: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has sought Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's help to resolve the increasing incidence of man-animal conflict in her constituency which saw seven people die in a period of 45 days.
Alert in Telangana's Wanaparthy district for suspected bird flu
Hyderabad, Feb 21: A suspected outbreak of bird flu in Telangana's Wanaparthy district has resulted in the death of a large number of chickens at a farm during the last three days, leading the authorities to sound an alert.
Sneha Namanandi reveals how Priya Dutt's bond with her pets goes beyond mere companionship
Mumbai, Feb 20: Actress and animal lover Sneha Namanandi recently opened up about Priya Dutt's deep connection with her pets, describing it as something far beyond simple companionship.
New Zealand delegation visits Punjab's diary projects with focus on animal breeding
Chandigarh, Feb 18: A delegation from New Zealand, on Tuesday, met Punjab's Principal Secretary (Animal Husbandry) Rahul Bhandari here to discuss mutual collaboration in the animal husbandry sector, with a special focus on animal breeding and small-holder dairy systems.
300 cats found in Pune residential apartment, PMC issues notice
Pune, February 18: Around 300 cats were found in a residential apartment in Pune's Marvel Bounty Society, prompting intervention by the Municipal Corporation following complaints from neighbours, officials said on Monday.
Hema Malini enjoys an adorable encounter with a baby elephant
Mumbai, Feb 15: Veteran actress Hema Malini recently had a fun encounter with a baby elephant named 'Indrani'. She revealed that the incident reminded her of one of her movies, "Maa", which revolved around the relationship between a mother and her baby elephant.
Animal Husbandry & Dairying Department and World Organisation for Animal Health set roadmap for PPPs in livestock sector
New Delhi, February 15: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) have set a roadmap for Public-Private Partnerships in the Livestock Sector, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying said in a release on Saturday.