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Meghalaya: Ban imposed on animal fights during local fete

Shillong, Feb 13: District authorities in the Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills District prohibited bull and animal fights across the district, following reports of illegal wrestling being organised during local festivals and fetes, officials said on Thursday.

Raveena on dogs being chased away: Driving away those meant to protect us

Mumbai, Feb 1: Bollywood actress and ardent animal lover Raveena Tandon has spoken up for her furry four-legged friends. She said that for every Shiva Bhakt who drives dogs away from temples and buildings by tagging them as impure, she would like to remind them that they are driving away the ones placed there to protect them.

Pritish Nandy was always opposed to Jallikattu: PETA

Chennai, Jan 10: The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India has paid tribute to ace filmmaker, journalist, poet, and former Member of Parliament Pritish Nandy, who passed away in Mumbai due to heart attack, adding that he always opposed Jallikattu.