The meeting will also bring together senior officials of regional and international organizations, representatives of the private sector, and private veterinary organizations of the region in New Delhi until November 16. The conference, organized by the Department of Livestock and Dairy, will facilitate closer contact, active dialogue, and meaningful discussions among delegates, invited experts and […]
Celebrating Twelve Years of Animal Protection in India
Explore the remarkable journey of Amruta Ubale and her team, who helped lead the charge for animal protection in India twelve years ago through dedicated animal advocacy. “Here you are again,” the Indian Ministry of Foreign Trade receptionist said with a hint of humor in his eyes. Before him stood a woman with a determined […]
G20 Pandemic Fund grants $25 mn for animal health system in India
New Delhi: The G20 Pandemic Fund has granted $25 million to India’s animal husbandry & dairying department to aid pandemic preparedness and response, according to the ministry of fisheries, animal husbandry & dairying. This funding will improve India’s animal health system, a crucial part of the One Health approach for pandemic prevention. The pandemic has […]
Owner of Guru’s in Newtown fights animal cruelty in India
By Stephanie Yoder When Priya Guru, owner of Guru’s Fine Indian Cuisine in Newtown, recalls her life as a child in India before immigrating to the United States, she describes a peaceful coexistence of people and animals. “When I grew up, I grew up with dogs and cats and cows running through the streets,” she […]
When you save a bird or animal, you save its habitat
A leopardess in Beda, Rajasthan. PIC COURTESY/A LIFE WITH WILDLIFE As a conservationist, former director (twice) of wildlife preservation, author, and prime architect of the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972, Dr MK Ranjitsinh Jhala*s work spans over six decades. A Life with Wildlife, a compilation of his work protecting the country*s flora and fauna species, […]
Animal Equality Makes Significant Progress in India
Animal Equality has successfully brought the cruel conditions of factory farms and slaughterhouses to the forefront of public consciousness. This achievement has been made possible by the organization’s global reputation and the tireless efforts of its dedicated team in India. A meeting between the founders of Animal Equality–Sharon Núñez, Jose Valle, and Javier Moreno–and a […]
Anthrax spread in Odisha linked to animal carcasses, says probe | Latest News India
The spread of anthrax cases in Odisha is due to handling of animal carcasses, with no evidence of human-to-human transmission, a central investigation into the recent outbreak that infected 12 persons, killing one of them, has found. HT Image {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} “The regional director of directorate generate of health services has inquired and […]
Amruta Ubale – Paving the Way for Change in India
Amruta Ubale is the Senior Director for Public Affairs for Animal Equality India, and she has been recognized as one of the leading women paving the way for a new India by the Indian magazine Femina. She is a compassionate leader who is dedicated to the protection and welfare of farmed animals. Her work is […]
Afternoon brief: Strongest evidence that this animal started Covid, say experts | Latest News India
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. Patients lie on beds in the emergency department of a hospital, amid Covid-19 outbreak in Shanghai, China. (File) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Not bats, the strongest evidence yet that this animal started Covid The […]
Animal rights activist headed back to India
Sandra Kyle is heading to India. High-profile animal activist Sandra Kyle is off to India in February to care for stray animals. The Whanganui resident and part-time music teacher will be travelling to Delhi, Lucknow, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Mumbai, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. This will be Sandra’s seventh trip to India, a country she […]