Chennai, Jan 28 (IANS) In a significant move to curb animal cruelty and improve safety standards at tourist destinations, the Tamil Nadu government has notified stringent guidelines to regulate joyrides and the commercial use of horses, donkeys and mules across the state. The new framework introduces compulsory licensing, regular veterinary checks and strict monitoring of working conditions for all equines engaged in public activities.The guidelines were issued through a recent government order …
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Amaravati, Jan 14 (IANS) Despite the ban and the warnings by authorities, cockfights were organised on a large scale in parts of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday, the first day of the three-day Sankranti festival.Currency notes changed hands as people bet on the cockfights organised in parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh.Organisers backed by politicians set up special arenas for cockfights and other activities in East Godavari, West Godavari, Dr B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema, Eluru, Polavaram and Krishna dist…
Hyderabad, Jan 12 (IANS) Animal protection organisation, Humane World for Animals India, on Monday, urged citizens not to participate in cockfighting, an illegal form of animal cruelty that takes place during Makar Sankranti. The organisation has also appealed to the people to report any instances of cockfighting to local police authorities.In a cockfight, two roosters, often fitted with razor blades on their spurs and are forced to fight each other to death. The fight usually ends with the deat…
Chennai, Jan 1 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has granted permission for the first Jallikattu event of 2026 to be held on January 3 at Thatchankurichi village in Pudukkottai district, officially marking the beginning of the state’s annual bull-taming season. The approval was issued through a government gazette by the Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department.The event has been permitted under the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, as am…