Ahmedabad, June 2 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC)’s Cattle Nuisance Control Department (CNCD) has reported that the city has achieved around 89 per cent sterilisation coverage of stray dogs under its Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme, alongside large-scale anti-rabies vaccination, microchipping, and a newly launched scientific dog census aimed at supporting the “Zero by 2030” rabies elimination goal.In an interview with IANS, CNCD Head of Department Naresh Rajput outlined…
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Ahmedabad, June 2 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has implemented a structured framework to comply with Supreme Court directions on management of stray dogs in public spaces, focussing on educational institutions, health facilities, sports complexes, bus stations and railway stations, while balancing operational constraints in shelter capacity and animal welfare rules.Speaking to IANS, Cattle Nuisance Control Department (CNCD)’s Head of Department, Naresh Rajput, confirmed that …
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to recall its earlier directions on the management of stray dogs in public places, while issuing a series of fresh directions to ensure stricter implementation of the Animal Birth Control (ABC) framework across the country.A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N.V. Anjaria dismissed a batch of applications filed by dog lovers and animal rights groups seeking modifications to the directions issued by the apex court in Nove…
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday remarked that it stood firmly by its earlier oral observations in the suo motu stray dogs case, including remarks that dog feeders may be held responsible for dog attacks, rejecting the contention that such comments were made sarcastically. While hearing a suo motu case concerning the management of stray dogs in public spaces, a Bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and N.V. Anjaria was told by advocate Prashant Bhushan that certain o…
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the attitude of people and organisations that feed stray dogs in public places, asking whether their compassion is limited to animals and not extended to humans.During the hearing, the apex court raised a pointed query on accountability, asking who should be held responsible if a nine-year-old child is killed in a stray dog attack.“Shouldn’t organisations that advocate feeding stray dogs in public places also be held accountabl…
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) While continuing its hearing in the suo motu case on stray dog management in public spaces, the Supreme Court on Thursday remarked that dogs are capable of sensing fear and may attack individuals who are frightened or who have earlier been bitten.A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N.V. Anjaria was considering applications to modify its November 2025 order directing that stray dogs located within public institutions, including schools, hospitals, bus statio…
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court will continue the hearing on the stray dogs case on Thursday and is likely to further examine the matter, as well as the status of compliance by states and union territories (UTs).Earlier on Wednesday, the apex court expressed concern over the alarming rise in dog bite incidents across the country and the failure of municipal authorities and local bodies to effectively implement the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules.A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandee…
Chennai, Jan 3 (IANS) Amid a steady rise in dog bite incidents across Tamil Nadu in 2025, Salem district has emerged as the most affected district, topping the State in both reported dog bite cases and rabies-related deaths, according to Health Department data.Official records show that 45,102 dog bite cases were reported in Salem district between January and November 2025, the highest figure among all districts in Tamil Nadu. Health officials said the final tally is expected to rise further onc…