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May 8, 2015
Indian Government Urged to Focus on Illegal Trade in Endemic Bird Species
Birding enthusiasts across the country are gearing up to participate in the Endemic Bird Day census on 09 May 2015. However, this census will not include the innumerable amount of birds that have been pawned off by traders in sprawling bird markets across the county.
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May 7, 2015
Mobile App Launched to Support Water Bowl Project in Surat
HSI/India collaborated with Prayas Team Environment Charitable Trust to launch a mobile app to provide a sustainable respite to thousands of thirsting birds and street animals from the scorching summer heat.
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May 1, 2015
Reward Offered for Positive Identification of Youth Involved in Pune Dog Cruelty Case
Humane Society International/India offered a reward of up to 10,000 INR for information leading to the positive identification of a group of young children in Kondhwa suburb, Pune who first beat a dog and later hung the body on a tree leaving the animal to die a painful death.
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April 24, 2015
Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Raj Withdraws Order to Kill Stray Dog Population
The department of Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Raj withdrew an order to kill stray dogs. Humane Society International/India had issued a letter to the Principal Secretary asking for a clarification on the order, and urged the department to adopt World Health Organization’s suggested guidelines to control dog population in the state.
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April 1, 2015
Tips for Planning an Animal-Friendly Summer Vacation
As Indians prepare themselves for a fun filled and memorable summer vacation, Humane Society International/India shares few animal friendly tips that families should consider while planning their itinerary.
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March 23, 2015
National Rabies Control Programme Launched In Haryana
India’s first pilot project under the National Rabies Control Programme was launched on 13 March in Haryana to provide a more humane and sustainable solution in managing street dog issues.
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March 19, 2015
Jet Airways Awarded the 2014 Henry Spira Humane Corporate Progress Award
Jet Airways – India’s largest international air carrier – was given the Henry Spira Humane Corporate Progress Award for the company’s role in ending the transport of shark fins from India to international shores.
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March 11, 2015
#BeCrueltyFree India Launches Tip Line Against Animal Testing for Cosmetics
Humane Society International’s #BeCrueltyFree campaign launched a tip line to report cases of illegal animal testing of cosmetics. Last year India introduced a nationwide ban on animal testing cosmetics, whether on ingredients or final products, following a high profile campaign by #BeCrueltyFree and others.
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March 3, 2015
Pet Safety During Holi
As Indians geared up for the fun-filled revelry of the colourful festival of Holi, HSI/India shared a few tips to keep pets safe during the celebration.
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February 19, 2015
Sea Turtle Conservation in India and Bali
HSI and partners are working to save sea turtles in India and Bali.