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January 13, 2016
Telangana State Bans Chinese Manja on the Eve of Sankranti
HSI/India applauded the Government of Telangana for banning the procuring, stocking, sale and use of nylon manja, also known as Chinese manja, on the eve of Sankranti.
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January 12, 2016
Victory: Supreme Court Stays Centre Notification on Jallikattu
Animal welfare advocates across India rejoiced as the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India stayed the Central Government’s notification allowing Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu. The court issued a notice to all states mentioned in a notification dated Jan. 7th to file a response.
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January 8, 2016
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana High Court Accepts Government Action Plan to Prevent Cockfights
With the High Court of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana reiterating the prohibition on cockfighting, animal welfare groups called for a swift implementation of the court’s orders to ensure that no animal is harmed for the sake of entertainment.
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January 8, 2016
Cruel Jallikattu Proceeding Despite Animal Abuse Concerns
HSI/India issued a statement on the Indian government's decision to grant permission for the practice of jallikattu, despite the country's Supreme Court banning the practice in 2014.
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December 29, 2015
First-of-Its-Kind Dog Population Survey Completed in the Buffer Zone of the Jim Corbett National Park
For the first time, a dog population survey was completed inside an Indian wildlife reserve to determine how many vaccinations are needed to stop and prevent canine diseases from transferring to the felines in the reserve.
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December 23, 2015
Children Painting Their Way Out to Create Awareness of Humane Eating
Children participated in a competition to raise awareness of humane eating.
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December 21, 2015
Telangana Government Urged to Ban Chinese Manja Ahead of Sankranti Festival
HSI/India, along with the Telangana Forest Department and Telangana State Biodiversity Board, recommended that the state government ban the use of Chinese manja, a sharp thread used in kite flying that can cause fatal injuries to both birds and humans.
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December 10, 2015
Government Urged to Keep the Ban on Bullfighting
Animal welfare advocates in India have urged the Government of Goa to not legalize bullfighting
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December 5, 2015
Humane Society International/India Joins Blue Cross India to Rescue Animals in Chennai Floods
In response to the floods in Chennai that have stranded thousands of animals and left them and local residents in urgent need of help, Humane Society International/India has deployed a rescue team of veterinarians equipped with inflatable boats, rope, life-jackets and veterinary medical supplies.
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November 20, 2015
Jumbo from Gemini Circus Dies of Inhumane Treatment
In the wake of recent death of Chanchal, an elephant belonging to Gemini Circus, HSI/India has urged Bangalore Forest Department to take immediate custody and start proper rehabilitation of remaining five elephants.