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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.
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January 28, 2015
50,000 INR Reward Offered for Dog Cruelty Case; Perpetrators believed to be from Karnataka
Humane Society International/India offered a reward of up to 50,000 INR for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for tying a community dog’s tail with fireworks in a video circulated on Facebook.
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January 14, 2015
Assam Government Directs Police to Ensure No Animal Fights take Place during Bihu
The State Government of Assam directed the Deupty Commissioners of all districts and the Commissioner of Guwahati to ensure that no animal fights, especially buffalo fights and bulbul fights, take place during the festival of Bihu. HSI/India welcomed the directive.
