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Animal-welfare news from across India, summarised, with a link to every source.
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India Today NEAssam strengthens wildlife corridors and forest protection ahead of new tourism season
The government of Assam has increased measures to protect forest areas and improve wildlife corridors in the state. These actions are being taken ahead of the upcoming tourism season. The steps were reported on 12 October 2026.
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The Better IndiaIndia’s Tiger Reserves Will Now Be Assessed on Solid Waste Management
On 12 October 2026, Indian authorities announced that the performance of tiger reserves will be evaluated based on solid‑waste‑management criteria. The new assessment will be applied to all tiger reserves across the country.
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NDTVThis Gujarat Sanctuary Lost Lions 144 Years Ago. Now It’s Home To 17 Asiatic Lions
A sanctuary in Gujarat, India, that had no lions for 144 years now has a population of 17 Asiatic lions. The current count was reported in October 2026.
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Hindustan TimesLucknow security guard held for shooting street dog dead | Hindustan Times
A security guard in Lucknow was taken into custody after he shot a stray dog, killing it. The incident was reported on 12 October 2026.
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The ConversationWhat can free-living Indian street dogs teach us about how to care for pet dogs?
An article published on 12 October 2026 examines how observations of free‑living street dogs in India might inform the care of pet dogs. It discusses the behaviors and health characteristics of these street dogs that could be relevant to managing…
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Hindustan Times
Explained: Will it get easier to experiment on animals in India? What the draft rules propose | HT Explainers
Proposed draft rules in India outline potential changes to animal experimentation procedures. These regulations examine whether the process for conducting research on animals will become easier.
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The Times of IndiaSecurity guard held for shooting stray dog dead
On October 11, 2026, a security guard in India was arrested for killing a stray dog. The man was taken into custody after he reportedly shot the animal.
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The Times of India
Adopt beach stray dogs within 7 days before relocation begins: Tourism dept
The tourism department has announced it will relocate stray dogs from beaches. Members of the public have seven days to adopt these animals before the relocation process begins.
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The New Indian ExpressBlack panther trapped by forest dept in Keralam’s Pathanamthitta, shifted to Puthur zoo
On 11 October 2026, the forest department in Pathanamthitta, Kerala, captured a black panther. The animal was subsequently moved to the Puthur zoo.
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Security guard arrested for shooting dog in Lucknow: Fired licensed gun; identified through CCTV footage
A security guard was taken into custody in Lucknow after a dog was shot with a licensed firearm. Police identified the suspect using CCTV recordings of the incident. The arrest was reported on 11 October 2026.
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The TribuneYamunanagar Municipal Corporation launches helpline for stray dog, sanitation complaints
The Yamunanagar Municipal Corporation started a helpline on October 11, 2026 to receive reports about stray dogs and sanitation problems. The service is intended for residents of Yamunanagar to lodge such complaints.
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Deccan HeraldBengaluru: Students urge govt to prioritise sterilisation, vaccination over dog pounds
In October 2026, students in Bengaluru asked the government to focus on neutering and immunizing stray dogs instead of using shelters. They requested that these medical programs take priority over
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The HinduActivists urge Chief Minister to prioritise sterilisation over permanent confinement of dogs
On October 10, 2026, animal welfare advocates asked a Chief Minister to focus on sterilization programs for stray dogs. The group requested that the government prioritize these medical procedures over keeping the
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