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9 Jul 2026Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife reviews progress on Key Conservation Initiatives and considers over 100 Development Projects in its 91st Meeting
The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife held its 91st meeting on July 9, 2026. During this meeting, the committee reviewed the progress of key conservation initiatives and…
Source: PIB
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9 Jul 2026Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife reviews progress on Key Conservation Initiatives and considers over 100 Development Projects in its 91st Meeting
The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife held its 91st meeting on 9 July 2026. During the session, members reviewed the progress of key conservation initiatives and examined…
Source: PIB
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9 Jul 2026Union Environment Minister presides over the 28th Meeting of the reconstituted Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Society, at Coimbatore
On July 9 2026, the Union Environment Minister chaired the 28th meeting of the reconstituted Wildlife Institute of India Society in Coimbatore. The session was the latest gathering of the…
Source: PIB
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7 Jul 2026Bhaniyawala–Jollygrant–Rishikesh Four/Six Laning Project: A Highway Designed for the Future, Built with Wildlife Conservation at its Core
On July 7 2026, a new four‑ to six‑lane highway connecting Bhaniyawala, Jollygrant and Rishikesh was announced. The project is being designed for future traffic needs and incorporates wildlife‑conservation measures…
Source: PIB
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2 Jul 2026Request to stop illegal transportation and slaughtering of animals, and promotion of humane treatment of animals dated 02.07.2026
On 2 July 2026, the Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular requesting an end to the unlawful transit and butchering of animals. The notice also called for the…
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Circulars
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1 Jul 2026
Gujarat High Court Grants Bail To Man Accused Of Coordinating Assault On Society Resident Feeding Stray…
On July 1 2026, the Gujarat High Court released a man on bail. He had been charged with organizing an assault on a resident of a housing society who was…
Source: Live Law
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26 Jun 2026DRI, Nagpur Regional Unit Busts Illegal Wildlife Trafficking Ring
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Nagpur has dismantled a ring involved in illegal wildlife trafficking. This operation took place on June 26, 2026.
Source: PIB
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23 Jun 2026
Kerala High Court Suo Motu Impleads Union, Forest & Wildlife Dept To Consider Improvement Of Kottiyoor…
The Kerala High Court has taken the initiative to include the Union and Forest & Wildlife Departments in discussions regarding the enhancement of the Kottiyoor area. This decision was made…
Source: Live Law
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22 Jun 2026
Madras High Court Directs Tamil Nadu, Puducherry Govts To Report Steps Taken To Remove Stray Dogs From…
The Madras High Court has ordered the governments of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry to submit a report detailing the actions they have taken to manage stray dogs. This directive was…
Source: Live Law
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20 Jun 2026Celebrating a Century of Wildlife and Wonder: MIFF 2026 Honours David Attenborough
MIFF 2026 will honor David Attenborough as part of its centenary celebration focused on wildlife. The event will take place on June 20, 2026.
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20 Jun 2026Government Notifies Expansion of Central Drugs Laboratory Functions at CCS-NIAH, Baghpat for Veterinary Vaccine Testing
The government has expanded the functions of the Central Drugs Laboratory at CCS-NIAH in Baghpat to include veterinary vaccine testing. This notification was issued on June 20, 2026.
Source: PIB
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4 Jun 2026
‘Dignity Extends Beyond Death’: Allahabad HC Steps In As Stray Animals Desecrate Human Remains At Lucknow …
The Allahabad High Court intervened after reports indicated that stray animals were disturbing human remains in Lucknow. The court emphasized the importance of maintaining dignity even after death.
Source: Live Law
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27 May 2026
Calcutta High Court Quashes Case Against Car Driver For Allegedly Killing Stray Dog, Says Mere Accident…
The Calcutta High Court dismissed a case against a car driver who was accused of killing a stray dog, stating that it was merely an accident. The incident occurred in…
Source: Live Law
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25 May 2026
Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea over Punjab CM’s statement on elimination of stray dogs
The Supreme Court declined to consider a petition regarding a statement made by the Chief Minister of Punjab about eliminating stray dogs. The decision was made on May 25, 2026.
Source: Bar and Bench
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23 May 2026
NGO Moves Supreme Court Against ‘Indiscriminate Culling Of Stray Dogs’, Says SC Direction Being…
An NGO has approached the Supreme Court to challenge the widespread culling of stray dogs. They argue that the Supreme Court’s previous directions regarding the treatment of stray dogs are…
Source: Live Law
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22 May 2026Request to stop illegal transportation and slaughtering of animals, and promotion of humane treatment of animals dated – 22.05.2026
On 22 May 2026, the Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular requesting an end to the illegal transit and slaughter of animals. The notice also called for the…
Source: Animal Welfare Board of India – Circulars
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22 May 2026
Cattle Smuggling Cases Do Not Warrant Preventive Detention: J&K&L High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court stated that cases involving cattle smuggling do not justify the use of preventive detention. This ruling was made on May 22, 2026.
Source: Live Law
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22 May 2026
Preventive detention law can’t be invoked for cattle smuggling: J&K High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court ruled that the preventive detention law cannot be applied to cases of cattle smuggling. This decision was made on May 22, 2026.
Source: Bar and Bench
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21 May 2026
Calcutta High Court Refuses To Stall WB Govt’s Cattle Slaughter Rules Ahead Of Eid, Orders State To…
The Calcutta High Court has declined to halt the West Bengal government’s cattle slaughter regulations ahead of Eid. The court has directed the state to proceed with its rules regarding…
Source: Live Law
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21 May 2026
Calcutta High Court Reserves Order On Challenge To Bengal Govt’s Cattle Slaughter Restrictions Ahead Of…
The Calcutta High Court has reserved its decision on a challenge to the West Bengal government’s restrictions on cattle slaughter. This follows a legal challenge regarding the regulations set by…
Source: Live Law
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