Ahead of Dasara, Humane World for Animals India and the Telangana Forest Department have urged people to report the illegal capture and display of Palapitta. The organisations warn that birds face cruelty due to beliefs associated with festival sightings.
Humane World for Animals India has issued a heatwave advisory urging citizens to protect animals from extreme temperatures. Experts recommend simple steps to prevent dehydration and heatstroke, highlighting growing risks to pets, stray animals, birds, and urban wildlife.
Humane World for Animals India urged people to avoid cockfighting during Sankranti. The NGO highlighted animal cruelty, illegal gambling, and liquor sales, noting the practice is punishable under law and urging citizens in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu to report offenders.
Humane World for Animals India urges citizens to celebrate a cruelty-free Sankranti by using cotton manja instead of dangerous glass-coated or synthetic threads. Violating Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita 2023 can lead to fines or imprisonment.
