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In response to media reports that speak about a temple in South Delhi that is planning to bring an elephant from Assam soon, World Animal Protection has written to the Prime Minister of India, Chief Minister of Delhi and Lieutenant Governor of Delhi to stop the transfer on grounds of …

Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest, Climate Change, and External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, inspected the enclosure of the African elephant ‘Shankar’ on Tuesday. He reviewed the space and gathered details about the facilities provided for Shankar’s care. Thanks to the efforts of Union Minister of State Shri Kirti …

Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh’s efforts to improve the health and habitat of the African elephant ‘Shankar’ are showing results. On Friday, ‘Shankar’ was freed from his chains and seen walking actively in his enclosure. Union Minister of State, Shri Kirti …

Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change and External Affairs Kirt Vardhan Singh inspected Delhi Zoological Park on Wednesday. The main objective of the inspection was to take stock of the health and maintenance arrangements of the African elephant Shankar. He also inquired about the facilities available for …

On the occasion of World Animal Day, World Animal Protection in India would like to extend the fullest appreciation for the assertion made by the Honorable Chief Justice Of India, D Y Chandrachud, in August, 2024 that he had converted completely to become vegan and had abjured the use of …

Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh planted a tree in honour of his mother today  at Animal Quarantine and Certification Services (AQCS), Kapashera, New Delhi. Secretary, Smt. Alka Upadhyaya, Additional Secretary, Ms. Varsha Joshi,  Joint Secretary, Dr. Suparna Sharma Pachouri, Advisor(stat.), Shri Jagat …

On the occasion of World Elephant Day, World Animal Protection, has written to the Chief Minister of Rajasthan to express concern about the plight of the elephants used for riding at Amer fort in Jaipur in Rajasthan and seeking his intervention to put an end to their misery. Elephant at …

On the occasion of World Environment Day, on 5th June, 2024, World Animal Protection is calling for responsible treatment of all animals, in the wild and in farms, so that their welfare and the protection of environment can be properly undertaken. Elephants in Haathi Gaon in Jaipur Credit: Shubhobroto Ghosh …