In a significant development, the management committees of Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu Devaswoms, two prominent participants in Kerala’s iconic Thrissur Pooram festival, have taken their case to the Supreme Court, challenging the Kerala High Court’s new guidelines for elephant parades. The High Court’s ruling mandates strict spatial restrictions: elephants must maintain a minimum distance of three Read More…
The Kerala High Court has postponed its ruling on a petition seeking approval to parade 15 elephants during the iconic Poornathrayeesa Temple festival. Temple authorities, who filed the plea, emphasized that the presence of elephants is a vital aspect of the event’s traditional and cultural heritage. However, animal rights advocates have strongly opposed the proposal, Read More…
Bandhavgarh: In a tragic development within Madhya Pradesh’s renowned Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, four elephants have been found dead, with five more showing signs of illness. The unexpected loss has prompted authorities to initiate an immediate investigation into the potential causes, with post-mortem examinations underway to provide critical insights. Forest officials have cordoned off the affected Read More…
In a landmark decision, the Kerala High Court has announced plans to develop guidelines regulating the use of elephants in festivals and public events, underscoring the importance of humane treatment and welfare. During a hearing on the conditions faced by these animals, the Court noted, “If the Blue Whale lived on land, it would have Read More…
By C K George The South African countries like Zimbabwe and Namibia had decided to cull out 200 and 83 elephants respectively as a food item for distributing their meat among the starving people following severe drought, it would reportedly be a blessing in disguise. Zimbabwe had decided to cull out 200 elephants and make Read More…