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Sikkim Government Stands Up for Rodents, Demands Enforcement of Ban on Glue Traps Following PETA India Appeal

Following an appeal by PETA India, the Sikkim Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Department has demanded strict enforcement of the state’s 2016 notification prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and use …

Animal Rights in Islam: Watch PETA India’s Informative Session

See what Muslim animal rights supporters said during PETA India’s Instagram Live chat about Islamic teachings of kindness to animals. 

Mumbai Police Inspector Wins PETA India Award for Saving 120-Year-Old Turtle

A Hero to Animals Award is on its way from PETA India to Senior Police Inspector Sudhir Kudalkar for rescuing a 120-year-old Indian black turtle who had become stuck …

Animal Welfare Board Asks Kolkata Authorities to Conduct an Urgent Enquiry Into Cruelty to Horses

PETA India’s complaint leads the Animal Welfare Board to call on Kolkata authorities to conduct an urgent enquiry into cruelty to horses used for rides and to haul tourist …

Elephant Jeymalyatha Caught on Video Being Beaten Again – PETA India Demands Urgent Rescue

PETA India demands the urgent rescue of elephant Jeymalyatha, who was beaten by a mahout at the Srivilliputhur Nachiyar Thirukovil temple. Following the emergence of a second heart-wrenching video …

Animal Welfare Board Issues New Advisory to Stop Cruelty to Animals Ahead of Eid al-Adha Following a PETA India Appeal

Following an appeal by PETA India, the Animal Welfare Board of India issued a new advisory to all states and union territories urging authorities to stop the illegal treatment …

Delhi Issues Circular Against Confining Mother Pigs to Crates, Following PETA India Appeal

Following an appeal from PETA India, the Delhi government has prohibited the use of gestation and farrowing crates in pig farming.

PETA India Appeals to Fans of ‘777 Charlie’ Never to Buy Dogs

PETA India has appealed to fans of “777 Charlie” never to buy dogs after the movie’s release prompted an increase in the demand for Labradors.

Caging Birds? You Could End Up Behind Bars, Warn Wildlife Crime Control Bureau and PETA India

PETA India teamed up with the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau [TAG] to erect these billboards in Delhi, reminding everyone that buying and selling such birds can result in a …

‘Charred’ Human ‘Barbecued’ for World Meat Free Day

On 14 June, ahead of World Meat Free Day (15 June), a “bloodied” and “charred” PETA India and Ashray Charitable Trust supporter was “barbecued” on a charcoal grill in …