Poaching

Seven Indian Fishermen Arrested By Sri Lankan Navy

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday July 28, 2019

Seven Indian fishermen were arrested by Sri Lankan navy today for allegedly poaching in the island nation's waters, officials said.

4 Tamil Nadu Fishermen Arrested By Sri Lankan Navy For Alleged Poaching

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 25, 2019

The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested at least four Indian fishermen and seized a fishing trawler for allegedly poaching in the country's territorial waters.

As Karnataka Chief Minister Seeks Trust Vote, Lawmakers Off To Resorts

India News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Saturday July 13, 2019

Amid questions about the Karnataka coalition's survival, Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy declared on Friday that he would seek a trust vote on the floor of the house and asked the Speaker to "fix a time". In preparation for the test of strength, ruling allies Congress and Janata Dal Secular and rival BJP have arranged to move their lawmakers to resor...

Rahul Gandhi Raises Slogans In Lok Sabha Over Karnataka Political Crisis

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 9, 2019

Rahul Gandhi arrived in the House at noon and he raised slogans in Lok Sabha over the developments in Karnataka. Mr Gandhi arrived in the House at noon. At that time Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury was raising the Karnataka issue and accused the ruling party of "poaching" its lawmakers in the state.

Braving The Monsoon To Save Rhinos From Poaching In Assam National Park

India News | Agence France-Presse | Friday July 5, 2019

The monsoon may bring respite from the scorching heat, but for the rangers and animals at Kaziranga National Park it also brings danger as poachers take advantage of greater camouflage and flooding.

"Bail Could Be Cancelled...:" Court Tells Salman Khan In Poaching Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 4, 2019

A court hearing the blackbuck poaching case against superstar Salman Khan expressed displeasure over his absence on Thursday and warned his bail could be cancelled if he failed to appear at the next hearing.

Baby Rhino Filmed Trying To Wake Its Dead Mother In Heartbreaking Video

Offbeat | Sanya Jain | Wednesday July 3, 2019

A video of a baby rhino trying to wake up its dead mother, killed by poachers, is being held up an example of the ugly truth of poaching wildlife. Filmed last year in South Africa, heart-wrenching video was shared on Twitter by Indian Forest Service officer Parveen Kaswan on Tuesday.

"Can't Express The Pain I'm Going Through Everyday": HD Kumaraswamy

Karnataka News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Wednesday June 19, 2019

Days after expanding hiscabinet in Karnataka in an attempt to keep the coalition together, Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy today said he "cannot express the pain" he goes through everyday, adding that he has the responsibility of running the government smoothly.

Salman Khan, Accused Of Giving Fake Affidavit In Poaching Case, Acquitted

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 17, 2019

A Jodhpur court on Monday acquitted actor Salman Khan in a case related to submitting a false affidavit in court.

Kamal Nath Asks Ministers To Look After MLAs To Prevent Poaching

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 28, 2019

Days after the Lok Sabha poll results, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath has moved swiftly to keep his flock of Congress MLAs together to thwart any poaching attempt by a resurgent BJP.

Blackbuck Case: Fresh Notices to Sonali Bendre, Tabu And Saif Ali Khan

India News | ANI | Monday May 20, 2019

The Jodhpur bench of the Rajasthan High Court today issued fresh notices to actors Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Neelam Kothari and Tabu in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case following an appeal by the state government against their acquittal.

Tiger Carcass Found Buried In Madhya Pradesh's Pench Reserve

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 8, 2019

The carcass of a tiger was Tuesday found in a pit in the Pench Reserve in Madhya Pradesh after three people arrested on Sunday by the tip-off given by Nagpur Forest department, a senior official said.

Why This Unexpected Animal Is The World's Most Trafficked

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Tuesday May 7, 2019

Wildlife trafficking is the world's second largest black market, and there is one animal that is trafficked more than any other. Pangolin, a scale-covered mammal native to parts of Africa and Asia, is believed to be the most trafficked mammal in the world.

7 Lawmakers "Offered 10 Crore Each" By BJP To Switch, Alleges AAP

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Wednesday May 1, 2019

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today accused the BJP of trying to buy its lawmakers, claiming that the ruling party has offered Rs. 10 crore each to seven of its legislators for switching sides. "Our 7 MLAs has been contacted by @BJP4India and they are being offered 10 crores each to leave AAP. I urge BJP to fight election on issues rather than doing th...

Skin Of Poached Leopard Seized, Four Arrested In Hyderabad

Hyderabad News | ANI | Tuesday April 16, 2019

In a shocking proof of wildlife poaching being prevalent in the state, Hyderabad police on Monday seized the skin of a leopard and arrested four men.