Topic: Wildlife Protection Act
2,247 endangered Indian star tortoises seized at Chennai airport as smuggling bid is foiled
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and airport customs authorities say the seized tortoises have been handed over to the Tamil Nadu Forest Department for rehabilitation.
CBI to probe ‘smuggling’ of sea cucumbers — in first wildlife protection case in years
CBI registered the case over smuggling of endangered species after a request from the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau.
WHO nod for traditional Chinese medicines could mean extinction of some of India’s wildlife
India could 'express its apprehension' over the WHO approval internationally as it 'basically encourages widespread use of animal products'.
Action sought after video of Priyanka Gandhi holding snakes surfaces
Lawyer-activist Gauri Maulekhi sought immediate action under the Wildlife Protection Act alleging that the snakes were illegally procured.
On Sri Lankan man’s lynching, all of Pakistan reacted…and moved on
PM Imran Khan’s tweet of shock. Check. CM’s expression of sadness and ordering of inquiry. Check. IG police’s vow to arrest the culprits. Check.
Bezos, Branson & Musk — Are billionaires popularising space travel or just on an ego trip?
Jeff Bezos will travel to the edge of space in his New Shepard aircraft — more than a week after billionaire Richard Branson defeated him in a fast developing space race.