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Minal Sancheti

2 May 2026 at 12:26:53 pm

Funeral for animals

Mumbai: On the occasion of National Animal Rights Day, a funeral was held for all the voiceless creatures that humans have killed for selfish reasons. The act was a campaign and was a brainchild of Animal Climate and Health in collaboration with Our Planet Theirs Too. The purpose was to spread awareness about animal cruelty. The campaign took place at Carter Road Amphitheatre and so a crowd of both young and old supported the cause. Speaking about animal cruelty, recently the internet was...

Funeral for animals

Mumbai: On the occasion of National Animal Rights Day, a funeral was held for all the voiceless creatures that humans have killed for selfish reasons. The act was a campaign and was a brainchild of Animal Climate and Health in collaboration with Our Planet Theirs Too. The purpose was to spread awareness about animal cruelty. The campaign took place at Carter Road Amphitheatre and so a crowd of both young and old supported the cause. Speaking about animal cruelty, recently the internet was flooded with a viral video of a group of men at Mira Road taking a piglet to a locality where goats were brought for religious sacrifice. Aparjita Ashish, the founder and director of Animal Climate and Health said, “It is an act of cruelty to kill animals for religious sacrifice but to protest against this they were harassing a baby pig. The poor pig was screaming for his life. So how’s that right? If you want to protest, protest peacefully.” Ashish also comments on the Apex Judiciary’s decision of euthanising terminally ill dogs, “If the dog has a serious illness like rabies and is in a lot of pain, with a doctor’s permission and in a peaceful manner, they should be euthanised. The apex court also spoke about the ABC or animal birth control which if done with correct procedures, can help bring down issues related to the stray dogs. Many times the process is wrong so the animals become subject to cruelty.” She even added that the strays should not be displaced as that will leave them confused. This is also an act of ill treatment. The occasion saw a large number of gatherers. According to the campaigners, being vegan is not just for protecting animals but also for the climate. Ashish explained, “If you see the name of our NGO, it is Animal Climate and Health. So we also talk about the impact of consuming animal products on the environment.” She gives an example of how methane gas is produced because of the dairy animals and how the food and resources to breed animals are so much that it affects the environment. The supporters who participated in the campaign said they also noticed many health benefits of going vegan. Anil Nagpal, a senior citizen and volunteer with the organisation said, “For many years I was going through ill health. I tried every treatment but nothing really helped much. But then someone convinced me to go vegan and since that time my health has improved drastically. After this many people in my circles who used to eat animal products have given up.” When asked what his protein sources are, he said, “I eat lentils and legumes. Vegetables also contain protein.” Ashish claimed that humans have an ego that makes them think they are above animals.

Omar Abdullah expresses regret over Pahalgam attack, says he failed as host


Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday, April 28, expressed deep regret over the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, admitting he had failed in his responsibility to ensure the safety of visiting tourists.


Speaking at a special session of the Assembly convened to condemn the attack, Abdullah said the tragedy had left the entire nation deeply shaken.

"This incident has impacted the entire country. We have witnessed such attacks in the past, but one of this magnitude has occurred after 21 years in Baisaran," Abdullah said. "I do not know how to apologise to the families of the victims. As their host, it was my duty to ensure they returned home safely — and I failed. I lack the words to seek forgiveness," he added.


Addressing the political context, Abdullah said, "I will not use this tragedy to demand statehood. After what happened in Pahalgam, how can I face the Centre and ask for statehood for Jammu and Kashmir? Is my politics so cheap? We have raised the demand for statehood in the past and will continue to do so, but it would be shameful to raise it now when 26 people have lost their lives."


Pahalgam Terror Attack

The terror strike occurred on April 22 in the Baisaran valley near Pahalgam, killing 26 people, most of them tourists. The Resistance Front (TRF), believed to be an offshoot of Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba, initially claimed responsibility but later retracted the statement.


In response, the Indian government announced a series of strong diplomatic actions against Pakistan, escalating tensions further. These included suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, revoking visas for Pakistani nationals, and shutting down the Attari land transit post. On the recommendation of the Ministry of Home Affairs, India also blocked several Pakistani YouTube channels accused of spreading provocative and misleading narratives following the attack.


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