Wild Incubator Tech Program invites applications for funding round 2

The Centre for Wildlife Studies, Bangalore, in partnership with the Ashraya Hastha Trust, a philanthropic organization based in Bangalore, has announced the second round of their Wild Incubator Tech Program. India’s unique biodiversity faces specific conservation challenges, necessitating the development of innovative, technology-driven solutions tailored to its distinct environmental and socio-economic contexts, the Centre for Wildlife Studies said. While leading scientists have historically used technology for biodiversity conservation in India, there remains a notable gap...

Bangalore’s rules for pets, strays curb RWA high-handedness

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, or Greater Bangalore Municipal Corporation, has issued guidelines for the care of pets and stray animals, finally ending the abuse of position and power by the tinpot dictators of residents’ welfare associations, commonly referred to as RWAs, local newspapers reported. Under the guidelines, these ‘welfare’ associations, usually dominated by people who are derisively referred to by progressive citizens and younger generations as WhatsApp uncles, have been told to ensure that...

Karnataka High Court quashes ban on ‘dangerous’ dog breeds

The Karnataka High Court struck down on Wednesday the central government notification of March 12 asking the governments of states and Union territories to ensure that no permission is given to breed, keep or sell dog breeds considered “dangerous for human life”. The list of ‘banned’ dogs included popular varieties such as the American pit bull terrier, which is not recognized as a distinct breed by the American Kennel Club, and breeds such as the...

Water scarcity drives monkeys around Bangalore to raid local homes

Just days after the Karnataka government admitted that state capital Bangalore is facing an unprecedented water crisis, a new problem confronts residents on the city’s ever expanding outskirts. Just like humans, monkeys in these areas are struggling for water, too. With the summer heat intensifying, the animals have taken to raiding homes in residential buildings. According to a report on the news18.com website, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, or Greater Bangalore Municipal Corporation, has been...