US EditionFrom Sacred Tradition to Shutdown: The History and End of Mumbai’s Kabutarkhanas
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, AUG 5 – Mumbai's municipal corporation fined 142 people for feeding pigeons at banned spots to address health risks, with 43% of fines issued at the Dadar kabutarkhana, officials said.
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Tensions Erupt at Mumbai Kabutarkhana: Plastic Shed Torn As Jain Protesters Oppose BMC Ban at Dadar Kabutar Khana, Heavy Police Deployed (Watch Video) | 📰 LatestLY
Tensions erupted at Mumbai’s iconic Dadar Kabutarkhana on Wednesday morning as members of the Jain community clashed with civic authorities over the BMC’s move to restrict pigeon feeding. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation had recently erected plastic sheets and netting over the feeding zone at the Kabutar Khana, citing rising public health concerns from unchecked feeding. 📰 Tensions Erupt at Mumbai Kabutarkhana: Plastic Shed Torn As Jain P…
From sacred tradition to shutdown: The history and end of Mumbai’s Kabutarkhanas
Feeding pigeons is a contentious topic in Mumbai and a practice that has been ongoing for centuries. Here’s a look at the history of kabutarkhanas and pigeon feeding in the city and why it has become so controversial.
CM Fadnavis spoke on Kabutarkhana Controversy, advocated balance between tradition and health
Mumbai Pigeon-Feeding Ban Sparks Outcry; CM Fadnavis Permits Controlled Feeding, Orders Health Studies - The Logical Indian
Mumbai is witnessing a major controversy after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), following a Bombay High Court directive and Maharashtra government orders, imposed a ban on feeding pigeons at traditional feeding spots called kabutarkhanas. The ban aims to tackle serious public health risks linked to pigeon droppings, such as respiratory diseases and the corrosion of heritage sites. More than 140 individuals have been fined, and FIRs …
Kabutarkhanas closed in Mumbai after HC order: Protests erupt, BMC fines 142 people for feeding pigeons
Mumbai: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday held a meeting to discuss the shutting down of kabutarkhanas in Mumbai. He clarified that the decision was made by the Bombay High Court, and not the state government. He further said, “I have arranged a meeting on Tuesday with some respected members of the community to talk about this matter because people have strong feelings about it. We will try our best to find a solution.” Meanwhile, the …
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