'Find Balanced, Humane Solution': Minister To Mumbai Civic Body On Pigeon Feeding Ban

BMC shuts 51 kabutarkhanas after Bombay HC order, over 100 fined in Dadar

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), on the Maharashtra government’s directive and Bombay High Court order, officially banned pigeon feeding at Dadar Kabutarkhana. Speaking to the media, Assistant Municipal Commissioner Jaydeep More said, “We are taking actions following orders by the High Court and state government. We are simply doing our job.” The civic body sealed the area on August 2, citing serious respiratory health risks caused …

Maximum city, maximum kabutars? Mumbai bans pigeon feeding, protests take flight

A Bombay High Court order directing the closure of kabutarkhanas has given flight to controversy, protests, as well as the first FIR for feeding pigeons. This issue has sharply divided Mumbai, pitting animal welfare activists against daily commuters. Read our explainer into this issue till the end and let us know your take on the subject.

'Find Balanced, Humane Solution': Minister To Mumbai Civic Body On Pigeon Feeding Ban

Taking note of the situation arising after restrictions were imposed on feeding pigeons in Mumbai, Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha has written to the Mumbai municipal commissioner of Mumbai for some kind of a solution.

Minister writes to BMC against action on 'kabutarkhanas'; 'don't view from emotional lens', says MNS

Mumbai, Aug 4 (PTI) Maharashtra minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha has questioned the Mumbai civic body's move to halt a cultural and religious practice of feeding pigeons, evoking a sharp response from MNS, which advised a rational outlook instead of an emotional reaction.In a letter to BMC commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, the Mumbai suburban district guardian minister asked if designated open spaces could be identified as temporary zones for safe and …

Mumbai News: Mangal Prabhat Lodha Urges BMC To Balance Public Health With Compassion In Pigeon Feeding Ban

In his letter, Lodha highlighted a growing concern that pigeons are dying on the streets due to the sudden lack of food, creating a potential public health issue. He said that as a responsible civic authority, the BMC is expected to handle the issue with sensitivity.