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BMC invites suggestions and objections from citizens on pigeon-feeding issue
August 17, 2025 9:05 pm
The BMC’s move comes weeks after the Bombay High Court (HC) hearing on August 7, when it had said that an expert committee will be formed to explore workable mechanisms for feeding the pigeons at public spaces.
Five animals that have built-in GPS better than Google Maps
August 15, 2025 5:42 pm
From tiny insects to massive marine animals, nature has equipped certain species with remarkable internal guidance systems
Why an order by Mumbai’s civic body on feeding pigeons is now before HC
August 10, 2025 2:32 pm
Over the past few weeks, civic authorities have cracked down on the feeding of pigeons in public places in Mumbai, such as the Dadar kabutarkhana, acting on directives issued by the state government and the Bombay High Court.
CM weighs in for pigeons: ‘BMC to explore controlled feeding of pigeons, no plan to reopen kabootarkhanas immediately’ says Gagrani
August 06, 2025 9:57 am
The BMC had earlier acted on the Bombay High Court’s July 30 order directing the civic body to curb “illegal” and “defiant” feeding of pigeons in public areas such as Dadar West, citing health hazards like fungal infections and respiratory issues
Over 140 fined for illegally feeding pigeons in Mumbai
August 04, 2025 10:51 pm
The BMC is entitled to levy a fine of Rs 500 upon anyone who is found feeding animals/birds in non-designated areas.
From sacred tradition to shutdown: The history and end of Mumbai's Kabutarkhanas
August 07, 2025 11:18 am
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.
2 days after high court order, first FIR lodged for feeding pigeons in Mumbai
August 02, 2025 1:17 pm
The FIR was lodged by the Mahim police after some people fed pigeons at a kabootarkhana near L J Road.
'When we feed someone, they bless us’: Faith vs health in Delhi’s pigeon feeding debate
July 29, 2025 9:07 am
From warning boards at popular feelings spots to health advisories, the Delhi civic body has been trying to control the Capital’s burgeoning pigeon population. Tradition and faith, however, mean that enforcement is tough.
107 offenders penalised after closure of Kabootarkhanas in Mumbai
July 15, 2025 5:27 am
Civic officials also maintained that the action is being taken as per the provision of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (MMC) act
From feeding spots to stained balconies: Pigeons and us
March 29, 2025 10:47 pm
From Delhi to Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune and Jaipur, a burgeoning pigeon population has left an indelible mark on the cityscape -- from pigeon feeding spots that create traffic bottlenecks to stained home balconies. Indian Express on the birds that rule the roost
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Amid conflict, pigeon keeping thrives in Kashmir
June 30, 2022 12:14 pm
Many of these are domesticated, raised by one of the thousands of pigeon keepers there
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