The mysterious deaths of migratory birds in the natural wetlands in Majuli, the world’s largest riverine island in upper Assam, has raised eyebrows among conservation activists. Some villagers of Majuli are suspected of poisoning the birds with banned pesticides and insecticides. Forest officials are investigating the deaths and raising awareness about the adverse impacts of eating poisoned birds.
Officials in Nellore have culled hundreds of birds and destroyed a large quantity of eggs in response to the bird flu outbreak. Special check posts have been set up to prevent the transport of poultry birds. Stay updated on the latest developments.
A debt-ridden man burned his children alive and tried to immolate himself at Bhari village under Kadwa police station area in Katihar district on Friday night. Read more about the incident.
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The district collector Hari Narayan convened an emergency meeting with the officials of the animal husbandry department and instructed them to take all necessary steps to contain the spread of the disease. Bird Flu Outbreak in Andhra Pradesh: Nellore Collector Hari Narayan Orders Preventive Measures After Several Chickens Died in Two Villages.