Sri Lanka's crackdown on dogs for India PM's visit sparks protest

Sri Lankan activists protest stray dog round-up ahead of Indian PM Modi’s visit

COLOMBO, April 3 — Sri Lankan animal rights activists marched on today to protest the round-up of stray dogs a day ahead of a visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Authorities in Colombo and the Buddhist pilgrim city of Anuradhapura have reportedly deployed dog catchers to impound hounds ahead of Modi’s visit, which begins tomorrow. Many of Colombo’s strays are beloved by their adopted neighbourhoods despite lacking formal owners—and are…

Sri Lanka's crackdown on dogs for India PM's visit sparks protest

Sri Lankan animal rights activists marched on Thursday to protest the round-up of stray dogs a day ahead of a visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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India has tens of millions of street dogs, some estimate it at over 70 million - why is the govt of Sri Lanka getting rid of our community dogs ahead of Prime Minister Modi's visit when he is more than used to seeing dogs on the streets of his own country and what is more is an animal lover too ?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on a three-day state visit today (04) evening at the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Sri Lanka this time to reaffirm the concept of “Friendship Of Centuries Commitment to Prosperous Future” between Sri Lanka and India. With the Indian Prime Minister […] The post Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to arrive in the co…

Sri Lanka to refer India as 'Bharat' on plaques during PM Modi's visit: Report

Marking a significant milestone in historic relations, Sri Lanka will refer to India as the 'Republic of Bharat' on commemorative plaques that will be unveiled during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the weekend, Lankan media reported on Thursday.