Today (14th March): The Central Government has urged a ban on 23 breeds of ‘ferocious dogs’ due to public safety concerns. The ban, recommended by an Expert Committee, includes breeds like Pitbull Terrier, Rottweiler, and Cane Corso. All States and Union Territories are directed to outlaw these breeds, with a focus on curtailing their ownership, breeding, and sale.
The Calcutta High Court has upheld traffic restrictions on Heavy Goods Vehicles and Medium Goods Vehicles in Kolkata, except the Port area, from 6 AM to 10 PM, aimed at easing congestion and enhancing public safety. Merlin Projects Ltd. challenged the restrictions but the Court found them essential for traffic regulation and public safety, dismissing the plea.
