Pigeon
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Pigeon carrying 'threat note' to blow up Jammu railway station caught at border, security on alert
Jammu and Kashmir | August 21, 2025 16:14 ISTFollowing the incident, security has been tightened across Jammu, with special focus on the railway station and adjoining tracks. Bomb disposal squads, sniffer dogs, and additional police units have been pressed into service to rule out any potential danger.
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Mumbai: Marathi, Jain groups face off over feeding pigeons at Dadar Kabutar Khana
Maharashtra | August 13, 2025 13:03 ISTFor Wednesday, the Marathi Ekikaran Samiti called a protest against Jain community, demanding a complete ban on feeding pigeons at the Dadar Kabutar Khana. It has also demanded actions against the Jain community for violating court orders and allegedly removing the tarpaulin from the Kabutar Khana.
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BMC covers Dadar Kabutarkhana with tarpaulin amid health concerns over pigeon feeding
Maharashtra | August 03, 2025 19:59 ISTThe BMC has covered the Dadar Kabutarkhana, a Grade II heritage structure, with tarpaulin and put up warnings against pigeon feeding, following a Bombay High Court directive citing public health risks. The move sparked objections from Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha.
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Feeding pigeons in Mumbai could land you in trouble, court orders FIR for violators: Know why
Maharashtra | July 31, 2025 8:17 ISTAction can now be taken against those who feed pigeons in Mumbai. The Bombay High Court has directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to register an FIR against those involved in such activities.
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Try these home remedies to keep pigeons away from your balcony
Fashion & Lifestyle | June 07, 2025 16:57 ISTKeep your balcony pigeon-free with these simple and effective home remedies. Know easy ways to deter pigeons and enjoy a peaceful outdoor space. Try these natural solutions today!
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Case study highlights hidden health risks of prolonged exposure to pigeons
Health | July 12, 2024 6:36 ISTA boy with pigeon allergy develops life-threatening lung disease. Early diagnosis and treatment prevent serious complications. Doctors urge caution around birds.
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Pigeon poop causes 60 diseases; What are they and how to avoid them
Health | March 13, 2023 13:36 ISTThe veterinary microbiologists from Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries University (KVAFSU) confirms that pigeon droppings containing numerous pathogens can lead to 60 different diseases.
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Odisha: Suspected spy pigeon with devices fitted on leg caught in Jagatsinghpur
India | March 09, 2023 9:36 ISTOdisha news: "Experts' help will also be sought to find out what is written," the SP said. Pitambar Behera, an employee of the fishing trawler 'Sarathi', said he saw the pigeon perched on the boat.
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How do pigeons find their way home?
November 16, 2021 9:40 IST'Kabutar Ja Ja Ja...,' but how does this bird reaches its destination? We know pigeons use visual cues and can navigate based on landmarks along known travel routes. We also know they have a magnetic sense called 'magnetoreception' which lets them navigate using Earth’s magnetic field. But we don’t know exactly how they (and other species) do this. Let's find out!
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'Millionaire' pigeons in Rajasthan's Jasnagar
India | August 08, 2021 10:26 ISTMultimillionaire pigeons -- This is how pigeons are called in this town as property worth crores of rupees have been named after them.
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Urban pests are aggravating situation of Bird flu outbreak
News | January 12, 2021 20:40 ISTAs per health experts, exposure to pigeon feathers and faeces can increase the risk of respiratory issues like candidiasis, salmonellosis and histoplasmosis.
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Youth kills 11 pigeons to avenge insult after heated exchange over spitting
India | September 29, 2020 11:26 ISTIn a bizarre incident, a youth killed 11 pigeons, belonging to his neighbour, after the latter pulled him up for spitting in front of his house. According to reports, Rahul Singh climbed onto the roof of his neighbour Dharampal Singh's house where he killed 11 pigeons kept in a cage with a stone.
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Policemen use crane to rescue pigeon caught in kite string in UP's Bareilly
India | July 15, 2020 9:48 ISTBareilly police on Monday rescued a pigeon caught in a kite string at about 60 feet above the ground in Izzatnagar area. The police used a crane to reach the bird and the policemen untangled the kite string from the bird and even tended to its wounds.
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Ruckus in GoAir flight at Ahmedabad airport after Pigeon enters plane before take off | Watch
India | February 29, 2020 16:08 ISTA pigeon entered a Go Air Flight G8 702 from Ahmedabad to Jaipur before it was going to take-off and created ruckus as passengers were left amazed as they were trying to catch the bird.
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Pigeon wearing tiny sombrero discovered in Reno. See pictures
World | January 17, 2020 20:35 ISTA pigeon wearing a tiny sombrero in Reno, Nevada, was discovered following sightings of its cowboy hat-wearing cousins in Las Vegas, a city manager said.
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Pigeons may pose health risk, dont feed them: Civic body
India | October 25, 2019 18:49 ISTThese pigeons may increase the high risk of respiratory diseases, particularly in children and the elderly people. We urge the public to not feed the pigeons, especially at the markets and shops selling foodstuff,'' a GHMC press release said on Friday.
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Detained Pakistani spy pigeon goes through X-ray examination
India | May 29, 2015 14:19 ISTPathankot: A posse of gun-toting men in uniform guard the fidgety ‘intruder' from Pakistan who has created a flutter in Punjab's Pathankot.This ‘spy' has even gone through an X-ray examination to find out if it
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