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- Gujarat sitting on eco-sensitive zone plan for lion sanctuaries
The lion population has increased by 27% per cent in Saurashtra, but vital lion sanctuaries in the state including Sasan Gir, Mityalal and ...
- Asiatic lion's total goes up, may touch 500
The first round of Asiatic lion census that ended on Tuesday, has raised expectations that the population of big cats in the state may now ...
Rs 82 lakh petrol used for patrolling in Gir forestThe 309 bikes used for patrolling in Sasan Gir and adjoining forest areas have consumed fuel worth Rs 81.98 lakh in the last two years.
Gujarat soughts Centre’s nod for Rs 150-crore lion conservation planThe Gujarat government has sought approval from the Centre for its Rs 150-crore Lion Conservation Plan. Not only that, it has demanded that...
- New tourism zone will not choke lion corridor: government to HC
The state government has informed Gujarat high court that the proposed new eco-tourism zone on the coastal region in Amreli district, in th...
66 lions died in Gujarat last year; not a single one poached: GovtThe Forest Minister also listed some steps taken by government to stop unnatural deaths of lions, like construction of fence along the of r...
Now, book your tryst with Gir lions onlineIf you want to spend some time in Gir in the company of Asiatic lions, you need not worry about long queues anymore.
Illegal hotels in Gir sanctuary face actionHoteliers eyeing business opportunities around Gir sanctuary may not have many options left.
Gujarat launches awareness drive to protect Asiatic lionsWith a view to inform people about legal provisions pertaining to protection of Asiatic lions, the forest department of Gujarat has launche...
Say 'no' to Kuno: Wildlife activistsThe Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary (also known as Sasan Gir) is believed to be the last residence for last 400 Asiatic lio...
Gujarat tourists may get to see Asiatic Lions in Amreli tooTourists visiting Gujarat to get a glimpse of the Asiatic Lions might get to see them at a new address at Ambardi in Amreli district, the e...
Gujarat has not given up fight yet on relocating Asiatic lionsThe Gujarat government would be exploring "all legal options" to challenge the Supreme Court verdict on relocation of Asiatic lions to neig...
500 artificial ponds to be filled up for thirsty lions in Gir National ParkJunagadh district has received only 10 per cent of the rain it normally gets, forcing the forest department to put in place its contingency...
- Gir National Park to remain close for tourists in monsoon
Gir National Park, the only home to Asiatic lions, will remain closed for tourists during the monsoon season owing to the breeding of wild ...
- Ramesh asks Modi govt to part with some Gir Lions
Union environment minister Jairam Ramesh pressed Gujarat to part with some of its lions, saying they should be translocated and have a seco...
- Sasan town observes bandh in protest against lion's death
Sasan town in Junagadh district, famous for Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, on Wednesday observed a half day bandh to protest against forest deparm...
Watch lions feast in Gir, for a priceTouts in Gir are staging 'lion shows' for tourists for a price. Live buffaloes tied to tractors are being used as bait, forcing the carnivo...