In Gujarat, lions are royalty. But what happens when there’s no room for the Crown?India's successful conservation efforts have led to a surge in populations of lions, tigers, leopards, and cheetahs, creating a challenge o...
14 Jun, 2025, 11.12 PM IST
Lion population grows to 891 in GujaratGujarat's Asiatic lion population has significantly increased from 674 in 2020 to 891 in 2025, according to the 16th lion census. The censu...
21 May, 2025, 09.43 PM IST
PM Modi inaugurates Vantara in Gujarat: A landmark in wildlife conservationPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Vantara, the world's largest animal rescue and conservation centre in Gujarat. Spread over 3,500 a...
04 Mar, 2025, 01.10 PM IST
PM chairs wildlife board meet, declares conservation plansPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Asiatic lion population estimation exercise, unveiled conservation projects for tigers, gharials...
03 Mar, 2025, 11.53 PM IST
PM Modi to visit Sasangir-Junagadh on March 3 on World Wildlife DayPrime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Sasangir in Gujarat on World Wildlife Day, focusing on Asiatic lion conservation. Measures inc...
02 Mar, 2025, 01.34 PM IST
Centre issues draft notification for Eco-Sensitive Zone around Gir protected areaThe Centre has declared 1.84 lakh hectares around the Gir Protected Area as an Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ) through a draft notification. This ...
25 Sep, 2024, 06.21 PM IST
World Lion Day 2023: PM Modi commends conservation endeavors; Here's what you should know about the dayWorld Lion Day is celebrated annually on August 10 to raise awareness of the sharp decline in lion populations due to threats ranging from ...
10 Aug, 2023, 05.44 PM IST
Reexamining translocation of Asiatic lions from Gir to MP's Kuno National Park: Centre to SCThe application said that in view of the recent introduction of African cheetahs in the Kuno National Park and steps taken to secure the fu...
28 Mar, 2023, 08.48 PM IST
Maharashtra to get Asiatic lions in exchange for tigers from GujaratForest Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar on Tuesday said that Maharashtra is set to exchange a pair of tigers from Mumbai with a pair of Asiatic ...
27 Sep, 2022, 04.42 PM IST
World Lion Day 2022: History, significance and all you need to knowThe past five decades have seen significant decline in the lion population globally by as much as 95%, which has placed these animals in th...
10 Aug, 2022, 03.56 PM IST
World Lion Day: Last few years saw steady increase in India's lion population, says PM ModiThe lion is majestic and courageous, and India is proud to be home to the Asiatic Lion, Modi tweeted.
10 Aug, 2021, 11.07 AM IST
Wildlife checklist: Take your dream safari to Gujarat's Gir National Park or Jim Corbett in UttarakhandEnjoy a jungle safari to raise awareness on wildlife conservation.
25 Jul, 2019, 11.35 AM IST
Centre allocates Rs 59 crore for Asiatic Lion conservation in Gujarat's GirThe minister assured the state that this project will be a model scheme in the times to come and would not be like a routine affair.
08 Feb, 2019, 06.23 PM IST
Travel to Zimbabwe's Antelope Park Reserve to discover the wildlife volunteer in youWildlife volunteering is an amazing way to travel to exotic locations while conserving endangered species worldwide.
16 Jun, 2016, 07.01 AM IST
Is it time to find a second home for Gir's free-ranging population of Asiatic lions?As India celebrates the success story of the Gir lions, it’s time to ask shouldn’t we safeguard national treasures and establish a second f...
08 Aug, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Translocate 6 lions every 4 yrs into Madhya Pradesh: ExpertsLion experts Ravi Chellam and Y V Jhala said that the possibility of lions' extinction in Kuno Palpur would be almost negligible if 12 lion...
21 Nov, 2013, 11.50 AM IST
- 'Wildlife friends' help Asiatic lions conservation in Gir
The Gujarat forest department's initiative of involving local population by appointing 'vanprani mitra' (wildlife friends) in the last abod...
27 Dec, 2010, 05.37 PM IST