Articles tagged under: Lions

Girnar Nature Safari to remain shut for visitors during 11-15 Nov

November 11, 2024
Girnar Nature Safari to remain shut for visitors during 11-15 Nov

Junagadh: Girnar Nature Safari is closed to visitors from 11 to 15 November due to the ongoing Girnar Lili Parikrama, which is set to begin on 12 November. Visitors have already started the parikrama two days before the official opening. Girnar Nature Safari will remain closed to prevent disturbances to the wildlife, including lions and leopards, that live in the area. DeshGujaratRead More

બરડા જંગલ સફારી ફેઝ-1નું ઉદઘાટન થશેઃ પ્રવાસીઓ માટે સિંહ જોવાનું નવું ઠેકાણું બનશે

October 28, 2024
બરડા જંગલ સફારી ફેઝ-1નું ઉદઘાટન થશેઃ પ્રવાસીઓ માટે સિંહ જોવાનું નવું ઠેકાણું બનશે

પોરબંદરઃ આગામી ધનતેરસના દિવસે તા.૨૯ ઓકટોબરના રોજ મંગળવારે દેવભૂમિ દ્વારકાના કપુરડી ચેક પોસ્ટ ખાતે બરડા જંગલ સફારી' ફેઝ-૧નો વન અને પર્યાવરણ મંત્રી મુળુભાઈ બેરાના હસ્તે શુભારંભ કરવામાં આવશ...Read More

2 lions saved on Pipavav-Rajula rail track as loco pilots apply brakes

August 20, 2024
2 lions saved on Pipavav-Rajula rail track as loco pilots apply brakes

Bhavnagar: Two alert loco pilots of a goods train passing through Amreli saved the lives of two lions that had strayed onto the railway track on the Pipavav-Rajula section early Monday morning. The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. when loco pilot Vivek Verma and assistant loco pilot Rahul Solanki, while passing through the Pipavav-Rajula section, were alerted to the lions' presence on the tracks by two forest department 'trackers.' Upon seeing the red signal from the trackers, the pilots ap...Read More

Lions vs. dogs with iron gate in between: CCTV video from Gujarat goes viral

August 14, 2024

Amreli: A video capturing a clash between two dogs and two lions has gone viral on social media. The confrontation occurred at a cowshed in Savarkundla, located about 70 kilometers from Gir National Park, the last home of Asiatic lions. The CCTV footage, recorded late Sunday night, shows the lions approaching the cowshed only to come face-to-face with the two dogs on the other side of an iron gate. The animals began to slam the gate, but the barrier prevented them from coming into contact...Read More

Book Review: Call of the Gir by Parimal Nathwani is a Photographic Journey through Kingdom of Asiatic Lions

August 12, 2024
Book Review: Call of the Gir by Parimal Nathwani is a Photographic Journey through Kingdom of Asiatic Lions

Parimal Nathwani's "Call of the Gir" is an enchanting visual journey of the Gir Forest and its majestic Asiatic lions. This coffee table book, rich with more than 100 stunning photographs and vivid descriptions, invites readers to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and unique ecosystem of Gir. The book is a visual feast, making it a must-have for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. While Nathwani's earlier book "Gir Lion: Pride of Gujarat" was about Gir Lions, this latest book "call...Read More

Lion Deaths by Trains: Gujarat HC issues show-cause notice to Railway, Forest dept

August 10, 2024
Lion Deaths by Trains: Gujarat HC issues show-cause notice to Railway, Forest dept

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court on Friday issued show-cause notices to the state forest and railway authorities, questioning why action should not be taken against them for failing to adhere to the court’s directions. The authorities did not follow the guidelines established by a committee aimed at preventing Asiatic lions from being run over by trains in and around the Gir Sanctuary. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Pranav Trivedi, demanded an explanation...Read More

Rajya Sabha MP Parimal Nathwani releases song on World Lion Day and dedicates it to PM Modi

August 10, 2024
Rajya Sabha MP Parimal Nathwani releases song on World Lion Day and dedicates it to PM Modi

Ahmedabad: Wildlife enthusiast, conservationist, Rajya Sabha MP and Director-Corporate Affairs at Reliance Industries Ltd, Parimal Nathwani released a audio video folk song titled, ‘Gir Gajavti Aavi Sinhan’, dedicated to the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on the occasion of World Lion Day 2024. The song has been written and composed in a traditional folk style and it talks about the majestic lioness in Gir, her characteristics and her aura. The song resonates with the folk essence of Gir ...Read More

Parimal Nathwani stresses for development of Barda hills as second home for Gir Lions

August 02, 2024
Parimal Nathwani stresses for development of Barda hills as second home for Gir Lions

Ahmedabad: Trees uprooted due to successive cyclones in Gir jungle should be removed to achieve grassland suitable for the roaming of lions, Rajya Sabha member Parimal Nathwani suggested today while interacting with media persons about his newly launched book on Gir jungle. Nathwani said he spoke to the Prime Minister about this during his recent meeting in the national capital. The Prime Minister had, in the same meeting, launched Nathwani's book. The meeting between Nathwani and the Prime Mini...Read More

Dead bodies of 2 lion cubs and a lioness found in Junagadh

July 18, 2024
Dead bodies of 2 lion cubs and a lioness found in Junagadh

Junagadh: The dead bodies of two lion cubs and a lioness aged 9-12 years were found under suspicious circumstances near Maliya Hatina in Junagadh on Wednesday night. The bodies were found near the Kalindri River, and the cause of their deaths is currently unknown. Prashant Tomar, DCF of Junagadh Forest Department, stated, "We have found three dead bodies of two lion cubs and a lioness (aged 9-12 years) in the Maliya Hatina range. We have recovered the bodies and they are being sent for postmo...Read More

Gujarat HC grants 2-week extension to govt for inquiry report on lion deaths in Gir

June 27, 2024
Gujarat HC grants 2-week extension to govt for inquiry report on lion deaths in Gir

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday granted the state government an additional two weeks to submit the high-level inquiry panel's report on the operations of the railways and the forest department, hold responsible officials accountable, and determine the cause of death of three lions on the railway tracks near Gir sanctuary in January. The bench of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal was hearing the suo motu PIL concerning the unnatural deaths of Asiatic lions in and around the Gir sanct...Read More