Gir: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s jungle safari in Sasangir, tourist footfall in Gir has risen by 18%, according to an official statement from the Gujarat government on Thursday. PM Modi visited Gujarat from March 1 to 3, marking World Wildlife Day at Sasangir and embarking on a jungle safari. The statement noted that in the 20 days before his visit, Gir recorded 49,681 tourists, which increased to 59,009 in the 20 days following his visit—a surge of 18.8%. Additionally, interest ...Read More

Gandhinagar: Tomorrow i.e.on 3rd March, the world will mark World Wildlife Day, with the theme for 2025 being Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet. This theme underscores the vital role of sustainable funding in global conservation efforts. Marking this occasion, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Gir-Somnath in Gujarat tomorrow. Currently, Asiatic lions inhabit approximately 30,000 square kilometers across 53 talukas in 9 districts of Gujarat. The state...Read More

Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendrabhai Modi is likely to make two visits to Gujarat in March, according to sources. His tentative schedule includes a visit to Sasan Gir on March 3rd for a wildlife-related event, followed by visits to Surat and Navsari on March 7th and 8th for events related to women's empowerment. Sources indicate that PM Modi, in his capacity as the Chairman of the National Wildlife Board, is expected to attend a meeting in Sasan Gir on March 3rd, coinciding with World Wildl...Read More

Gir: Lemon Tree Hotels announced that it has signed a licensing agreement for the Lemon Tree Hotel in Sasan Gir, Gujarat. Carnation Hotels, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lemon Tree Hotels, will manage the property, which is anticipated to open in FY 2026. The Lemon Tree Hotel in Sasan Gir will feature 74 well-appointed rooms, a restaurant, a meeting room, a banquet hall, a swimming pool, a spa, and a fitness center. Vilas Pawar, CEO of managed and franchise business at Lemon Tree Hotels,...Read More

Ahmedabad: Forest Minister Mulu Bera on Thursday ordered the forest department to take action against unauthorized private websites offering Gir Safari permits. This directive follows a notice from the Gujarat State Human Rights Commission (GSHRC), urging the department to address the issue. Bera held discussions with Principal Secretary Sanjeev Kumar and Head of Forest Force U. D. Singh. After the meeting, Bera informed the media that such unauthorized acts fall under the purview of cybercri...Read More

Gir: Tourists will be able to more easily reach Sasan Gir in the Junagadh district, the last habitat of the Asiatic Lions. Today, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved the allocation of Rs. 43.50 crore for strengthening the 42 km long Junagadh-Khadiya-Mendarda-Sasan Road and Talala-Sasan Road, both of which are crucial for tourism. These roads will be strengthened to ensure that lakhs of tourists from all around the world who come to Sasan Gir to watch lions can travel easily. Tourists ...Read More

Gir: Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd. has announced another addition to its Aurika Hotels & Resorts brand with the signing of Aurika, Sasan Gir in Gujarat. This greenfield project is expected to open in FY 2029 and will be managed by Carnation Hotels Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd. Aurika, Sasan Gir will feature 82 rooms and suites, an all-day dining restaurant named Mirasa, and banquet facilities including the Ekaara ballroom and the Aurum boardroom. Guests will also be able to e...Read More

Junagadh: The Gujarat Forest Department and Railways have fixed a Standard Operating Procedure(SOP) for the safety of Lions against moving trains. The departments have identified high lion movement areas around railway tracks and decided to reduce train speeds in these areas. Trackers from both departments will monitor these zones to ensure lion safety. The SOP includes reducing train speeds to 30 km/h at nine identified locations. The train is scheduled to operate between 4 AM to 7 AM, 6 PM...Read More

Junagadh: A farm laborer was attacked by lion in farm area of Umrala village near Bilkha in Junagadh district. The injured laborer is under medical treatment at present in Junagadh based Civil hospital. A laborer was on nature's call in farm area when a lion attacked it at around 7 am. The locals gathered nearby and shouted loudly and also honked to force lion to leave the place. The owner of the farm, Virendra Vala took injured laborer to hospital. Forest department has meanwhile initia...Read More