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Social media storm hits Rakul Preet Singh's viral Gir safari video; officials say, 'No rules were violated...she experienced a medical issue’
May 11, 2026 2:00 pm
"Our restricted zone begins only after the sanctuary entry point. No rules were violated. We have already clarified this through our official Twitter handle," the authorities stated.
Number of tourists visiting Gir has increased by 18% since PM Modi's visit: Gujarat govt
March 28, 2025 12:02 am
PM Modi was on a three-day tour of Gujarat between March 1 and 3, and he celebrated World Wildlife Day at Sasangir while also going out for a jungle safari.
As West Bengal introduces state's first lion safari, here are top ones in India you can explore
December 01, 2023 11:01 am
Here are the top lion safaris in India, where the vibrant tapestry of nature unveils itself in the presence of these majestic big cats
Two MP men detained with 23 kg sandalwood from Talala town near Gujarat's Gir forest
June 02, 2023 1:07 am
Police siad that Prakash and Sanjay cut down one sandalwood tree inside the Gir forest near Talala by using a saw, cut its trunk into piece and then packed them into bags.
Centre’s lion plan continues to ignore urgent imperative of relocating the animal out of Gir
July 28, 2022 8:49 am
Experts believe the Gir lions would have been far more effective in the role assigned to the cheetahs. Conservation authorities need to do some rethinking on big cats.
Gujarat: State wildlife board's nod for Jio's proposed telecom towers in Gir
January 22, 2022 12:13 pm
The SBWL has, however, laid conditions like Jio requiring to prepare a conservation plan relevant to a biological entity affected due to the project and deposit the fund before initiating any work on the land.
Heavy rush for safaris as Gir sanctuary set to open today
October 16, 2021 2:49 am
The Gujarat State Lion Conservation Society, an autonomous body functioning under the aegis of the Gujarat forest department, issues 150 safari permits during weekdays and 180 permits on the weekends.
Spot permissions restored for lion safaris in Gir forest
March 02, 2015 9:11 pm
The issue for spot permissions for safaris were stopped as a farmer blocked way to Bhambhafod check-post.
Record tourists flock Sasan Gir to watch lions as new season begins
October 17, 2013 4:57 am
On the first day of the new season,as many as 1,785 tourists visited Sasan Gir to watch the Asiatic lions in their only natural habitat of Gir forests in Junagadh district on Wednesday.
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