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Jay and Veeru, inseparable lion duo from Gir, die weeks apart

Jay and Veeru – Gir's inseparable duo that won the heart of visitors, PM Modi included – die weeks apart

July 30, 2025 8:33 am

Over a month ago, the two lions sustained serious injuries in separate territorial fights. While Veeru died on June 11, a few days after sustaining the wounds, Jay succumbed to its injuries on Tuesday

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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.

PM’s wildlife push: Cheetahs in more areas, lion survey, conservation plans

March 04, 2025 7:26 am

Under Project Cheetah, the wildlife board decided to expand introduction of cheetahs to Gandhisagar Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh and Banni Grasslands in Gujarat.

Boleros replace Gypsies; jungle safari at Gir gets an upgrade as forest dept ushers in new season

October 17, 2023 8:25 am

The 100 new Bolero Neo SUVs will replace 15-year-old end-of-life Maruti Gypsies, forest officers said.

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.

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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.

116 cows died of ‘poisoning’ in Sabarkantha dist, government informs assembly

March 15, 2022 9:51 am

Raising the issue under Rule 116 of the Gujarat Assembly, Congress MLA Rajendrasinh Thakor pointed out the cattle died after eating maize which is also used as green fodder.

Jio ‘not to move further’ with plan to construct towers in Gir

January 11, 2022 11:55 am

🔴 On January 5, The Indian Express had reported that Jio has approached the state forest department seeking clearance for the construction of towers in Gir sanctuary and Girnar sanctuary near Junagadh city that is also a habitat of Gir lions.

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.

Direct a clear-cut policy on wildlife, PIL urges Gujarat HC

January 07, 2021 10:48 pm

The petitioners have stated that in light of the increasing number of lions in Gir, newer strategies are necessary for better conservation management.