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PMC's initiative to promote online ticket booking for Katraj zoo: Free entry for kids below 8 years till Dec 31

December 26, 2023 12:28 am

The Katraj zoo is spread across a few acres and has the paid service of battery-operated carts to those who don't want to walk.

Pune: Katraj zoological park to get zebras from abroad

October 28, 2022 6:27 am

The civic body will spend an estimated Rs 1.33 crore for the transportation of the animals, Ghorpade said, adding that authorised interested and experienced wild animal dealers, reputed firms, and wild animal breeders abroad can provide grants for procuring the zebras.

Love of the wild- PMC officials ‘adopt’ Katraj Zoo animals

May 24, 2015 9:44 am

“The idea is to set an example for the common public and encourage people to come forward and be a part of the scheme,” said Ashwini Yadav, educational officer of the PMC.

Adoption scheme helps Katraj zoo net Rs 19 lakh in 3 years

October 12, 2013 5:28 am

The PMC has so far managed to collect more than Rs 19 lakh from the animal and bird adoption scheme introduced at its Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park,popularly known as Katraj Zoo,three years ago.

Now,visit Katraj zoo online and get a sneak peek

September 28, 2011 12:56 am

Very soon,each and every information related to Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park,Katraj,will be available online.

The rescue operators

May 09, 2011 12:27 am

11-year-old Deepika Dubal and her 8-year-old brother Om have rescued 100 snakes till date and want to continue their efforts towards preserving our rich bio-diversity.

At Katraj Zoo,steps to keep animals warm

December 16, 2010 1:57 am

As temperature takes the plunge,animals at Katraj Zoo are getting some special attention.

Wildlife week: CME kids visit Katraj Zoo

October 10, 2010 6:52 am

Over 100 children,a few jawans and their families visited the Katraj Zoo on the occasion of Wildlife Week that was being celebrated at the zoo from October 1-7.

Rs 25-cr plan to upgrade Katraj zoo

July 02, 2010 2:56 am

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has submitted a proposal of Rs 25 crore to the union government to upgrade the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park at Katraj.

Civic body to double Katraj zoo entry fee

April 26, 2010 4:46 am

The Pune Municipal Corporation has proposed to double the entry fee for Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park at Katraj to meet the increasing expenses.

US-China trade war escalates as Trump imposes 100% tariff on Chinese imports

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US President Donald Trump on Friday announced a new round of trade measures targeting China, announcing plans to levy an additional 100 per cent tariff on all Chinese imports and introduce strict export controls on US-made critical software starting November 1. Posting on Truth Social, Trump accused Beijing of taking an "extraordinarily aggressive" stance on trade.

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