Lions

2 Lion Cubs Found Dead In Gir, Officials Suspect Infighting

Cities | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 25, 2018

Two lion cubs were found dead in different parts of Gujarat's Gir forest on Sunday, a forest department official said.

120 Vet Personnel, Drones Part Of Gujarat's Rs 351 Crore Lion Project

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday November 21, 2018

Alarmed over the Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) outbreak that claimed the lives of 23 Asiatic lions in their only abode Gir in Saurashtra, the Gujarat government on Tuesday launched a Rs 351-crore project for the conservation of the wild cat.

Lion Sneaks Into Farmer's Home, Relaxes On Heap Of Groundnuts

Cities | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 13, 2018

A farmer in Patla village in Gujarat's Amreli district was greeted with a strange, albeit apprehensive, sight of a lion relaxing on a heap of groundnuts stored in a room in his house.

Over 400 Buffaloes, Apparently Chased By Lions, Drown In Botswana River

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday November 8, 2018

More than 400 buffaloes believed to have been chased by lions drowned in a river in northern Bostwana this week, the government said.

UK Monument To Honour Indian Soldiers Killed In World War 1 Unveiled

World News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 4, 2018

A new sculpture in honour of Indian soldiers who fought during World War I was unveiled in the town of Smethwick in the West Midlands region of England on Sunday.

Lion Cub Found Dead Near Gir Sanctuary, 27th Death In 2 Months

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 1, 2018

The carcass of a lion cub was found on the outskirts of a village in Gujarat's Gir-Somnath district on Wednesday, the state forest department said. With this incident, the number of lion deaths in and around the Gir forest in the last two months has risen to 27.

"Shiv Bhakt" Would Need Visa For Somnath Temple If Not For Sardar Patel: PM

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Thursday November 1, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at his critics after inaugurating the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Kevadiya in Gujarat on Wednesday. Prime Minister Modi in a veiled attack on Congress chief Rahul Gandhi said, had Sardar Patel not worked for unity", "shiv bhakts" wouldn't have been able to pray at the Somnath Temple today.

Would Need Visa To See Gir Lions If It Weren't For Sardar Patel, Says PM Modi: Highlights

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Wednesday October 31, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the country the Statue of Unity, built as a tribute to freedom movement icon Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 143rd birth anniversary today. Built at a cost of Rs. 2,989 crore, the statue depicts Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India's first Home Minister, wearing a traditional dhoti and shawl, towering over ...

Virus That Killed Gir Lions "Under Full Control": Centre To Top Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 29, 2018

The Centre Monday told the Supreme Court that spread of canine distemper virus, which led to the death of several lions in Gujarat's Gir sanctuary recently, was now "fully under control".

After Death Of 23 Lions, Carcasses Of 3 Cubs Found Near Gir

Ahmedabad News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 23, 2018

The carcasses of three lion cubs were found on the outskirts of a village in Amreli district near the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, Forest department officials said.

Deaths Of Gir Lions Spark Political Row In Gujarat

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 19, 2018

Alleging that the Gujarat government's lax attitude led to the death of 23 lions in Gir forest, Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly Paresh Dhanani on Thursday sought explanation from Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on this "man-made tragedy".

Gujarat High Court To Monitor Steps Taken To Prevent Lion Deaths In Gir

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 17, 2018

The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday said it will monitor the progress on measures taken by the Gujarat government for safety and conservation of Asiatic lions in the Gir forest in the state.

Lioness Rescued After Falling Into A Well In Gir, Suffers Minor Injuries

Cities | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 14, 2018

A lioness today suffered minor injuries after it fell into an open well in Gujarat's Gir forest, a senior official said.

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu Helps India Hold China To Goalless Draw In International Friendly

Joy Tirkey | Saturday October 13, 2018

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu helped India hold China to a goalless draw in an international football friendly.

More Lions Test Positive For Highly Contagious Virus After 23 Gir Deaths

India News | Reuters | Wednesday October 10, 2018

At least 21 more Asiatic lions, an endangered species found only in India, have tested positive for a highly contagious virus that has been blamed for recent lion deaths.