Tigers In India

Triumph Tiger 900 Launch Date Revealed

Edited By Charanpreet Singh | Saturday June 13, 2020

After launching Bonneville T100 Black & T120 Black bikes, Triumph Motorcycles India is all geared up for another launch in the country. The iconic British two-wheeler brand will be launching the new Tiger 900 middleweight adventure motorcycle in India on June 19, 2020. The company was expected to launch the new Tiger 900 adventure motorcycle in May...

Report If Tigers Develop COVID-19 Symptoms: Authority To States

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 7, 2020

Amid reports of a US zoo tiger found coronavirus positive, India's top tiger conservation body has swung into action and has asked all tiger range states to keep an eye over big cats and immediately report to authorities, if anyone of them are found having COVID-19 symptoms.

Blog: India's Great News For The World - More Tigers

Blog | Swati Thiyagarajan | Monday July 29, 2019

The tiger as an umbrella species stands as the symbol of protection of our ecological future.

Triumph Tiger Population In India Crosses 900

CarAndBike Team | Friday June 22, 2018

The Triumph Tiger range is now the second largest selling motorcycle range from Triumph in India, after the Bonneville series.

Tiger Deaths Increased By 25% In 2016: Environment Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 21, 2016

Tiger deaths have registered an increase of 25 per cent this year, with the toll recorded at 98 compared to last year's 78.

India To Soon Manufacture Tiger Protection Equipment: Union Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 24, 2016

India will start manufacturing collars, drones and other equipment used for tiger protection under its 'Make in India' initiative soon. Union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave on Friday said manufacturing of these equipment is expected to start within two years in the country.

Despite Growth In Numbers, All Is Not Well For Tigers, Says Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 7, 2016

Despite the growth in population of tigers in the country and elsewhere, a global report has warned that the big cats are still not out of the woods due to shrinking forest land which are converted into motorways and other infrastructure that cut through their habitat.

India's Tiger Population To Double By 2022: Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 30, 2016

Union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave on friday expressed hope that India, home to 70 per cent of world's tiger population, would be able to double the number of wild cats by 2022 through "conservation and care".

Endangered Tigers Under Threat In Indian Forest That Inspired 'Jungle Book'

India News | Annie Gowen, The Washington Post | Monday May 30, 2016

Poaching, loss of forest, encroaching development and a booming market in smuggled tiger parts in China continue to threaten the endangered animals, experts say, despite the encouraging comeback.

More Tigers Have Been Poached In India This Year Than All Of Last Year

World News | Max Bearak, The Washington Post | Friday April 29, 2016

In the year 1900, there may have been as many or more than 100,000 tigers roaming this planet's forests. And every year since then until now, that number has decreased. But a combination of better and broader monitoring techniques and, governments say, increased vigilance against poachers has led to the first increase in tiger numbers in over a cen...

Madhya Pradesh Loses 16 Tigers in Last 12 Months

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday April 8, 2016

Madhya Pradesh has lost nearly 16 tigers, including seven in Pench reserve, due to poaching and others reasons in the last one year.

US Offers Technology to Track and Protect Indian Tigers

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 23, 2015

United States has offered to help India in the country's efforts to track and protect Bengal tigers, as the two countries seek to strengthen collaboration in wildlife conservation and combating wildlife trafficking.

India Can Build Capabilities of Countries Devoid of Tiger Population

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 30, 2015

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar today said that India can help build capabilities of countries which do not have big cat population.

Opinion: On World Tiger Day, Think About This, India

Opinion | Swati Thiyagarajan | Wednesday July 29, 2015

The animals pay a steep price by being forced into confrontational situations and being killed and hounded for it.

Madhya Pradesh Minister Wants Law to Keep Tigers as Pets

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday March 2, 2015

In a bizarre suggestion, a senior Madhya Pradesh minister has sought a law that allows people to domesticate or keep as pets big cats like lions and tigers for their conservation.