gir wildlife sanctuary

Rakul Preet Singh faced social media backlash over viral Gir National Park videos, sparking debate on wildlife tourism rules. Forest officials clarified she was at a designated spot, assuring no norms were breached. The incident highlights the importance of adhering to strict guidelines for responsible wildlife tourism in India's delicate ecosystems.

: Illegal miners seem to have got a complete free hand in digging near the Asiatic lions’ last abode — gir wildlife sanctuary. If data revealed under the RTI Act is any indication, the Supreme Court order banning mining, both legal and illegal in a 10km periphery around the sanctuary pending clearance of final eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) proposal, has been flagrantly violated.

All tourist vehicles entering the gir wildlife sanctuary, the last abode of Asiatic lions, will have to mandatorily install Global Positioning System (GPS).

The state forest department is looking at the option to set up elevated railway lines passing through gir wildlife sanctuary that is home to the last surviving population of Asiatic Lions.

The Asiatic lions will roar on Rajpath during Republic Day parade on January 26. Gujarat will present the endangered Asiatic lions of gir wildlife sanctuary as theme of its tableau in New Delhi.

Increasing tourist pressure on gir wildlife sanctuary has also led to increase in the incidents of illegal entry and stay within the protected area.

A three-day Chintan Shibir' (brain-storming) session of the state BJP to strategise on the upcoming civic body elections in the state began at Vanvaso resort at Chitrod Gir near gir wildlife sanctuary on Saturday.

The roars of the Asiatic Lions will be heard on the Rajpath on January 26. The state will present the endangered Asiatic lions in the gir wildlife sanctuary as the theme of its tableau in the national-level Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.

In an election, every vote counts. And, the BJP government does not want to displease anyone living near Asiatic lion's last abode the gir wildlife sanctuary , even if a decision results in dangerously less protection to this endangered animal.

The forest department has started a census of herbivores in the entire lion territory. The census that began on Sunday will continue till May 20 and will be undertaken in five phases. This year, coastal areas will also be covered. The last census was conducted in 2019.