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Eight lion cubs die in Gir in a week; Gujarat govt steps up preventive measures

Eight lion cubs die in Gir in a week; Gujarat govt steps up preventive measures

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Eight Asiatic lion cubs have died in the Gir landscape over the past week, prompting the Gujarat government to step up surveillance and containment measures, according to a state government statement. No new cases were reported in the past two days, he said. Preliminary assessment indicates the cub deaths may be linked to babesiosis Forest minister Arjun Modhwadia said monitoring is being carried out by the chief minister’s office and the Prime Minister’s Office, and preventive measures, including large-scale deticking operations, have been intensified within a 10 km radius of the affected area. No new cases were reported in the past two days, he said. Preliminary assessment indicates the cub deaths may be linked to babesiosis. Samples have been sent to the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre, with reports expected in three to four days, according to the minister. Experts from Junagadh Veterinary College are also involved. Lions within a 10 km radius have been isolated and deticking operations are being carried out in Gir and surrounding regions, the statement said. Earlier, on May 26, the …

17 Gir lions isolated, under experts’ care, CM Bhupendra Patel told | Ahmedabad News

17 Gir lions isolated, under experts’ care, CM Bhupendra Patel told | Ahmedabad News

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2 min readAhmedabadMay 28, 2026 04:26 AM IST Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday held a high-level review meeting in connection with the recent deaths of lion cubs in the Gir region, an official release stated. “During the meeting, principal secretary (Forest and Environment) Vinod Rao informed the chief minister that four lion cub deaths have been reported from different locations in the Gir landscape. As a precautionary measure, around 17 lions from the affected areas have been isolated and are being closely monitored and cared for by forest officials and veterinary teams.” As per the release, the CM was informed that intensive monitoring is being carried out for all lions within a 10-km radius of the Gir Gadhada and Babariya areas. So far, no symptoms of any other disease have been detected among the monitored lions. It may be noted that forest minister Arjun Modhwadia on Tuesday said two lion cubs had died of suspected infection caused by the Babesia parasite in Gir. “The forest department is also conducting extensive surveillance of lions in …

Why was Rakul Preet Singh walking outside a safari vehicle? Gir officials clarify viral video: ‘No rules were violated’

Why was Rakul Preet Singh walking outside a safari vehicle? Gir officials clarify viral video: ‘No rules were violated’

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A video featuring actor Rakul Preet Singh during her recent visit to Gir National Park has gone viral on social media, triggering a debate among netizens over wildlife safety rules and celebrity privilege. The clip showed the actor walking near a safari vehicle during what appeared to be a jungle safari, prompting several social media users to question whether forest regulations had been violated. Many pointed out that tourists are generally prohibited from stepping out of safari vehicles inside protected wildlife zones. A video featuring actor Rakul Preet Singh during her recent visit to Gir National Park has gone viral on social media, triggering a debate among netizens over wildlife safety rules and celebrity privilege. (Photographer: Tejas Nerurkar) Reports suggest that Rakul had visited the park along with the team of the upcoming film Pati Patni Aur Woh Do ahead of the movie’s release. The video soon spread online, with users debating whether celebrities receive special treatment inside restricted forest areas. Also read: Sara Ali Khan and Rakul Preet Singh put ‘catfight’ rumours with Wamiqa …

Judoka from Gir is first Siddi athlete to qualify for CWG, Asiad: ‘There will be a day when people will want to take a photo with me’ | Sport-others News

Judoka from Gir is first Siddi athlete to qualify for CWG, Asiad: ‘There will be a day when people will want to take a photo with me’ | Sport-others News

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India’s trailblazer judoka, Rohit Majgul, has a grievance. “People think I am African,” he says. One episode from his teenage years still lingers. At a national-level U-17 championship in Gujarat’s Nadiad in 2019, Majgul had reached the final. “While he was preparing,” says his cousin and former judoka Afarudin Chovat, “a few people started calling him African” and other racist slurs. It wasn’t the first time Majgul was subject to such comments. “I have been called names — sometimes as abuse, sometimes teasingly — all my life because of my looks, the curly hair,” he says. But that day, he got overwhelmed. “I was disturbed and felt very bad. However, I have surrounded myself with good people, good friends. They told me to ignore the noise and focus on my game.” Majgul went on to be named the championship’s best judoka and then made himself a promise. “He told us, ‘There will be a day when people will want to take a photo with me’,” says Chovat. Seven years later, the 21-year-old became the first …

Elderly Man Kills Leopard With Spear, Sickle To Save Son From Attack In Gujarat’s Gir Somnath | India News

Elderly Man Kills Leopard With Spear, Sickle To Save Son From Attack In Gujarat’s Gir Somnath | India News

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Last Updated:January 29, 2026, 14:28 IST An elderly man in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath killed a leopard using a spear and sickle after it attacked him and then his son outside their home, leaving both seriously injured. Man kills leopard in Gir, Gujarat (Photos: News18) In a dramatic and harrowing encounter on the outskirts of Gangda village in the Gir Somnath district of Gujarat, an elderly man fought and killed a wild leopard to protect his son during a sudden and vicious attack on Thursday afternoon. According to local accounts, the father was sitting outside his home when a leopard emerged from nearby bushland and launched an unprovoked attack on him. Startled by his father’s screams, the son ran to assist, but the big cat turned its aggression onto him, inflicting deep wounds and causing severe bleeding. Despite being injured himself during the initial assault, the father displayed remarkable bravery. Grabbing a spear and a sickle that were kept nearby, he confronted the predator in a fierce struggle. Villagers later described the scene as “bloody and …

Learn the Kheema-and-Egg Street Classic from Aramness Gir

Learn the Kheema-and-Egg Street Classic from Aramness Gir

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RECIPE FOR DABBA GHOSHT Ingredients500 g fresh mutton mince2 tbsp mustard oilWhole spices: 2 sticks cinnamon, 1 tsp peppercorns, 8 pods cardamom, 2 pieces bad elaichi, 2 pieces mace, 2 bay leaves, 10 cloves, 1 star anise, 1 tsp cumin1 medium onion, chopped1 green chilli, chopped2 tbsp ginger-garlic powder1/2 cup chopped coriander1 tomato, chopped1/2 tsp turmeric1 tsp coriander powder1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp garam masala powder1 tsp chaat masalaNutmeg powder, a pinch1/2 cup green peas, boiledSalt, to taste1/2 cup fresh coriander, chopped 2 eggs, per serving MethodHeat mustard oil in. pan until it smokes, then add in the whole spicesAdd in the chopped onion and chilli. Saute until brownAdd in the ginger garlic paste and remaining and remaining masalasAdd in the mince and saute until 80% cooked.Add in the chopped tomato. Cook until soft.Now add in the spices powders. Stir well to combine. Add in the peasSaute all ingredients until the mince is cooked throughAdd in warm water and cook until the mince is tenderFinish with freshly chopped corianderCrack two eggs directly onto a hot …

Jemimah and Shafali recall win against ‘tall’ Australians: ‘Ek chakka maar dete, shoulder apne aap gir jaata hai’

Jemimah and Shafali recall win against ‘tall’ Australians: ‘Ek chakka maar dete, shoulder apne aap gir jaata hai’

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It has been a little more than three weeks that India’s national women’s cricket team lifted the World Cup. The brilliant team led by Harmanpreet Kaur notched its first ever world cup title after beating the mighty Australian team in the semi finals and South Africa in the finals, as the entire country roared in joy. Talking about their remarkable wins against Australia, the cricketer duo stressed that courage is all that matters and there is no substitute for hard work.(Instagram/@primevideoin) Two of the team’s stellar players, Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma recently appeared in ‘Two Much’, a talk show hosted by Bollywood actors Kajol and Twinkle Khanna. Hailing from Mumbai, Jemimah played both, cricket and hockey, when she was a kid. In the episode, she recalled jam-packing the two sports into her schedule along with school, until she was forced to choose one. The state level hockey player chose cricket. Shafali was born in Haryana’s Rohtak. She shared tales of how she disguised herself as a boy, only to make her way to the …

Farah Khan tells Alaya F spot boy fainted when her mom Pooja Bedi’s skirt flew up in Pehla Nasha: ‘Vo gir gaye’ | Bollywood

Farah Khan tells Alaya F spot boy fainted when her mom Pooja Bedi’s skirt flew up in Pehla Nasha: ‘Vo gir gaye’ | Bollywood

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Apr 28, 2025 08:24 PM IST Alaya F and Pooja Bedi were the most recent guests on Farah Khan’s YouTube channel. Farah and Pooja recalled shooting Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar.  Filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan had Alaya F and Pooja Bedi as guests on her YouTube channel. As Alaya showed the recipe for her protein-packed blueberry pancakes, Farah and Pooja recalled shooting for Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar and had hilarious anecdotes. (Also Read: Aamir Khan admits they fired ‘badtameez’ actors from Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, reshot the whole film with new cast) Farah Khan told Alaya F all about shooting Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar with Pooja Bedi. Farah Khan tells Alaya F how spot boy fainted Farah told Alaya that she spent many days with her mom, Pooja, trying to ‘help her dance’. She also asked Alaya whose genes she got because she’s a ‘fantastic dancer’. The actor told her she wasn’t a good dancer, much like her mom, but she worked hard to change that. When Pooja tried to imitate how Alaya used to dance, Farah …

PM Modi’s March In Photos: From Gir Safari To Spending Time With Rescued Animals At Vantara & Mauritius Visit

PM Modi’s March In Photos: From Gir Safari To Spending Time With Rescued Animals At Vantara & Mauritius Visit

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Last Updated:March 31, 2025, 13:13 IST PM Modi visited Gir National Park, chaired the 7th National Board for Wildlife meeting, and released India’s first riverine dolphin estimation report. He also visited Nagpur and Mauritius. (Photos: www.narendramodi.in) As March came to a close, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s office on Monday shared a series of photographs highlighting his key engagements throughout the month. While the government’s Press Information Bureau (PIB) regularly updates citizens on official matters, these images offer a rare glimpse into the Prime Minister’s candid and lighter moments. In March, PM Modi explored Gir National Park’s biodiversity and witnessed wildlife conservation at Vantara, the first-of-its-kind initiative in India, conceptualised and birthed under the passionate leadership of Anant Ambani, director on the boards of RIL and Reliance Foundation. The PM also met US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard and presented Ganga Jal. Here’s A Flashback Into PM Modi’s March Engagements: PM Modi’s Safari In Gir National Park On the occasion of World Wildlife Day on March 3, the Prime Minister went on a safari in Gir, …

PM Modi’s Lion Safari At Gujarat’s Gir On World Wildlife Day

PM Modi’s Lion Safari At Gujarat’s Gir On World Wildlife Day

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday morning went on a lion safari at Gir Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat’s Junagadh on the occasion of World Wildlife Day. During the jeep safari, he was accompanied by some ministers and senior forest department officials and was also seen capturing pictures of lions. He later also shared pictures from his visit on X. “This morning, on World Wildlife Day, I went on a Safari in Gir, which, as we all know, is home to the majestic Asiatic Lion. Coming to Gir also brings back many memories of the work we collectively did when I was serving as Gujarat CM,” PM Modi, who served as the chief minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014, said. “In the last many years, collective efforts have ensured that the population of Asiatic Lions is rising steadily. Equally commendable is the role of tribal communities and women from surrounding areas in preserving the habitat of the Asiatic lion,” he added. This morning, on #WorldWildlifeDay, I went on a Safari in Gir, which, as …