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Gujarat launches awareness drive to protect Asiatic lions

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 21:00

With a view to inform people about legal provisions pertaining to protection of Asiatic lions, the forest department of Gujarat has launched a `Sinha Rath` (lion chariot) from Sasan Gir in Junagadh.

`Disgraced` Panesar omitted from England Lions squad against Oz

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 13:16

Disgraced England spinner Monty Panesar has reportedly been omitted from the England Lions squad to face Australia in a two-day match at Northampton this weekend following his urinating on two nightclub bouncers last week.

Congress asks MP govt to take up shifting of lions

Last Updated: Friday, July 19, 2013, 14:59

The Opposition Congress has asked the BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government to directly take up with their Gujarat counterparts the issue of trans location of Asiatic lions from there to a state sanctuary.

Alicia Keys wants lions on stage with her

Last Updated: Thursday, June 6, 2013, 10:32

Singer Alicia Keys wants lions and elephants on stage with her during a future tour.

Report on Gir lions affected by deadly virus incorrect: Gujarat

Last Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013, 22:56

The news report, which appeared today, stated that scientists in India have recently found Pestes des Petits Ruminants Virus to be behind the death of a lion in Gir the first such incident ever.

Guj tourists may get to see Asiatic lions in Amreli

Last Updated: Monday, May 6, 2013, 10:54

Tourists visiting Gujarat to get a glimpse of the Asiatic Lions might get to see them at a new address at Ambardi in Amreli district, the eastern end of Gir sanctuary, by this year-end.

New England Lions captain Root to call Vaughan for advice

Last Updated: Sunday, May 5, 2013, 10:16

Newly appointed captain of the second-tier England Lions, Joe Root has said that he may have to consult former skipper Michael Vaughan for advice on leading the team.

Young Root to captain England Lions against Kiwis

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 12:28

Upcoming England cricketer Joe Root has been chosen by the second string England Lions to captain their side against New Zealand on May 9.

Sasan bandh against SC verdict on trans-location of lions

Last Updated: Thursday, April 18, 2013, 19:22

The bandh call was given by Gir Nature Club and supported by various organisations - including trade unions, Sasan Hotel association and guide association.

Sasan bandh against SC verdict on trans-location of lions

Last Updated: Thursday, April 18, 2013, 16:13

The Supreme Court had on Monday allowed trans-location of Asiatic lions from Gujarat to Madhya Pradesh, saying the species is under threat of extinction and needs a second home.

Sasan bandh against SC verdict on trans-location o

Last Updated: Thursday, April 18, 2013, 15:18

Villages and towns around the Gir wildlife sanctuary located in Junagadh district including Sasan village Thursday observed a total bandh to protest the Supreme Court ruling on trans-location of some of the Asiatic lions to MP.

Relocating Asiatic lions: Gujarat has not given up

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 21:52

Gujarat government would be exploring "all legal options" to challenge the Supreme Court verdict on relocation of Asiatic lions to neighbouring Madhya Pradesh.