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Lioness kills 5-year-old child in Gujarat, remains of the victim found in the animal’s vomit: Details

OpIndia Staff - 26 June, 2026

Soon after, the villagers went out in search of the child with sticks. Before the forest department officials arrived, some youths even tried to rescue the child from the lioness. However, Jian's bloody body was found about a kilometre away from the village.

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Why are Asiatic Lions, which once roared from Greece to the Ganges, confined to Gir? A journey from the brink of extinction to a...

ભાર્ગવ રાજ્યગુરુ - 23 June, 2026

The Asiatic lion has staged a remarkable recovery in Gujarat, reaching a population of 891 by 2025.

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After 8 lion cub deaths in Gir, swift government intervention brings situation under control: Here is the whole story and what wildlife experts say

OpIndia Staff - 2 June, 2026

The Gujarat government has controlled the situation in Gir after eight lion cub deaths from suspected Babesia infection.

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World Wildlife Day: How PM Modi-led India has been a success story in conservation efforts, setting an example for the world

Rukma Rathore - 3 March, 2025

Given the ongoing success of wildlife conservation in India under PM Modi's direction, the recommendations are expected to help India overcome a number of obstacles and proceed in the right direction.

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Gujarat: Illegal religious structures, including a mosque, a 500-year-old graveyard, and dargahs close to Somnath Temple demolished

OpIndia Staff - 28 September, 2024

Illegal religious structures, including a mosque, a graveyard, and daragahs were levelled as a part of demolition drive by Gujarat administration near Somnath Temple.

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