Machhli’s cubs are all over Rajasthan—Ranthambhore, Sariska, Ramgarh-Vishdhari. The population rose because of her, said Pramod Dhakar, deputy conservator of forests, tourism, Ranthambhore Tiger Project.
Ranthambhore’s popularity has come at a hefty price. And officials are now contemplating a zoo-like space outside the forest in a bid to satiate tourist hunger.
There was a time when Gujarat was the only region in the world where all four big cats could be found. Every tiger spotted in the state since 1997, though, has been a visitor.
Ranthambore tigers follow the T+number format, while in Panna, identification codes begin with P. But it's when reserves give names to tigers is when various problems begin to arise.
While there was 'no concrete sighting' of 14 tigers for over a year, 11 not seen for less than a year. Three-member panel given two months to submit its findings.
As one of the two tigers enlisted to repopulate Sariska with tigers after poaching caused their extinction there, ST-2 became the face of India’s fight to save its tigers. She died Tuesday.
In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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