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The Asiatic lion news archive - 2001

Stories relating to the Asiatic lion and updates on the captive breeding programme from 2001.

DATELINE: November 25th 2001
Battery operated bus in Gir

The Forest Department (FD) has introduced battery- operated bus for tourists visiting the Gir sanctuary. Three battery operated buses have been procured by the FD from BHEL. Petrol and diesel vehicles too have been banned in the forests.

Source: 'Battery-operated bus in Gir sanctuary ', The Times of India.