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Indian Express
6 hours ago
- General
- Indian Express
Jay and Veeru – Gir's inseparable duo that won the heart of visitors, PM Modi included
Their friendship was the stuff of legends. Perhaps, that is why they were named Jay and Veeru – after the iconic duo from 1975 blockbuster Sholay. For years, the two adult lions had been the pride of Gir National Park in Gujarat. Earlier this year, even Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on the inseparable pair during his visit to Gir. But over a month ago, when they were not in each other's company, Jay and Veeru sustained serious injuries in separate territorial fights. While Veeru died on June 11, a few days after sustaining the wounds, Jay succumbed to its injuries on Tuesday. Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forest and Chief Wildlife Warden of Gujarat Jaipal Singh said the two lions used to lead the same pride of big cats. 'Veeru had sustained very serious injuries and he died a few days after that. Whereas, Jay died today. The two were rescued and we made a lot of attempts to save them but could not succeed,' Singh said on Tuesday. Deputy Conservator of Forest, Wildlife Division (Sasan-Gir), Mohan Ram said that the two were prime adult males who used to accompany around 15 female lions. 'Their area was very big, (spanning) from tourism zone to non-tourism zone and from grassland to woodland and even fringe areas. They sustained injuries in territorial fights (with other lions) while they were not together,' he added. Rajya Sabha Parliamentarian and wildlife enthusiast Parimal Nathwani, in a statement, lamented the death of the two lions. Nathwani said, 'Deeply anguished by the passing away of Jay today. After a long and valiant battle for survival, Jay too departed. To every wildlife enthusiast who has witnessed the majestic presence of Jay-Veeru or heard tales of their bond — this loss is personal. Our Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi had also witnessed the royalty of Jay and Veeru during his recent visit to Gir.' A wildlife enthusiast who has been working with the forest department said that the two lions were named as Jay and Veeru as they had been moving around the forest with each other for a long time. In the words of Nathwani: 'Gir will never be the same without them. Legends may fade, but their spirit will echo through the forests they once ruled together.'
IOL News
21 hours ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Forest not out of the woods yet despite Gibbs-White's extended stay
Nottingham Forest midfdielder Morgan Gibbs-White (left) fights for possession against Tottenham Hotspur's Djed Spence during a Premier League match. Gibbs-White extended his Forest stay after the club warded off interest from Spurs. Photo: AFP Image: AFP In their desperation to hang on to wantaway star Morgan Gibbs-White, Nottingham Forest may have committed a cardinal error. The midfielder was central to Forest's surprise run in the English Premier League last season. They eventually finished in seventh place, and if it weren't for a late wobble, they would have been preparing for Uefa Champions League football next season. Nuno Espirito Santo's team also reached the FA Cup semi-final. Yet, it seemed that their talisman had been lost to Forest, after Tottenham had announced that they had activated the player's buyout clause with a £60 million (about 1.44bn) bid earlier this month. The club's billionaire owner, Evangelos Marinakos, refused to let their star leave without a fight, especially after the backlash from some quarters that greeted the departure of star winger Anthony Elanga to Newcastle. Caught offside Forest accused Spurs of making an illegal approach for the player, and of a breach of the confidentiality clause in his contract that prevented the buyout clause from being made public. Faced with the threat of legal action, Spurs backed off and Gibbs-White signed a bumper new three-year deal with Forest in a 'statement of intent' from Marinakos. 'I believe in what we're building here,' Gibbs-White was quoted as saying, among other platitudes to the Forest project and praise for the owner's ambitions for the club. I'm not sure if he was talking about his bank balance, after he became the highest-paid player at Forest, but the words had a hollow ring to them. Where was that belief earlier in the month when he was on the brink of wearing the Spurs whites? This messy saga makes one think back to Arsenal's cheeky bid of £40 000 001 for Luis Suarez in 2013, believing it triggered his £40 million release clause. Liverpool, insulted by the low offer, did not accept the bid and the clause was later revealed to be a notification clause, requiring them to inform Suarez but not necessarily sell, according to reports at the time. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Kylian me softly There is, however, another more recent transfer saga that should serve as a cautionary tale to Forest fans still celebrating the extension of Gibbs-White's stay. PSG fans must have been similarly elated at the news, not too long ago, that former talisman Kylian Mbappe would be extending his stay after Real Madrid had come calling, thanks in part to the deep pockets of the club's Saudi owners. Political pressure from the French president also played a role. We all know how that sorry saga ended, with the player eventually leaving his beloved Paris for Madrid on a 'free'. There has been a happy ending to that tale, though not for Mbappe, as a PSG team shorn of Galacticos went on to become European champions for the first time, and almost 'world champions' too. Moneyball By throwing money at the problem, Marinakos may just have delayed the inevitable. The gamble could yet pay off, however, should Forest embark on another fairytale run next season. Without their talisman, who was linked to Manchester City at one stage, those chances are slim to none. There's also a good chance that Gibbs-White's head will get turned by another offer should Forest flounder. Another player who seemed to have had his head turned by interest from another club is Yoane Wissa of Brentford. He is apparently refusing to train with his teammates or play for the club again as he tries to force through a move to Newcastle, who have had two bids rejected for the striker. He accuses the club of reneging on an earlier promise to allow him to leave. The Magpies, meanwhile, are said to be looking at other options. Yet, I wonder how they would feel if the shoe was on the other foot, and star striker Alexander Isak made similar demands.
Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Min orders round-the-clock vigil in human-wildlife conflict zones
Yadgir: Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar B. Khandre has directed senior forest officials to maintain constant surveillance in areas prone to human-wildlife conflict and take all necessary measures to protect human lives and farmers' crops. Expressing deep sorrow over the death of two individuals in Balehonnur, Chikkamagaluru district, within a span of four days, the Minister instructed that forest officials must act swiftly when elephants are spotted in human habitats. He emphasized that locals must be alerted immediately and urgent efforts made to drive the elephants back into the forest. 'Despite ample availability of food and water inside forests due to ongoing rains and overflowing lakes, elephants are still entering villages. Authorities must examine why and ensure such incidents don't repeat,' Khandre said. Orders for immediate repairs and monitoring The Minister acknowledged reports of elephant trenches being filled due to heavy rains, and solar fences and tentacle fencing damaged or broken, compromising safety. He directed forest officials to urgently repair and maintain these barriers, and instructed forest patrol teams to submit regular reports on their condition. Noting the increased fatalities caused by elephants, Khandre revealed that approval had been granted for additional railway barricades. A detailed project report must be prepared, work should begin immediately, and be completed within the set timeframe to safeguard people and crops, he said. Conflict expanding to new areas Highlighting that human-elephant conflict is now spreading to previously unaffected regions, the Minister urged a comprehensive study on the reasons behind this expansion. He said that in such cases, support from elephant rapid response teams from nearby districts should be sought, and rogue elephants should be captured if necessary. Command centre and weekly monitoring Khandre also instructed officials to submit a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for establishing an integrated command center equipped with modern technology to track wildlife movement, send alerts to residents near forest fringes, and prevent casualties. He further directed the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) to hold weekly video conference reviews with zonal officers from all conflict zones, and take timely action based on field updates. Risk allowances and staff welfare Minister Khandre stressed the need to ensure timely payment of salaries, risk allowances, and food stipends to frontline contract staff. He warned that if any complaints are received in the future, responsibility will lie directly with the concerned Divisional Forest Officer and Assistant Conservator of Forests. The virtual review meeting was attended by senior officials including Forest Force Chief Meenakshi Negi, PCCF P.C. Ray, Manoj Rajan, and others.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Nottingham Forest agree £35m transfer for Bologna winger Dan Ndoye in move that could spark Grealish and Garnacho exits
It would be another coup for Forest this transfer window after Gibbs-White twist Dan deal Nottingham Forest agree £35m transfer for Bologna winger Dan Ndoye in move that could spark Grealish and Garnacho exits Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NOTTINGHAM FOREST have agreed a £35million swoop for Bologna winger Dan Ndoye. And the deal could pave the way for Italian champions Napoli to follow up on their interest in Manchester City's Jack Grealish and Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal with Bologna for Swiss winger Dan Ndoye Credit: Getty 3 Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is looking to pull off another coup after keeping Morgan Gibbs-White at the club Credit: Alamy Play Dream Team now! Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 season Free to play Over £100,000 in total prize money Play in Mini Leagues against your mates Submit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize draw Play via Dream Team's app or website today! Forest have been battling Napoli all summer for Swiss international Ndoye. But the Premier League club are on the verge of another transfer coup after owner Evangelos Marinakis and global head of football Edu flew to Italy to tie up a deal. Forest and Bologna have reached an agreement and now it is a case of finalising personal terms for the player. It would be a club record deal for Forest. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL ROARING HOME Heroic England Lionesses land back in UK after Euro 2025 triumph Ndoye, 24, scored eight goals and provided four assists in 30 Serie A appearances last season, as well as playing in the Champions League for Bologna. Signing the highly-rated star will be another statement of intent by Forest after they persuaded Morgan Gibbs-White to turn down a move to Tottenham and sign a new contract. Ndoye, who is usually deployed on the right but can play on either side of the park, will help fill the gaps left by the departures of wingers Anthony Elanga and Ramon Sosa. But Ndoye's move to the Premier League is set to grease the wheels of other transfers. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Napoli have been looking for a winger since selling Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to Paris Saint-Germain in January. Both Grealish and Garnacho have been strongly linked with the Italian champions, who have now missed out on prime target Ndoye. What's next in Gibbs-White to Tottenham saga? | Transfers Exposed
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Nottingham Forest agree £35m transfer for Bologna winger Dan Ndoye in move that could spark Grealish and Garnacho exits
NOTTINGHAM FOREST have agreed a £35million swoop for Bologna winger Dan Ndoye. And the deal could pave the way for Italian champions Advertisement 3 Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal with Bologna for Swiss winger Dan Ndoye Credit: Getty 3 Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is looking to pull off another coup after keeping Morgan Gibbs-White at the club Credit: Alamy Play Dream Team now! Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 season Free to play Over £100,000 in total prize money Play in Mini Leagues against your mates Submit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize draw Forest have been battling Napoli all summer for Swiss international Ndoye. But the Premier League club are on the verge of another transfer coup after owner Evangelos Marinakis and global head of football Edu flew to Italy to tie up a deal. Forest and Bologna have reached an agreement and now it is a case of finalising personal terms for the player. It would be a club record deal for Forest. Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOTBALL Ndoye, 24, scored eight goals and provided four assists in 30 Serie A appearances last season, as well as playing in the Champions League for Bologna. Signing the highly-rated star will be another statement of intent by Forest after they persuaded Ndoye, who is usually deployed on the right but can play on either side of the park, will help fill the gaps left by the departures of wingers But Ndoye's move to the Premier League is set to grease the wheels of other transfers. Advertisement Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Napoli have been looking for a winger since selling Both Grealish and Garnacho have been strongly target Ndoye. What's next in Gibbs-White to Tottenham saga? | Transfers Exposed 3 Advertisement
