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Mumbai: Now, ‘watchers’ to help prevent wildfires in Aarey, SGNP
Between February 1 and March 21, at least 10 incidents of forest fire have taken place in the patch in Aarey; officials said most incidents of wildfires are manmade
22 March,2025 10:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Holi 2025: Embark on this nature trail in SGNP to explore colours in the wild
A Holi-themed immersive trail at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park’s North Division will unveil how colours shape life in the jungle
13 March,2025 09:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish Kamble
PWD works on Aarey roads as survey identifies 43 wildlife crossing points
Urban Joint Forest Management Committees identifies 43 animal crossing points, urges speed breakers. To mitigate this risk, UJFMC members surveyed the roads and identified 43 wildlife crossing points where speed breakers would help reduce accidents. The location details and GPS coordinates have been shared
05 March,2025 07:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Mumbai school kids explore urban wilderness
The children were educated about how Mumbai’s urban wilderness is linked to its wetlands and oceans. Around 150 school children, 30 college students, and teachers took part in the program
02 March,2025 11:50 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Mumbai: SGNP forest worker appears for SSC exam
Forest dept driver wants to clear milestone after 20-year break from education
26 February,2025 08:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
BEST to run extra buses for Mahashivratri devotees across Mumbai
To accommodate the surge in devotees travelling to key pilgrimage sites in Mumbai on Mahashivratri, the BEST Undertaking has announced extra bus services, including routes to Kanheri Caves, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, and Babula Tank’s Shiv Temple.
24 February,2025 05:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
SGNP crackdown: 5000 squatters served eviction notices
Forest dept orders illegal occupants to prove ownership or vacate by February 15; those who have received notices have been asked to provide proof of ownership documents related to their houses
10 February,2025 10:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Leopard safari to begin at SGNP in Borivali
The announcement was made by the state Minister Ashish Shelar who also adopted two lions from the park for a year
31 January,2025 05:25 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Asiatic lions arrive at Sanjay Gandhi National Park
The lions arrived at SGNP on Republic Day, marking an exciting new addition to the park’s wildlife offerings
26 January,2025 05:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Sole lioness delivers cub on SGNP’s 56th foundation day
Last such birth occurred 14 years ago; big cats are being constantly monitored via CCTV cameras
18 January,2025 06:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav