Junagadh City News – Cheetahs in Sakkarbag Zoo

Junagadh City Sakkarbag Zoo official to get training in captive breeding of cheetahs.

The state government will send an official from Sakkarbag Zoo of Junagadh to an African country to get training in captive breeding of cheetahs.

Chief Minister Narandra Modi made this announcement while four cheetahs housed in Sakkarbag zoo were displayed for public view on Sunday morning.

Zoo director VJ Rana said keeping cheetahs in captivity is a challenge. The bigger challenge is to see them breed in such an environment.Captive breeding has not been successful in any part of the world till now.

"We have taken up this challenge and hope to succeed," said Rana. Four cheetahs named Adam (8.3 years), Lestard (2.9 years), Alinka (2.9 years) and Malinka (6 years) were brought from Singapore zoo on March 29 . All of them were kept under close observation and after nearly two months, they were displayed for the public on Sunday.

Rana said all four weighed between 35 and 50 kg and are in a healthy condition.

Junagadh District News – Girnar Mountain and Gir Forest Sanctuary

New water holes made for big cats.

With lions wandering into newer territories, 113 Water holes have been made in Amreli, Bhavnagar and Junagadh districts to quench their thirst.

A large number of big cats have moved out of Gir Sanctuary and made these areas their permanent home. As a result, the state government has got ponds constructed there.

Officials said artificial water holes have been constructed regularly for the past few years. Lion population in 2005 census was 359. Of these, it is estimated that at least 100 lions have wandered outside the sanctuary.

This figure is expected to be higher in the census due next year, they added. Officials said construction of such large number of water holes is an indication that the big cats have found a home away from Gir Sanctuary.

Lions have made areas like Dhari, Khambha, Palitana and banks of river Shetrunji their permanent home.

Conservator of forests (Gir) MM Sharma says "The water holes are being constructed since 2007. There are 546 such artificial water holes in Gir."

Around 70-odd lions have regained lost territory in areas facing water shortage. Spots for water holes were fixed based on reports from officials and villagers. Only five new water holes have been made in Gir Sanctuary because of failure of existing ones.

A senior officer, who wishes to remain anonymous, said a debate is on on the need to protect lions from unnatural deaths.

Experts feel the most important long-term conservation measure is establishing at least one more free-ranging population of lions which can grow to be sufficiently large and also be isolated from the Gir population.

Junagadh City News – Cricket Ground at Swami Vivekanand School

A new cricket ground will come up in the heart of Junagadh City.

The Junagadh Municipal Corporation (JMC) has cleared the tender process for the same and work is scheduled to start in the first week of June. The Swami Vivekanand ground has been chosen as the site for the said project.

Bharat Karena, the chairman of the JMC Standing Committee said: “Rs 50 lakh tender has been sanctioned by the JMC standing committee meeting organized on Monday.

In the first phase, the cricket ground and the indoor stadium will be constructed at the site.”

He said the construction of a pavilion and other infrastructure facilities are also on the cards and the entire project will be developed gradually.

JMC has received a grant of Rs 50 lakh in the first phase for the said project. As soon as further grant is received, development work will be carried out accordingly, Karena said.

He said the JMC aims to bring out the sporting skills of the youth by providing them adequate facilities, but they have concentrated on cricket as the game is popular in the country and youths take a keen interest in it.

“The new ground will provide the city youth with adequate facilities for various games, especially cricket. The proposed indoor stadium will provide enough facilities and opportunities for other indoor games, as well,” he added.

Karena further said that after the project is realized, Junagadh will likely play host to various state and national level sports events.

Junagadh - The Historical City with Places in Saurashtra Gujarat India

Location: Foothills of Girnar Hill

Distance: 327 km from Ahmedabad

Tourist Attractions: Upperkot, Darbar Hall Museum, Ashoka's Rock Edict, Mujkund Caves

Best Time to Visit: October to March

How to reach Junagadh :-

Air: The nearest airports from Junagadh are Keshod, which is 40 km away and Porbandar which lies at 113 km.

Rail: The railway station of Junagadh lies on Ahmedabad- Junagadh and Rajkot- Junagadh line and connects it the major cities of the country.

Road: State transport buses link the city with all the major cities of the state.

Junagadh is located at at 21.52° N 70.47° E at the foothills of Girnar hill in the Junagadh district of Gujarat.Junagadh has an average elevation of 107 meters (351 feet).

It was the capital of the erstwhile Junagadh State under the Muslim rulers of Babi Nawabs.

It is a historic city and its name means an ancient fort in Gujarati.

Junagarh is a flourishing tourism destination in India, owing to the fact that it was ruled by many dynasties, which have enriched its cultural and historical heritage immensely. The profound influence of varied kingdoms is even visible in the architectural style of its monuments.

Junagadh is a city and municipal coroporation,the headquaters of Junagadh district in the Indian state of Gujarat.The city is located at the foot of the Girnar hills.Junagadh is one of the historical town of Saurashtra.Literally translate,Junagadh means “Old Fort”.

People travel to Junagadh to witness the magnificence of these historic structures. In addition to this, there are a number of other places apart from the monuments which are a must visit. The location of the city is such that the apart from the tourist attractions of the place, one can also enjoy a host of other places near the city. Owing to the fact that there is so much that Junagarh has to offer, one can easily say that it is a tourist paradise. Rarely has any other city in Gujarat been so richly endowed with historical and tourism wealth.

It is also known as “Sorath”,the name of the earlier Muslim-ruled Princely State of Junagadh.Junagadh is also known as "Sorath".The name of the earlier Muslim-ruled Princely State of Junagadh.

Rainfall at Junagadh-Saurastra :- In Junagadh,The average annual rainfall of the Saurashtra region is about 775.0 mm with a standard deviation of 75.1 mm. Monsoon rainfall averages 680 mm with a variability of 61 %. Rainfall for the months of June, July, August and September averages 194, 338, 187 and 105 mm, with the corresponding coefficients of variation being 150, 69, 87 and 84%, respectively. The monsoon from June to September is received in 33 rainy days with a late season long dry spell.

Demographics of Junagadh

As of 2001 India census, Junagadh had a population of 168,686. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Junagadh has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 67%. In Junagadh, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

For Visitors in Junagadh :-

In Junagadh,Visitors getting there Convenient overnight trains.In Junagadh-Saurastra,Visitors have so many choice to places to stay,

Luxury / Heritage :- In Junagadh,Riverside palace/Orchard palace, Gondal(60 kms), Taj group’s Gir lodge(60 kms), Maneland jungle lodge(60 kms).

Modarate :- President, Girnar tourist bungalow, Relief, National, Vaibhav Guest House at Junagadh.

BUDGET/GUEST HOUSE :- In Junagadh,Murlidhar, Jaishree, tourist present.

PLACES TO EAT :- In Junagadh-Saurastra,Modern(Gujarati),Naaz(Guj-South Indian)Sagar(N Indian), Swati(N Indian), Santoor(N Indian), Geeta(Gujarati), Sharda(Gujarati).

For Fun Time :- In Junagadh,There is famous talkies like Jayshree,Pradeep Cinema Present.