With new tiger pair, Dehradun zoo raking in moolah as visitors throng
The New Indian Express Shivamogga|January 09, 2025
THE recent arrival of a pair of tigers has turned the Dehradun Zoo into a treasure trove.
NARENDRA SETHI @ Dehradun

Main attraction The tiger pair was first unveiled to the public on November 25 last year. Since their debut, they have become the main attraction at the zoo. Though the zoo administration officially identifies them as D2 and D5, visitors affectionately know them as Raja and Bhola.

Typically, the months of May and June see the highest number of visitors, but this winter, the allure of the tigers has drawn record crowds even in the biting cold.

This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM THE NEW INDIAN EXPRESS SHIVAMOGGAView all
The New Indian Express Shivamogga

Shah in Gujarat: Now, people talk about Hindu identity with pride

HOME Minister Amit Shah on Thursday raised the matter of Hindu pride, observing how unlike in the past people today publicly acknowledge their pride in Hinduism.

time-read
1 min  |
January 24, 2025
The New Indian Express Shivamogga

Pentagon Deploys 1,500 Troops Along US-Mexico Border

The Pentagon said it has begun deploying 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border, putting in motion plans President Donald Trump laid out in executive orders shortly after he took office to crack down on immigration.

time-read
1 min  |
January 24, 2025
The New Indian Express Shivamogga

India supporting Indonesia defence industrialisation

INDIAN Ambassador to Indonesia Sandeep Chakravorty talks to Jayanth Jacob about the forthcoming visit of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as Chief Guest for India's 76th Republic Day.

time-read
3 mins  |
January 24, 2025
The New Indian Express Shivamogga

Markram and Jansen sizzle

AIDEN Markram and Marco Jansen combined to give Sunrisers Eastern Cape a 52-run win over Pretoria Capitals in their SA20 league stage encounter at Gqeberha on Wednesday.

time-read
1 min  |
January 24, 2025
The New Indian Express Shivamogga

Odisha lose but secure berth in WHIL final

DELHI SG Pipers showed great composure as Elodie Picard's brilliance between the sticks saw them earn a 3-2 shootout win against the Odisha Warriors in the Women's Hockey India League.

time-read
1 min  |
January 24, 2025
The New Indian Express Shivamogga

Strong Machine Tool Industry Vital for Robust Mfg Sector, Says HDK

A strong machine tool industry is essential for a robust manufacturing sector, said Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H D Kumaraswamy.

time-read
1 min  |
January 24, 2025
The New Indian Express Shivamogga

VVS dam canals will be modernised at Rs 1,274 crore: CM

CM announces installation of crest gates to the dam at a cost of Rs 120 crore to protect land in the district from flooding

time-read
3 mins  |
January 24, 2025
The New Indian Express Shivamogga

Patna Med College Ex-Student Held in NEET Racket

BIHAR police on Thursday arrested Dr. Ajay Kumar Singh, a former student of Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), for his alleged involvement in NEET-UG and PG examination racket.

time-read
1 min  |
January 24, 2025
The New Indian Express Shivamogga

Unity key to realise Viksit Bharat: PM

Commemorating Netaji's birth anniversary, Modi says like people united for Swaraj they must unite for development

time-read
2 mins  |
January 24, 2025
The New Indian Express Shivamogga

Want to revive 'family tree' at the click of a mouse? Come to Maha Kumbh

WITH lakhs of people taking holy dip at Maha Kumbh, pandas or traditional priests are busy tracing the roots of devotees through digitised family records in a camp at Sangam.

time-read
1 min  |
January 24, 2025