Tiger Kills Buddhist Monk while Meditating in India

A tiger is seen at the Tiger Temple in Kanchanaburi province, west of Bangkok, Thailand Chaiwat Subprasom/ Reuters
A tiger is seen at the Tiger Temple in Kanchanaburi province, west of Bangkok, Thailand Chaiwat Subprasom/ Reuters
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Tiger Kills Buddhist Monk while Meditating in India

A tiger is seen at the Tiger Temple in Kanchanaburi province, west of Bangkok, Thailand Chaiwat Subprasom/ Reuters
A tiger is seen at the Tiger Temple in Kanchanaburi province, west of Bangkok, Thailand Chaiwat Subprasom/ Reuters

A tiger killed a Buddhist monk who was meditating in a protected forest in western India, officials said.

The Reserve's Deputy Conservator Gajendra Narwane said the Monk Rahul Walke, 35, had been "meditating under a tree" in the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve.

"The killed monk had been meditating in the same place for the last month," Narwane added.

Walke's body was found Tuesday by two monks who used to visit him with food and water.

According to the German News Agency, this deadly attack is the second in the past few days. The local authorities are working to catch the fierce animal.

A tiger attacked a villager who was visiting a historic Hindu temple in the same forest, and killed him last week.

Forest authorities surrounded the area and allowed the villagers to visit the temple during specific hours.

Forest Director NR Pravin said the authorities had warned locals from going to the forest and asked the Buddhist monks to evacuate the area.



Saudi Reef Targets Producing Two Billion Roses Annually by 2026

Saudi Reef Targets Producing Two Billion Roses Annually by 2026
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Saudi Reef Targets Producing Two Billion Roses Annually by 2026

Saudi Reef Targets Producing Two Billion Roses Annually by 2026

The Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program (Saudi Reef) is showcasing its achievements in developing the rose and aromatic plant sector during its participation as a co-sponsor in the Rose and Aromatic Plants Global Forum, currently being held in Taif Governorate.
The program highlights its efforts to develop this vital sector in line with the objectives of the Saudi Vision 2030, particularly in enhancing food security, improving rural areas, and enhancing agricultural production efficiency, SPA reported.
Saudi Reef Assistant Secretary-General for Media and Communication Majed Al-Buraikan stressed that the program’s participation in the forum aligns with national efforts to empower rose and aromatic plant farmers and aims to promote the program’s initiatives in this field. He noted that the Saudi Reef is a strategic partner in achieving sustainable agricultural transformation, especially in regions known for producing Taif roses and aromatic plants such as Jazan and Aseer.
Al-Buraikan pointed out that the program supports more than 400 farmers and has recorded a 34% increase in rose production over the past four years, reaching 960 million roses annually. It aims to achieve an annual production of two billion roses by 2026, boosting the Kingdom’s position in regional and global markets as a leading producer of roses.