Environment

Odisha’s Blackbuck Population Rises to 8,789 in Ganjam, Reflecting Conservation Success

Odisha’s Blackbuck Population Rises to 8,789 in Ganjam, Reflecting Conservation Success

Berhampur: In a significant achievement for wildlife conservation, the blackbuck population in Odisha’s Ganjam district has surged to 8,789, marking a…

1 year ago

Hirakud Wetland Census 2025: Teams Tally Migratory Bird Population Across 21 Sectors

Bhubaneswar: The eagerly awaited Hirakud Wetland Census 2025 commenced today, with a dedicated team of 70 birders spread across 32…

1 year ago

Bhitarkanika National Park Closed for Annual Crocodile and Bird Census

Kendrapara: Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha’s Kendrapara district has been closed to visitors until January 22 to facilitate the annual…

1 year ago

Odisha Shines in India State of Forest Report 2023, Ranks Among Top States in Green Cover Growth

 Dehradun: Odisha has emerged as one of the top contributors to India’s growing green cover, as highlighted in the India…

1 year ago

First-Ever Gaur Census in Odisha’s Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary Reveals Thriving Population of 659 Indian Bisons

Debrigarh: The Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha has successfully conducted its first-ever census of Indian Bison, also known as Gaur,…

1 year ago

Translocated Tigress Jamuna Released into Core Area of Similipal Forest

Mayurbhanj: Tigress Jamuna, recently relocated from Maharashtra’s Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, has now been released into the core area of Odisha's…

1 year ago

Mangrove Forests of Bhitarkanika Act as Natural Shield Against Cyclone Dana’s Fury

Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Dana, which made landfall between Odisha’s Kendrapada district’s Bhitarkanika National Park and Bhadrak’s Dhamra on the midnight of…

1 year ago

Two Royal Bengal Tigers to Be Translocated to Similipal from Maharashtra

Similipal: In a significant move to bolster the tiger population and improve genetic diversity, two Royal Bengal Tigers from Maharashtra's…

1 year ago

Siddharth Pati to get Biju Patnaik Wildlife Conservation Award for conserving Horseshoe crab

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has selected renowned biotechnologist and conservationist Dr. Siddharth Pati as the recipient of the prestigious Biju…

1 year ago

13 Blackbucks Relocated to Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha to Boost Conservation Efforts

Bhubaneswar: To conserve wildlife, 13 blackbucks have been relocated from the Nandankanan Zoological Park to the Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary in…

1 year ago