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Odisha Reports 2,098 Elephants and 27 Tigers in 2023-24 Wildlife Census
Bhubaneswar: Odisha's wildlife population includes 2,098 elephants and 27 tigers, according to the 2023-24 wildlife census, as revealed by Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia in the State…
Odisha to Receive Five Royal Bengal Tigers from MP and Maharashtra
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to receive five Royal Bengal Tigers from Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra by the end of September. The move aims to boost genetic diversity within the state's tiger population, as part of ongoing efforts to…
India Adds Three New Ramsar Sites on the Eve of Independence Day 2024
New Delhi: In a significant boost to India's environmental conservation efforts, Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, announced the addition of three new wetlands to the prestigious Ramsar…
Rare Sighting: Endangered Wild Dog Spotted in Debrigarh Sanctuary
Bhubaneswar: In a rare and exciting occurrence, first-time safari tourists at Debrigarh Sanctuary were thrilled to spot the elusive Wild Dog, also known as Dhole or Balua Kukura in Odia, during a safari on 10th August. The sighting took…
India Struggles with Plastic Pollution Despite Comprehensive Bans
Bhubaneswar: The menace of plastic pollution continues to plague India, despite stringent regulations and comprehensive bans on the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale, and use of certain plastic products. The Ministry of…
Tree Plantation Drive at Asola-Bhati Wildlife Sanctuary Advances Green Initiative
New Delhi: In a bid to further the sapling plantation campaign initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on World Environment Day, June 5, 2024, a massive tree plantation drive was held today at the Asola-Bhati Wildlife Sanctuary. This…
New Odisha Govt Commits to Environmental Conservation and Public Participation
Bhubaneswar Ganeshram Singh Khuntia, Minister of Forests, Environment, and Climate Change, underscored the government's commitment to preserving Odisha's natural heritage and integrating public participation in environmental…
Similipal Tiger Reserve to Close for Visitors from June 12 Due to Rainy Season
Baripada: The Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj district will be temporarily closed to visitors starting June 12. The Forest Department made this decision to ensure the safety of tourists as the rainy season commences in the…
Odisha Elephant Census Reveals Stable Population with Positive Trends
Bhubaneswar: The latest Odisha Elephant Census has revealed the presence of 2,098 elephants across 38 Forest Divisions in the state, marking an increase of 122 elephants since the last census in 2017. Principal Chief Conservator…
IIT Jodhpur Research Sheds New Light on Air Pollution Sources in Northern India
Jodhpur: In a significant breakthrough in understanding and addressing air pollution, a researcher from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur has published ground-breaking findings in the prestigious journal Nature…