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Pench Tiger Reserve Emerges as India’s First Dark Sky Park, Fifth in Asia
Maharashtra: The Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) situated in between Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra has achieved the distinction of becoming India's inaugural Dark Sky Park and the fifth in Asia. This designation aims to safeguard the night sky,…
Bhitarkanika National Park Reopens After Successful Saltwater Crocodile Census
Bhubaneswar: Welcoming visitors once again, the Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapada district reopened its gates on Sunday after a nine-day closure for the annual saltwater crocodile census. The park was closed on January 5.
The…
Rise in Saltwater Crocodile Population at Bhitarkanika, 1811 recorded during annual census
Bhubaneswar: The population of saltwater crocodiles in Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary and its surrounding areas in Odisha's Kendrapara district has seen a marginal increase this year.
A three-day census, concluded on January 12,…
Hirakud Lake Witnesses Flourishing Biodiversity in Annual Bird Census
Debrigarh: Hirakud Lake, a sprawling expanse from the Hirakud Dam to the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border, unfolded its wings of biodiversity as the annual bird census on January 8th, 2024, illuminated the vibrant avian life within its 500 sq km…
Poor Air Quality Grips Six Urban Areas in Odisha, Raises Health Concerns
Bhubaneswar: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has flagged the air quality in six urban areas of Odisha as "very poor".
Cities including Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Balasore, Baripada, Keonjhar, and Rairangpur have been categorized…
Rare Pseudo-Melanistic Tigers Captured on Camera in Odisha Forest
Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable discovery, at least four rare pseudo-melanistic tigers were recently spotted in a forest in Odisha. Odisha's Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (PCCF), Susanta Nanda, renowned for sharing captivating images…
Over 11 Lakh Migratory Birds Flock to Nalabana in Chilika
Bhubaneswar: The annual headcount of migratory birds in and around Chilika Lake for the fiscal year 2023-24 concluded today evening, revealing a remarkable influx of 11,37,759 avian guests representing 187 different species to Asia's…
Bhitarkanika National Park to Remain Close for Annual Crocodile Census from Jan 5
Kendrapada: In preparation for the yearly census of saltwater crocodiles, Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha's Kendrapada district will enforce a nine-day restriction on tourist entry starting this Friday.
A dedicated team of 22…
Odisha Launches ‘Plastic Free Picnic’ Campaign to Curb Plastic Pollution at Tourist…
Bhubaneswar: Responding to the global challenges posed by the extensive use of single-use plastics and disposable items, the government of Odisha has launched a dedicated awareness initiative, the 'Plastic Free Picnic' campaign. The program…
Namdapha Flying Squirrel Emerges After 42-Year Absence in Arunachal Pradesh
Itanagar: After an absence of 42 years, the Namdapha flying squirrel (Biswamoyopterus biswasi) has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh, marking a significant wildlife event. Initially documented in 1981 based on a solitary individual…