Chilika: A massive fire erupted at the Nalbana Bird Sanctuary nestled within Odisha’s renowned Chilika lake today, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The inferno, which also spread to the nearby Kalupada jetty, has raised concerns about the safety of migratory birds, wildlife, and the delicate ecosystem of the region. The blaze, which…
Bhubaneswar: In a celebration of avian diversity and natural beauty, the Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, inaugurated the much-anticipated 4th Edition of the National Chilika Birds Festival at Lok Seva Bhawan today.
Ganjam: Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, spearheaded the launch of the Sagar Parikrama Yatra Phase-XI today, commencing from the Arjipalli Fishing Harbour in Ganjam district, Odisha.
Bhubaneswar: The annual bird census at Chilika Lake commenced today and is set to continue until January 15. To facilitate the census, boating activities for visitors have been temporarily suspended. Approximately 20 teams have been mobilized to conduct a comprehensive count of both migratory and resident birds throughout the Chilika lagoon. In a technological stride,…
Bhubaneswar: To attract tourists, the Odisha government is planning to install the longest ropeway in Chilika lake under the ‘Parvatmala’ scheme of the central government. As per the plan prepared by the Works Department, there will be two ropeways over Chilika. The longest one would be 5.3 km from Prayagi Krushnaprasad Road (Nandala – Krushnaprasad)…
