Bhubaneswar: With thousands of migratory birds set to make Chilika their winter home, the wildlife authorities have intensified protection measures across the lagoon, deploying dedicated personnel to prevent poaching and safeguard key bird habitats. The Chilika Wildlife Division has established 22 temporary bird protection camps, besides deploying two mobile patrol units and setting up a…
Puri: In a major push to reclaim Chilika Lake’s water bodies from unauthorised commercial activities, the Puri district administration has cleared illegal prawn enclosures covering around 600 acres in the outer Chilika area of Krushnaprasad tehsil. The operation was carried out by a joint team under the Krushnaprasad revenue circle as part of the administration’s…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a groundbreaking initiative to establish the state’s first bird museum near Chilika Lake, a renowned biodiversity hotspot and an important destination for migratory birds. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida made the announcement while inaugurating the 5th National Chilika Bird Festival on Monday. This year’s festival, which runs until January…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Parvati Parida inaugurated two luxury 40-seater cruise boats, Lake Queen and Diamond Princess, on Saturday under the ‘Coastal Circuit Barkul Vikas of Swadesh Darshan Yojana.’ The newly launched cruise boats have been outfitted with modern amenities, including air-conditioned cabins and onboard food services, offering tourists a luxurious and comfortable experience. In…
In a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) and the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), the fifth training program under the Amrit Dharohar Capacity Building Scheme was launched on January 6, in Chilika Lake, a Ramsar site.
