Villagers in Kendrapara district, who have been battling to survive attacks of estuarine crocodiles.......
Jun 22, 2021
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to relocate the villagers living in the core areas of Bhitarkanika wildlife sanctuary in Kendrapada district, an official said here on Sunday. Villagers of Satabhaya, Kanhupur and Charigharia would be rehabilitated to Bagapatia, that will come under the buffer zone of the sanctuary. A committee of the State Board […]
Jun 22, 2021
Baripada: The Simlipal Wildlife Sanctuary will open its gates for tourists from tomorrow after a gap of four-and-half months. According to sources, authorities of the wildlife sanctuary have made all arrangements to welcome the tourists. The sanctuary was closed for tourists since June 16 as the internal roads were affected because of incessant rain during […]
Jun 18, 2021
Bhubaneswar: Odisha forest department has suggested the State government to make amendments to the Wildlife (Protection) (Odisha) Rules, 1974 following which people killed in wild animal attacks will get compensation in a hassle free manner within 15 days of the incident. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Sandeep Tripathy on Friday said that the amendment […]
Jun 18, 2021
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is launching a new 10-year strategy to save the oceans' remaining sharks and rays in 10 unique shark hotspots around the world.
Jun 09, 2021
Titlagarh: A day after a leopard was found dead after being caught in a trap in the core area of Kalakuta forest under Badmal Range in Titlagarh, concerns are being raised over the safety of wild animals. Despite being a prohibited area, questions being raised on how poachers managed to kill the leopard. Locals are […]
May 04, 2021
Puri: The Balukhand Wildlife Sanctuary, a protected reserve forest along the Puri–Konark coast was declared eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) in 2017. However, the sanctuary looks more like a dumping yard as picnickers and locals are littering the place unabashedly, flouting the orders of the Central Government. Though several variety of trees have been planted in the […]
May 04, 2021
Bhubaneswar: The fury unleashed by cyclone Fani has not only affected human lives but also wildlife and forest cover leaving a devastating trail. “Nearly 80 per cent of the forest cover has been destroyed in cyclone Fani and the estimated loss will be in crores. Many animals fled to take shelter in nearby villages,” said […]
May 01, 2021
New Delhi: UN Environment India and Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) on Monday launched an awareness campaign for the protection of wildlife in the backdrop of rising illegal wildlife trade through airports, as per an official statement. The campaign “Not all animals migrate by choice”, which primarily focuses on tiger, pangolin, star tortoise and Tokay […]
Apr 30, 2021
By Ashutosh Mishra Bhubaneswar: Lack of security has made some prominent wildlife sanctuaries of the state vulnerable to poaching and left wing violence. This is bound to take a toll on their appeal as tourist destinations. The Similipal national park, which happens to be state’s first tiger reserve, was one of the first to witness […]
Apr 29, 2021
By Ashutosh Mishra Bhubaneswar: At a time when saving wildlife has become a challenge for the authorities it is heartening to note that blackbucks ( Antilope cervicapra ) have found a safe sanctuary in the Betnai-Balipadar area of Ganjam district with their population growing at a fast clip. During the last census in 2018 officials […]
Apr 29, 2021
Bhubaneswar: The State forest authorities will soon draw out a blueprint for conservation and safety of wildlife through various reformative measures like increasing number of watch towers, protection squads and anti-poaching squads in forests. This comes close on the heels of the National Tiger Conservation Authority’s (NTCA)s rap over rampant smuggling of leopard skin in […]
Apr 29, 2021
Bhubaneswar: The rampant rise in illegal trade of wildlife and wildlife products seems to have touched alarming proportions in Odisha. Poachers, middlemen and traders involved in such activities are also…
Apr 23, 2021
Bhubaneswar: After nearly five months of monsoon break, the Similipal National Park reopens for wild life enthusiasts from Friday. On the day one the authorities will allow around 100 wild-life tourists, including three Kashmiris, to savour the pristine beauty of this national park. As per the prior information by the national park authorities, night stay […]
Apr 23, 2021
Bhubaneswar: Besides tigers and elephants, poaching and smuggling of pangolins in Odisha has now emerged as a big headache for the wildlife agencies in the country. Endangered wildlife species are under serious threat from several international racketeers especially from South East Asia, China, European Union as well as the Middle East. Usually, the racket is […]
Apr 22, 2021
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