A massive wildfire erupted in a forest near Chandaka-Dampada wildlife sanctuary on Tuesday. A massive fire broke out in the Deulia Bagharakhol forest near Chandaka-Dampada wildlife sanctuary. It is believed that if the fire is not controlled immediately, it may spread to the wildlife sanctuary. It is suspected that the fire may set by poachers for hunting.
Apr 06, 2021
Keonjhar: The allegation by animal lovers that Odisha is a happy hunting ground for elephant and leopard poachers has once again received credence as the State Crime Branch officials on Sunday seized a number of elephant tusks and leopard skins from Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts. Three wildlife smugglers were arrested in this connection. According to […]
Apr 05, 2021
Kalahandi: Another female elephant was found dead in Ghusugudi forest under the Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary in Kalahandi district on Tuesday. The carcass of the animal was spotted lying in the jungle by the officials Kalahandi (South) Forest Division, said reports. Though the exact reason behind the death of the jumbo will be known after we […]
Apr 05, 2021
Bhubaneswar: A killer bacteria is feared to be swarming through the forests of Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary in Kalahandi district where at least four elephants have been killed since last two weeks, prompting the State forest department to send an expert team to the protected area on Saturday. According to reports, at least four female elephants […]
Apr 05, 2021
New Delhi: As World Wildlife Day is being observed, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday appealed to ensure protection of animals and preserve forest and safe habitats for them. In a tweet, the Vice President said: “On this World Wildlife Day, let us all put in dedicated efforts to save […]
Apr 04, 2021
Animals have a special way to express their love. As they say, animals don’t hurt unless they are poked. While many Bollywood stars have been advocating for animal welfare, celebrities like Dia Mirza, Parineeti Chopra and Pulkit Samrat among others love spending time with them. On this World Wildlife Day, here are some celebrities who […]
Apr 04, 2021
New Delhi: With over millions of species breathing on earth, the world celebrates Wildlife Day today, March 3, to raise awareness of global flora and fauna. There are many rare and extoic animals that can be found only in India. Wildlife plays an important role for the earth, as it scientifically balances the environment and […]
Apr 04, 2021
Bhubaneswar: Amid growing concerns over the wildfire that devoured large tracts of forest in Similipal biosphere reserve in Mayurbhanj recently, another wildfire has been reported in the Bagharakholo forest near Chandaka Wildlife Sanctuary on Tuesday. As per reports, the fire is spreading fast towards the protected area of Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary on the outskirts of […]
Apr 03, 2021
With wildlife crimes on the rise in Odisha, the Special Task Force (STF) of the Crime Branch has released a helpline number 9439263646 for the general public to report such crimes. As per reports, the name and identity of the callers would be kept confidential.
Apr 03, 2021
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has been witnessing a steep rise in the instances of wildlife crimes which was again evident after the Special Task Force (STF) of the Crime Branch seized a leopard skin at Bolagarh in Khordha district on Wednesday. Though the STF has so far managed to nab a number of poachers and traders of […]
Apr 02, 2021
Kendrapara: The Odisha Forest Department has undertaken an exercise to demarcate the Gahirmatha Wildlife Sanctuary, widely regarded as the world’s largest habitat for Olive Ridley sea turtles, by installing floating buoys to ensure the safety of marine animals. The installation work of the buoys along the boundary of the sanctuary to prevent entry of fishing […]
Apr 01, 2021
Mayurbhanj: Following a brief two-week respite, wildfire erupted once again in the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Mayurbhanj district on Wednesday, engulfing vast areas and affecting the endangered flora and fauna in the park. According to reports, the menacing forest fire has spread to over 47 different areas under the south zone of Similipal Forest range […]
Apr 01, 2021
Jajpur: In another major crackdown on wildlife smugglers, Jajpur Forest Division sleuths busted a wildlife smuggling racket and arrested two persons in this connection from Bhikipur Reserve Forest area under Jajpur Road police limits in this district on Tuesday. Antlers, tusks and rarest chameleon were seized from their possession. Acting on a tip-off, the forest […]
Mar 01, 2021
Jajpur Forest officials busted a wildlife smuggling racket on Tuesday. The sleuths of Jajpur Forest Division arrested two persons from Bhikipur Reserve Forest area under Jajpur Road Police limits.
Mar 01, 2021
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