The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has been urged to apply the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against YouTubers accused of exploiting wildlife through social media videos. Notable cases involve a couple from Jajpur and Mirza Mohammad Arif, both suspected of earning substantial sums from their activities.
Apr 21, 2024
The forest department has started chalking out plans to arrest kingpin of the racket involved in smuggling of wild animals' body parts.
Apr 08, 2024
Such rescue vehicles are equipped with hydraulic lift systems, four-tonne winch, generator sets, and emergency lights. Meanwhile, members of rapid response teams have been imparted training to use these vehicles.
Mar 07, 2024
The wildlife trafficking attempt was thwarted due to close inter-agency coordination. The live turtles have been handed over to the Odisha State Forest officials.
Mar 03, 2024
On World Wildlife Day, we try to look at the key problems being faced in the wildlife protection.
Mar 03, 2024
The Sixty-eighth session of the United Nations General Assembly decided to proclaim 3rd March as World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora.
Mar 03, 2024
A case has been registered under section 379/411 of the Indian Penal Code section 25 of the Arms Act, 1959, and section 51 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
Feb 12, 2024
PCCF (Wildlife) Susanta Nanda inaugurated the night safari allowing tourists and wildlife lovers to move inside the sanctuary to enjoy the sylvan beauty, along with a chance to catch glimpses of wild animals during the night.
Jan 29, 2024
Following a tip-off, a team from Bolangir Forest Division raided Kotagaon village under Tushura police limits in the district and arrested wildlife smuggler Mukesh Manahira. Upon questioning him, he revealed the whereabouts of his accomplice in the neighbouring Boudh district.
Jan 11, 2024
Though all the accused are from Odisha, they were nabbed by the Odisha Forest Department while making a deal to sell leopard skin in North 24 Parganas.
Dec 19, 2023
The raid was conducted based on credible information regarding a dealing/possession of wildlife products by wildlife criminals, STF sources said.
Dec 09, 2023
A team of experts comprising Debrigarth DFO and experts from Sambalpur Zoo reached the Nuapada forest office to study the behaviour of the leopard which is being treated inside a cage.
Nov 06, 2023
With the grant of police power, forest officials can now track the mobile phones of the poachers and wildlife criminals involved in poaching activities in the forests across the State.
Oct 07, 2023
A viral video depicts lions facing off against buffaloes, challenging the perception of lion dominance. Spectacular forest visuals capture nature's unpredictable drama. Viewer reactions vary.
Oct 01, 2023
The intense encounter between the lions and the baby elephant captured the attention of a wide online audience.
Sep 29, 2023
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