Tag: Chilika Lake

Berhampur: Migratory birds which usually reach the Chilika Lake and other parts of Odisha ahead of monsoon, are yet to be sighted this year, ornithologists said. The south-west monsoon has already advanced in the state. The pied-crested cuckoo (also called Jacobin Cuckoo), a migratory bird locally known as the “Pika” generally arrive before the onset […]

Khurda: A Malaysian cargo ship, which was en route to Visakhapatnam port, reportedly developed a technical glitch after being caught in storm in the Bay of Bengal and landed near Rajhans at Chilika lake on Wednesday night. As per reports, the ship carrying cargo from Malaysia unloaded its shipment in Bangladesh and was on its […]

By Ashutosh Mishra Bhubaneswar: In a few months from now Chilika, the largest brackish water lake of Asia, will be playing host to lakhs of migratory birds that turn the lagoon into a plumed wonder during the winter months every year. As the Chilika Wildlife Division officials gear up for the winter congregation of the […]

Bhubaneswar: Raising concerns over the stranded Malaysian cargo ship aground near Rajhans in Chilika lake since last Wednesday(August 7), Indian Coast Guard today wrote a letter to the owner of the vessel citing that the ship which is loaded with fuel & lubricants is a threat to eco-sensitive Chilika & Odisha Coast. As per reports, […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government will spend Rs 158 crore for the overall development of Chilika lake in next five years. The development project which aims at conserving the bio-diversity and provide livelihood support to two lakh fishermen of 151 villages around the Chilika lake. A master plan in this regard was approved at a high-level meeting […]

Khurda: Amidst concerns over threat to the eco-sensitive coastal zone of Chilika lake, Odisha government initiated talks with the owner of the Malaysian cargo ship which washed ashore Rajhans island near Chilika Lake on August 7. State Transport and Commerce Minister, Padmanabha Behera today informed that the district administration has initiated talks with the owner […]

Puri: Amid fears of oil spillage from Malaysian cargo ship Jin Hwa 32’ which ran aground on August 7 at Rajhans Island near Chilika Lake, the Puri district administration today begun the process for evacuation of the stored oil from the vessel. “The removal of oil from the cargo ship Jin Hwa 32 began today […]

Khurda: Panic gripped residents of several villages after a low-flying airplane was spotted circling over Chilika several times on Thursday. According to the residents of Satpada, Mahisa and Brahmagiri, the aircraft was flying at much lower height over Chilika at around 10 AM. “We spotted the aircraft circling over Chilika for nearly 10 to 12 […]

By Ashutosh Mishra Bhubaneswar: The famous Chilika lake continues to be in the grip of the prawn mafia. Cash rich prawn traders , who export the boneless fish to international destinations, pay the local culturists who build prawn dykes by encroaching parts of the lake which is choking. Commercialisation of Chilika began long ago with […]

By Ashutosh Mishra London: Thames is a beautiful river and a major tourist attraction of the city. It is part of city’s life. The view of the river from any of the bridges over it is breath-taking. But watching it from inside the London Eye, the giant wheel that is an iconic city landmark, is […]

Khurda: “Raha raha khyane baspiya shakata dekhibi Chilika charu chitra pata,” these lines by Utkalmani Gopabandhu Das were inspired by the serene beauty of Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon which amplifies many folds by the foreign migratory birds every winter. And with the onset of wintry weather in this part of the country, exotic winged […]

By Ashutosh Mishra Bhubaneswar: Chilika, the largest brackish water lake of Asia, has turned into a plumed wonder with hundreds of migratory birds presently lazing in its cerulean waters. This is the best time of the year to visit the lagoon when it is bathed in exotic colours with winged guests making all kinds of noises. […]

Berhampur: A poacher was arrested from Chilika lake on Wednesday for allegedly killing as many as 13 migratory birds in the prohibitory waters of the brackish lagoon. The accused, identified as Parameswar Pradhan, was arrested from Abhimanpur under Tangi Wildlife Range when he was transporting the carcasses of the Northern Pintails in a motorcycle, DFO, […]

Khurda: The Forest officials on Saturday arrested two poachers from Chilka Lake area and recovered carcasses of 57 migratory birds from their possession. However, five others managed to escape during the raid by forest department officials. As per reports, the forest officials also rescued three live birds from the two poachers. Based on allegations of […]

Chilika: The bird population in Chilika, Asia largest brackish water lagoon, has increased by 57,000 this year in comparison to last year. As per the census that was conducted yesterday, the lake has recorded total of 11, 05,040 birds this year as against 10, 47,968 registered last year. The highest number of 4, 06,308 birds […]