Tag: Chilika

Puri: With mafia raj’s monopoly over prawn fishing in Chilika deterring growth of natural resources in the lagoon ecosystem and destroying the aesthetic beauty of this famous tourist destination, Chilika Development Authority carried out extensive eviction of illegal prawn gherries at Krushnaprasad area in Nalaban bird sanctuary. The demolition drive was carried out over 1100 […]

Berhampur: Is the salinity content of water in Chilika Lake conducive for sustainable growth of aquatic animals? Is it congenial for terrestrial species? After the excavation of new mouth, has the brackish water lake become more favourable for Chilika’s flora and fauna? These pertinent points have come under debate with researchers embarking on a year-long […]

Bhubaneswar: Efforts to create a master plan for developing Chilika, the largest coastal lagoon in the country, into a world class tourist destination is on the cards with State Government poised to introduce a slew of infrastructure projects in and around the zone. As part of an Integrated Coastal Zone Master Management Project (ICZMP) carried […]

Chilika: Dolphin caught in a prawn and crab trap in the Chilika Lake was rescued by some kind-hearted boatmen and returned to the water on Sunday. The boatmen came to the rescue of the dolphin seized in the crab trap while ferrying some tourists near Mirzapur in the brackish water lake yesterday. This is not […]

Berhampur: The annual dolphin census began at Chilika lake on Friday. According sources, 26 teams comprising five members in each team, have been deployed for the head count. While, 18 teams are carrying out the census in Chilika, the remaining eight teams are cnduting the census at Chilika sea beach. The census which began at […]

Berhampur: The annual bird census in Chilika lake this year has revealed that the number of winged visitors to the lagoon has increased this year as compared to last year. According to sources, the number of the migratory birds which was 8,58,855 last year has gone up to 9,24,353 birds. Of the 167 species of […]

Berhampur: A rare bird was sighted in the Chilika lake, the biggest waterfowl habitat in the country, during the headcount of feathered guests conducted by the wildlife organisation in the entire lagoon. The common shelduck, a rare migratory bird was sighted in Nalabana, the 15.59 sq km bird sanctuary area during the enumerators, said Divisional […]

Tangi: Bird census in Chilika lake this year has revealed that the number migratory birds in the lake has substantially gone up this year. Of the 176 species of migratory birds which have thronged the largest brackish water lake in Asia this year, three news species have been located in Mangalajodi area. Talking to media […]

Berhampur: Two days after the tragic boat mishap in Chilika lake, Rambha Police today arrested the boatman soon after his discharge from MKCG Medical College and Hospital here. Report said the boatman Bidesh Mallick alias Hatia along with other injured passengers of the ill-fated boat were rescued and admitted to MKCG hospital on Saturday. As […]

Berhampur: The ill-boat which had sunk with 29 passengers on board while on the way to Ghantasila had problems, said B Krishnamohan, chief executive officer (CEO) of Chilika Development Authority (CDA) on Sunday. Krishnamohan, who visited the spot today, said, “The ill-fated boat which had a maximum capacity to ferry 10-12 passengers, have carried more […]

Berhampur: In a tragic incident, four persons including two children died when a boat in which they travelling capsized in Chilika lake this morning. Reports said 29 members (18 male, 8 female and 3 children) of a family and their relatives and friends of Sabulia village were on the way to Ghantasila inside the lake […]

Chilika: In a rare departure from the pattern, migratory birds in Chilika are unwilling to return to their homeland long after the migratory season is over. As many as 70 species of migratory birds are yet to return from the bird sanctuary this year. Surprisingly, they have even began nesting. Normally, these migratory birds flock […]

A youth was killed in a group clash over encroachment in Chilika waters for prawn cultivation at Kumarpur village under Kushnaprasad block of Puri district in presence of local Tehsildar and police on Thursday

The Wildlife department undertook census of Irrawaddy dolphins in the Chilika lake from 7 am to midnight on Wednesday

Bhubaneswar: While the number of migratory birds in Chilika lake in Ganjam district has gone up substantially, the number of the winged guests has fallen in the Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district as per the report of the bird census conducted this year. Informing the media about the census here on Monday, Principal Chief […]