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Major crackdown on poachers in Similipal: 21 arrested, 165 country guns seized
Major crackdown on poachers in Similipal: 21 arrested, 165 country guns seized

Acting on a tip-off, Mayurbhanj police launched search operations at multiple locations in 14 police jurisdictions and arrested the poachers.

Elephant Tusks Seized
Four elephant tusks seized, 5 persons arrested in Odisha's Jashipur

As per initial reports, a team consisting of ACF, ROs and dedicated staff of Similipal south, Similipal north and Rairangpur Division headed by Deputy director Similipal south division conducted a raid and recovered the tusks.

Similipal forester killing: Forest dept employees launch symbolic protest
Similipal forester killing: Forest dept employees launch symbolic protest

Apart from holding the protest, the agitating forest department employees also demanded fulfillment of their five-point charter of demands at the earliest.

Similipal National Park reopens for visitors from today
Prez Droupadi Murmu’s Odisha visit: Similipal to be out of bounds for visitors for 2 days 

According to sources, the tiger reserve will remain closed on May 4 and 5 as President Murmu will visit the national park on May 5 and will spend the entire day inside the sanctuary.

Forest Fire In Karanjia
Similipal burning again as number of forest fires rise in sanctuary

As per reports, forest fire engulfed five points in South Similipal, 29 points in North Similipal, three points in Karanjia forest division and five points in the Rairangpur division.

Save Similipal
Unsafe Similipal? Senior citizens seek President Droupadi Murmu's intervention

The members alleged that the political leaders are silent and the Odisha government is also not taking any measures for its protection.

poachers arrested
Poaching of elephant inside Similipal, 4 poachers arrested

Senior officials said that the poachers had killed the elephant and removed its tusks. The seven poachers were arrested following a raid by a joint team of Bisoi police and Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) at three places.

Leopard Cat Found Dead
After jumbo death, carcass of leopard cat found in Similipal

The exact reason behind the death of the leopard cat has not been ascertained yet. Meanwhile, the forest department officials have started an investigation into the incident.

Jumbo carcass found with tusks missing in Similipal
Jumbo carcass found with tusks missing in Similipal

Last month, the Orissa High Court observed that 2022 was perhaps the worst year for elephants in Odisha.

Chargesheet in Similipal elephant poaching witness death case soon: Forest dept to HC
Chargesheet in Similipal elephant poaching witness death case soon: Forest dept to HC

Manoj Nair, Chief Conservator Forests (CCF) and the Field Officer of the Similipal Tiger Reserve assured the court that a chargesheet will be filed in the death of Turam Purti at an early date and the case will be taken to its logical conclusion.

Similipal witness death: Three forest staff booked after deceased's wife cries murder
Similipal witness death: Three forest staff booked after deceased's wife cries murder

In her complaint, she accused three forest officials of assaulting her husband and forcibly making him consume the poison.

Lone witness in Similipal tusker poaching case dies at Cuttack SCB
Lone witness in Similipal tusker poaching case dies at Cuttack SCB

He was the only eyewitness in the heinous crime and was being threatened by the three suspended officials who have now been arrested after Orissa High Court came down heavily on the forest department and termed 2022 as the worst year for elephants in Odisha.

Similipal jumbo poaching: 3 forest staff arrested after HC rap
Similipal jumbo poaching: 3 forest staff arrested after HC rap

The carcass of the male elephant was recovered in Similipal South Wildlife Division on December 7.

Tiger skin seized
After elephant, Royal Bengal tiger poaching haunts Similipal; skin seized, 1 arrested

Environmentalists slammed the forest officials for the widespread poaching activities in Similipal.

Similipal National Park reopens for visitors from today
Similipal National Park reopens for visitors from today

They can book tickets online on a first come and first serve basis by logging into www.similipal.com and odishatourism.gov.in.

Similipal Reopens
Similipal National Park Reopens For Visitors, Check Timings

Similipal National Park reopens for tourists from today.The National Park in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district was closed for visitors for over four months due to monsoon.

Similipal Opens Gates
Good News! Similipal National Park to reopen from November 1

In a good news for nature lovers and tourists, the Similipal National Park, which was closed for the last few months, will reopen for tourists from November 1.

Good News! Similipal National Park to reopen from November 1
Good News! Similipal National Park to reopen from November 1

Tourists can book tickets online on a first come and first serve basis by logging into www.similipal.com and odishatourism.gov.in.

Black Tiger spotted at Similipal
Watch video: Rare black tiger spotted in Similipal National Park

In the 15-second clip shared on Twitter, we can see the tiger leaving scratch marks on a tree. Indian Forest Service Officer Susanta Nanda shared the 15-second clip on his Twitter handle on the occasion of International Tigers Day.

  • Saturday, 30 Jul 2022
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Similipal National Park to remain out of bounds for visitors for 4 months from today
Similipal National Park to remain out of bounds for visitors for 4 months from today

The operation of the jungle safari vehicles will also remain closed from today. The date of reopening of the Tiger Reserve will be notified later.