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Similipal Tiger Reserve faces severe ecological distress due to illegal st
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Biodiversity Hotspot Similipal Tiger Reserve is facing severe ecological distress due to rampant illegal stone mining within its eco-sensitive and buffer zones. The Dukhra range, in particular, has been identified as a hotspot for such illicit activities, which are wreaking havoc on the e
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Similipal becomes India's 107th national park, Odisha's 2nd
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha has been conferred the status of National Park. With this declaration, Similipal becomes the state's second national park after Bhitarkanika and 107th in the country.
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Odisha CM conducts aerial survey of Cyclone Dana-affected areas
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Cyclone Dana hit the Odisha coast on Friday. The cyclonic storm made landfall between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra with wind speeds of 100-110 kmph, uprooted trees, and snapped power lines in several areas.
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Relief measures not adequate, people abandoned: Congress leader Bhakta Cha
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
As Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday held a review meeting post-Cyclone Dana, Congress leader Bhakta Charan Das hit out at the state government and said that the relief measures were not adequate.
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Landfall process of Cyclone Dana commences in Odisha, likely to continue t
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The weather department also informed that the cyclone Dana is very likely to move north-northwestwards and cross the north Odisha and West Bengal coasts between Puri and Sagar Island close to Bhitarkanika and Dhamara (Odisha) during the next 3 to 4 hours as a severe cyclonic storm with a
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Antara River Cruises' Weekend and Short Getaways in Odisha
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 17: Come August, with a number of long weekends, it's time for a short break with the family or a group of four pax! Antara River Cruises recently launched two cabin catamarans in Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha that offer an offbeat two/ three night vacation tra
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Odisha Cong demands suspension of Kharasrota water project
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], August 25 (ANI): Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal demanding suspension of piped water project using Kharasrota river fearing increase of salinity and adverse effects on biodervisity in Bhita
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World's largest white crocodile park in Odisha reopens after annual census
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Kendrapara (Odisha) [India], January 25 (ANI): After the conclusion of the annual census of estuarine crocodiles, Odisha's Bhitarkanika National Park, which is the world's largest white crocodile park in Kendrapara district, was reopened for tourists on Sunday.
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Dharmendra Pradhan calls for national, international exposure for Odisha's
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Kendrapara (Odisha) [India], January 24 (ANI): Underscoring that the Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha holds an important place under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Dekho Apna Desh' initiative, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan called for national and international exposure for the touri
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Odisha organises 2nd edition of 'Eco Retreat' at five locations
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Konark (Odisha) [India], January 17 (ANI): After receiving a phenomenal response during last year's 'Eco Retreats', a glamping festival, the Odisha government has organised the second edition of the festival in five more destinations to highlight diversity in tourism and hospitality in th
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Odisha govt mounts strict vigil to check Bird Flu
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], January 8 (ANI): The Odisha government on Thursday directed the District Collectors, veterinary and forest officials to maintain active surveillance and monitor birds for any sign of suspected avian influenza (Bird Flu) and appropriate measures for controlling i
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