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Dolphin census begins in Chilika Lake after sightings across lagoon
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The three-day enumeration drive is being carried out by the Chilika Wildlife Division in coordination with the Chilika Development Office to assess the current population, distribution, and habitat use of dolphins in Asia's largest brackish water lagoon.
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Odisha: Migratory birds arrive at Chilika Lake as temperature drops
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to ANI, DFO Nayak said that the birds congregate at multiple locations across Chilika. He also highlighted Nalbana and Mangalajodi as key destinations for bird lovers. In the recent bird estimation, the lake encountered about 11,27,000 birds, according to the DFO.
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Odisha Bihanga Utsav 2026 underway to celebrate migratory birds at Chilika
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Odisha Bihanga Utsav 2026 is underway from December 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026. The nearly 3-month-long program is being held to celebrate migratory birds at Chilika Lake and attract bird lovers.
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Over two lakh migratory birds arrive at Chilika Lake; authorities tighten
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Chilika Wildlife Division DFO Amlan Nayak said the early trends indicate a strong migratory season. "This year, the number of migratory birds has exceeded two lakhs.
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Annual Bird census conducted in Odisha's Chilika Wildlife division
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
In a significant exercise to monitor the health of its ecosystem, the Chilika Wildlife Division in Odisha conducted its annual bird census today.
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Migratory birds arrive at Odisha's Chilika Lake as winter sets in
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Migratory birds have started arriving at Chilika Lake in Odisha as winter begins.
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Bamboo music battle: Former Odisha CM and Vietnam tribals perform at Chili
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Former Odisha Chief Minister Giridhar Gomango on Sunday led a unique music performance. Gomango, accompanied by his troupe, showcased the traditional 'Dhap' music and created rhythms using bamboo instruments On the second day of the Chilika Shelduck International Folk Festival at the Odi Art
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5-day Chilika Shelduck International Folk Festival begins in Odisha's Khor
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The festival which celebrates the traditions and cultural heritage of Odisha is held at the Purvasha Folk and Tribal Art Museum in Khordha.
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Cyclone Dana: Fishermen advised not to go into Odisha's Chilika Lake till
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Ahead of the anticipated landfall of Cyclone Dana along the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal, the District Fisheries Officer (Biology and Technology) spoke regarding the government's preparedness efforts.
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Odisha: Migratory birds flock early to Chilka, zero tolerance towards poac
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Migratory birds have arrived in Chilka lake one month earlier than their scheduled time and the Chilika Wildlife Division is taking several measures for their protection, said forest officer Amlan Nayak, zero tolerance towards poaching will be a mandate this year as last year.
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Depression over Odisha coast to weaken gradually, predicts IMD
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The depression over the Odisha coast near Chilika Lake on Saturday remained practically stationary during the past three hours and lay centred at 08:30 am over the same region at latitude 19.6°N and longitude 85.4°E, about 40 km south-southwest of Puri and 70 km East-Northeast of G
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Depression near Chilika Lake to gradually weaken in next 24 hours: IMD
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
"It is likely to move further west-northwestwards across Odisha and Chhattisgarh and weaken gradually during the next 24 hours," said the IMD.
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