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148 Lichen species with potential anti-cancer properties identified in Sim
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Researchers from Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University in Baripada found 148 lichen species in Similipal National Park, the highest ever in Odisha.
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Odisha's Similipal National Park sees crocodile population rise to 84 in l
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The latest three-day census conducted from January 6 to 8, 2026, in Odisha's Mayurbhanj, Similipal National Park Crocodile census was declared today. The crocodile population is on the rise
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Odisha: Similipal National Park reopens for tourists in Mayurbhanj
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Asia's second-largest biosphere, Similipal National Park, re-opens for tourists on Saturday in Mayurbhanj, Odisha.
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Similipal becomes India's 107th national park, Odisha's 2nd
Updated : 1 year 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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Intense cold hits Odisha's Mayurbhanj, dense fog hinders visibility
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Mayurbhanj district in Odisha has been experiencing an intense cold wave, with dense fog and low visibility reported in many areas. The region, known for its picturesque landscapes and home to the Similipal National Park, has transformed into a winter wonderland.
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Tiger census begins at Similipal National Park in Odisha's Mayurbhanj
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
S .K. Popli, Indian Forest Service, Principal Chief Conservator Forest(Wild Life) and CWLW Odisha said, "The Odisha Forest Department will conduct a yearly tiger census starting November 1, 2023. The census will be conducted in three phases: sign survey, line-transect survey, and camera trap
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Odisha: 10 poachers held for murdering forester at Similipal National Park
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Giving details of the murder of the forester, SP Batula said, "On the intervening night of June 16 and June 17, the accused entered the forest land for the purpose of hunting. After the patrolling team spotted them and asked them to surrender, the poachers opened fire on them during which th
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Odisha: Forest guard shot dead by poachers at Similipal National Park, 2 h
Updated : 3 years ago IST
A forest guard was shot dead by a poacher in Similipal National Park of Odisha's Mayurbhanj district on Tuesday.
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President Murmu to visit her native village in Odisha, Similipal National
Updated : 3 years ago IST
President Droupadi Murmu will be visiting her native Rairangpur for the first time after assuming office, informed officials.
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Forest fires contained and controlled in Odisha
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], March 15 (ANI): The Odisha government on Sunday claimed that the forest fire situation in the state is "totally contained and controlled".
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Odisha cancels leaves of forest officials in wake of raging forest fires
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], March 10 (ANI): The Forest and Environment Department of Odisha on Wednesday cancelled the leaves of field forest officials in all divisions of the state in view of the forest fire alerts.
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Odisha government claims no loss of life in Similipal forest fire
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], March 4 (ANI): The Odisha government on Wednesday has claimed that there was no loss of life in the Similipal National Park fire, which has been raging for around a week and continues to rage the forest area, according to Chief Minister's Office (CMO).
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