Chilika lake

Bhubaneswar: A massive fire broke out at the Kalupada ghat of Odisha’s Chilika lake today. The grasslands near Kalupada ghat in Khurda district caught fire in the afternoon. The blaze soon engulfed several bushes near a fishing jetty at…

Wetlands play a crucial role in maintaining many natural cycles and support a wide range of biodiversity. They serve as natural buffer against flooding and droughts. Besides, wetlands protect our coastlines and help fight climate change.…

Bhubaneswar: A rare species of bird was rescued from Tangi area in Odisha’s Khurda district today. The bird, identified as white-bellied sea eagle, was found on the premises of Chandeswar Jagannath temple near Tangi today morning.…

Bhubaneswar: Forest department officials have arrested a poacher and seized 14 dead migratory birds from his possession near Chilika lake in Odisha. A 12-member team of the Forest department raided several places under Brahmagiri range…

Bhubaneswar: A boatman reportedly went missing after he accidently fell into Chilika lake in Odisha while carrying tourists on a fun trip today afternoon. The missing boatman has been identified as Bikram Jali (55), a resident Balabhadra…

Bhubaneswar: The Centre has released funds for conservation and management of Chilika lake in Odisha. The Centre has released the funds under the National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Eco-Systems (NPCA). The Centre had given its…

Puri/Brahmagiri: Large numbers of visitors are expected to throng different tourist destinations in Puri including Chilika Lake for picnicking during the New Year. However, as many as 784 unregistered boats operational in the district could…

Brahmagiri: The milk of a particular species of buffalo, found near Odisha’s Chilika lake, has some special qualities and can cure cancer, claimed ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) scientist Dr. Mahesh Dige. Dige…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has plans to erect the longest ropeway of 5.3 km in length to connect Prayagi of Krushnaprasad and Kalijai temple in Chilika Lake. A proposal in this regard will be sent soon to Union Ministry of Road…

Krushnaprasad: As many as two tourists drowned to death after a boat capsized in Chilika lake today evening. Bodies of the deceased were recovered later in the day after a frantic search. Around 13 persons were on board and at least 10…