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The annual bird census at Chilika Lake, Asia's largest brackish water lagoon and a vital wintering site for migratory birds, has concluded with encouraging results. Enumerators recorded 1,132,200 birds from...

Disguised as a dry leaf, alive with hidden colour—the Indian Oakleaf Butterfly reminds us that nature’s greatest beauty often chooses to remain unseen. The Indian Oakleaf Butterfly (Kallima inachus) is...

The second day of the 36th Konark Festival 2025 showcased the classical dance forms Kuchipudi and Odissi. The event commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Minister of...

The 93rd birth anniversary of Pradyumna Bal — renowned socialist leader, distinguished journalist, and founder Editor of Pragativadi — was commemorated on November 8. The Jayanti Samaroha of Pradyumna Bal...

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today inaugurated the iconic Cuttack Balijatra 2025, hailing the centuries-old festival as a vibrant testament to the Odia community’s spirit of adventure, resilience, and maritime...

Mr K. Shiva Kumar, a wildlife storyteller and photographer from Rayagada, Odisha, led a remarkable rescue mission that turned hunters into protectors. Known as the “Owl Man,” Shiva has documented...

The Forest Owlet (Athene blewitti) is one of India’s most remarkable conservation stories - a bird once thought to be extinct, rediscovered after more than a century. This small, stocky...

The Indian Roller, once a common sight and state bird of Karnataka, Odisha, and Telangana, now teeters on the edge of the IUCN Red List. The IUCN recently upgraded the...

The ongoing delay in the inventory of the Ratna Bhandar, the sacred treasury of the Jagannath Temple in Puri, has ignited a fierce political debate in Odisha. The opposition Biju...