Chilika

Tangi (Khurdha): The government has decided to operate solar and electric boats in Chilika lake to transport passengers. The first solar boat will run on a trial basis in next three months. With the operation of this boat, the…

Puri: At least 100 passengers were trapped in the middle of the Chilika lake after a floating bridge vessel (Bhasa Pola) ferrying them got stranded midway on Sunday morning. According to reports, the incident took place this morning when…

Bhubaneswar: The annual dolphin census kick started at the Chilika brackish water lake today with the participation of 18 teams of experts. As many as three to six members have been deployed in each team. The annual exercise started…

Krushnaprasad: Around 60 passengers of two boats narrowly escaped a mishap after the boats collided head-on in the middle of Chilika lake here in Ganjam district on Sunday. A boat driver along with three otrhers sustained injuries while…

Khurdha: As many as 40 passengers remained stranded in Chilika after a boat ferrying them got stuck in the lake due to technical issues on Friday. The boat with the passengers and 20 motorcycles is stuck 200-300 metres off Janhikuda.…

Chilika: Luxury houseboat ‘Garuda’ is set for commercial operation in Chilika Lake. The luxury houseboat is being operated by Vikash Eco Resorts at Barkul in Chilika. It has been inaugurated by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in presence of…

Chilika: The fishing cat census in Chilika was concluded on Sunday and according to the survey, around 176 fishing cats were found in Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon. The estimation study was conducted by the Chilika Development…

Chilika: The annual dolphin census kick started at the Chilika brackish water lake today with the participation of 18 teams of experts. The entire Chilika lagoon has been divided into several sectors- outer and inner Chilika, northern…

Khurda: The number of migratory birds visiting Chilika lake has declined significantly this year compared to last year. As per the finding of the enumeration exercise conducted on Tuesday, around 10, 74, 173 birds of 183 species visited…

Khurdha: Two poachers have been arrested by the Tangi wildlife division for allegedly hunting birds from Chilika lake on Thursday. The poachers have been identified as Dusmanta Behera and Surendra Behera, both from Jaguleipadar village…