19 Fishermen Arrested for Illegal Fishing in Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary
In a strict crackdown on unlawful maritime activities, the Forest Department arrested 19 fishermen and seized two trawlers for illegal ...
Tag: wildlife protection
55 Live Turtles Seized in Malkangiri, 4 Arrested
Motu Police and the Forest Department intercepted an inter-state smuggling operation in Malkangiri district, rescuing 55 live turtles and arresting ...
Nandankanan Celebrates World Lion Day: 17 Asiatic Lions and a Legacy of Hand-Reared Cubs
As the world marks World Lion Day on 10 August, Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, stands as a shining ...
Odisha Unveils Integrated Forest Command Centre for Smarter Governance
The Integrated Forest Monitoring & Command Centre (IFMCC) was inaugurated by the Minister for Forest, Environment and Climate Change, Labour ...
Odisha Gets Its First Elephant Training Centre in Kalahandi, Boosting Wildlife Conservation Efforts
Odisha has taken a significant step towards wildlife conservation with the inauguration of the state's first-ever elephant training centre at ...
World Sparrow Day Observed Across Odisha: Urgent Call to Protect Declining Sparrow Population
World Sparrow Day was observed across Odisha on Thursday, raising awareness about the alarming decline in sparrow populations due to ...
Viral Video of Wild Boar Killing in Kalahandi Sparks Forest Dept Probe
A disturbing video showing youths killing a wild boar and roasting its meat went viral on social media. Forest Department ...
Odisha Forest Dept Suspends ACF Suryakant Behera Over Elephant Death Case
The Odisha Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department has suspended Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) Suryakant Behera of Balliguda Forest ...
Seven Fishermen Arrested for Illegal Fishing in Gahiramatha Marine Sanctuary
In a significant enforcement action to protect Odisha’s fragile marine ecosystem, the forest department has arrested seven fishermen for engaging ...
Leopard Rescued from Hunter’s Trap Near Chhattisgarh–Odisha Border
Forest officials successfully rescued a leopard that had been trapped by hunters in a remote forested area near Kokodi village ...
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