Chilika lake a hotspot of biodiversity"For the first time, near-threatened ferruginous ducks and a group of Eurasian otters were spotted in the lagoon in the 2022 Flora and Faun...
04 Feb, 2022, 01.16 PM IST
IIT Madras' dredging methodology helps Odisha's Chilika Lake to triple Irrawaddy Dolphin populationNew Delhi, May 29 () A research project by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has helped Odisha's Chilika lake, Asia's largest...
29 May, 2020, 02.11 PM IST
Migratory birds arrive in Chilika lakeMigratory birds have started arriving at the Chilika.They were spotted at Mangalajodi and Nalabana Island, the designated bird sanctuary in...
23 Oct, 2014, 01.59 PM IST
Poachers kill 25 migratory birds in Chilika Lake, 2 heldThe state government has banned entry into 15.53 sqkm area of the Nalabana bird sanctuary during winter when lakhs of migratory birds land ...
18 Jan, 2014, 04.57 PM IST
- Mobile museum on aquatic species
A mobile museum of aquatic animals on the Chandrabhaga beach has become the latest tourist attraction of Konark.
24 Dec, 2013, 04.23 AM IST
Sanctuaries face towering problem in Odisha after Cyclone PhailinAs many as 20 VHF towers were damaged in the October 12 cyclone in different wildlife sanctuaries of the state, leading to disruption of co...
23 Oct, 2013, 12.32 AM IST
- Salinity drop hits Chilika bird count this year
Close to 18,000 birds have shunned the biggest waterfowl habitat in the country this summer, as compared to last year.
28 May, 2013, 12.43 AM IST
- Some winged guests stay put in Chilika
Some migratory birds flocking to Chilika during winter have stayed put ilagoon."This is an unusual trend.
06 May, 2013, 06.49 AM IST
Dolphin population rises to 152 in Chilika lake in OrissaGood news for wildlife lovers from Chilika Lake. The population of Irrawaddy dolphins has increased by 4.6 per cent compared to last year's...
22 Jan, 2013, 07.02 PM IST
Winged guests arrive in ChilikaMigratory birds have started arriving at the Chilika.On Monday, wildlife officials spotted many of those in Nalabana bird sanctuary.
10 Oct, 2012, 05.12 AM IST
- Chilika bracing up for state-of-art high tech lake monitoring system
The CDA would spend Rs 5 to Rs 6 crores upgradation of the infrastructures of the important landing center for hygienic handling, maintenan...
20 Jun, 2012, 04.36 PM IST
Odisha to enact law to keep Chilika pollution freeEncouraged over the increase in the fish production in Chilika Lake, Odisha government today said it would soon bring a new legislation to ...
18 Jun, 2012, 09.50 PM IST
- Winter guests enjoy Chilika hospitality during summer too
As many as 77,609 birds of 75 species were found to be staying in the about 1100-sq km lake, according to the summer bird count conducted b...
25 May, 2012, 05.16 AM IST
- Eight migratory birds poached in Chilika
At least eight migratory birds of different species have been poached by two persons in the famous Chilika lake area, wildlife officials sa...
19 Dec, 2010, 04.46 PM IST
- Chilika: India's largest brackish water lake
The sea gently embraces Chilika Lake’s waters as wildlife thrives.Dotted with islands, it is now a superb sight for dolphin watching, and e...
06 Mar, 2008, 12.38 AM IST
- Flamingoes increasingly choosing Chilika as home
Flamingoes from Iran, Pakistan and Bangladesh flocking to the Nalabana bird sanctuary every winter may be making it their permanent home.
05 Mar, 2008, 12.08 PM IST
- More birds visited Chilika this year
The improved habitat and protection measures at the Chilika lake has attracted more winged guests to the country's largest brackish water l...
08 Jan, 2008, 01.52 PM IST