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
Four more Indian sites recognised in Ramsar List as wetlands of international importanceThe aim of the Ramsar list is "to develop and maintain an international network of wetlands which are important for the conservation of glo...
14 Aug, 2021, 11.23 AM IST
Dharmendra Pradhan seeks Centre of Excellence on Marine Biotechnology in OdishaIn a letter to the Union science and technology minister on Tuesday, Pradhan said, the state's coastline provides employment to millions an...
17 Feb, 2021, 03.35 PM IST
Begusarai wetland becomes Bihar’s first & India’s 39th site of international importance12 Nov, 2020, 07.18 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
Varanasi's ghats, Hampi's attractions & Goa's iconic churches: Destinations which are every photographer's paradiseIndia’s diverse culture is truly a photographer’s delight.
19 Mar, 2020, 05.15 AM IST
Lease of Life: Once dead, the freshwater lake in Cuttack is now a haven for birdsSituation had become so dire that by 2007, nearly all of the 182-hectare lake in Banki in Cuttack district was covered by the weeds except ...
23 Feb, 2020, 09.26 AM IST
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29 Jan, 2015, 09.12 AM IST
- 'Uncontrolled dolphin tourism is a big problem for Chilika Lake'
One of the big problems in Chilika is the uncontrolled growth of dolphin tourism, well-known wildlife and conservation filmmaker Shekar Dat...
23 May, 2014, 02.54 PM IST
Drop in number of migratory birds visiting ChilikaOrnithologists said the number of birds had perhaps dwindled due to effect of cyclone Phailin.
14 Jan, 2014, 10.41 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
- Chilika fish safest to eat, outlet opened in city
The researchers from CIFRI had collected multi samples of fish and shell fish from different sectors of the lake from different depth and d...
01 Apr, 2011, 10.24 PM IST
- Fisherfolks defy authorities; demolish illegal prawn farms in Chilika
Due to the apathetic attitude of the local administration who dare not take action against the prawn farms the prawn farms flourished.
20 Jan, 2011, 09.47 PM IST
- Orissa plans bill to regulate fishing in Chilika Lake
In a bid to put curb on irregular fishery practice and check unsustainable method of fishing including shrimp culture inside famous Chilika...
11 Aug, 2010, 08.05 PM IST
- Over 5,000 turtles killed in Orissa since '07
A large number of rare Olive Ridley Turtles were killed and their carcasses found scattered on the beaches from Chilika lake to Paradip por...
20 Mar, 2008, 05.42 AM 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