From City Palace to Similipal Tiger Reserve: Some quick getaway destinations for the weekendAs the weather begins to cool down, plan a fun getaway to these locations.
15 Nov, 2018, 09.38 AM IST
'Bio-diversity hit by ignorance, low income of forest people'Deputy director of Wildlife Crime Control Bureau identifies ignorance coupled with income as reasons for the pressure on the balance of bio...
29 Dec, 2015, 03.38 PM IST
Over 40 big cats died during last two months in Gujarat: Prakash JavadekarOver 40 big cats including lions and leopards have died during the last two months in Gujarat, the government today said.
23 Jul, 2015, 06.32 PM IST
- Royal Bengal Tiger pugmark found in Hadagarh forest
Forest officials found 'pugmarks' of a Royal Bengal Tiger (RBT) in Hadagarh wildlife sanctuary in Keonjhar district during a recent survey.
30 Apr, 2014, 08.44 AM IST
- Govt ropes in agency to study jumbo habitat
The state government on Saturday roped in a private agency to conduct a "carrying capacity" study of elephants to ensure a sustainable habi...
23 Feb, 2014, 03.02 PM IST
- In 2013, country lost 48 tigers to poachers
The date says Madhya Pradesh lost 12 tigers while Maharashtra accounted for nine deaths followed by Assam and Uttarakhand with eight deaths...
10 Jan, 2014, 02.05 PM IST
- Similipal ready for tourists, opens today
The Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) will begin welcoming tourists from Wednesday.
13 Nov, 2013, 04.37 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
- Investigation teeth to Similipal staff
The staff of Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj district henceforth can investigate elephant poisoning cases.Earlier, forest staff...
01 Oct, 2013, 07.16 AM IST
- Efforts on to rid poachers from Similipal forest reserve area
Wildlife authorities are having a difficult time to restore security in the core area of Similipal tiger reserve in Mayurbhanj district tha...
06 May, 2013, 06.43 AM IST
Odisha to formulate a new policy to avoid elephant deathsWith elephant deaths taking place at regular intervals, the Odisha government has decided to formulate new policy in order to protect jumbo...
26 Apr, 2013, 09.00 PM IST
Clear stand on mining near sanctuary: Shah panel to OdishaShah Commission asked the state government and Union Ministry of Environment to clear their stands on issues relating to mineral exploratio...
04 Mar, 2013, 04.42 PM IST
Leopard, deer skin seized; two poachers heldForest department officials have seized skins of a leopard and a deer from two poachers in Similipal Sanctuary area in Mayurbhanj district.
02 Feb, 2013, 05.04 PM IST
- Six including poacher arrested, leopard skin seized
Six persons, including a poacher, were arrested and a leopard skin and horns of nine sambars seized from them near Similipal wildlife sanct...
11 Nov, 2011, 11.06 PM IST
- Three wildlife reserves from India added to UNESCO's list
The reserves at Simplipal in Orissa, Norkek in Meghalaya and Panchmarhi in Madhya Pradesh are added to the list on Wednesday bringing the t...
27 May, 2009, 02.39 PM IST
Tiger carcass found in Orissa sanctuaryCarcass of a Royal Bengal Tiger has been found by a team of wildlife officials in the dense forest area of Orissa's Kuldiha wildlife sanctu...
27 Apr, 2009, 04.45 PM IST
- Orissa to set up special tourist camps
The Orissa government has decided to set up special camps at various tourist destinations to attract more national and international travel...
01 Sep, 2007, 07.23 PM IST