Zeenat's back home, soon in living roomZeenat, a 3-year-old tigress from Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha, returned home after a 21-day journey through Odisha, Jharkhand, and We...
01 Jan, 2025, 11.18 PM IST
Odisha's tiger population rises to 30: CM Naveen PatnaikOdisha's tiger population rose to 30, including 8 cubs. Similipal Tiger Reserve is now home to 27 tigers, with 13 being pseudo-melanistic. ...
27 Feb, 2024, 08.49 AM IST
Total 10 'black tigers' found in India, all in Odisha's Similipal: GovtIndia has a total of 10 black tigers, exclusively found in Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve. The reserve is identified as a distinct conser...
21 Dec, 2023, 09.37 PM IST
Rare black tiger caught on camera at Similipal: Watch videoThe black tiger was seen in the 16-second video walking up to a tree, reaching up full stretch with its front paws, and clawing the bark. I...
31 Jul, 2022, 07.21 PM IST
- Scientists unravel mystery behind Odisha's ‘black tigers'14 Sep, 2021, 06.40 PM IST
Odisha government constitutes task force after Similipal forest fire incidentA huge fire had broken out in Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve in February. The fire has largely been contained without any loss of life.
09 Mar, 2021, 10.29 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
There has been delay in setting up of STPF by the states: GovernmentJavadekar said the government through Project Tiger and has taken a number of initiatives for protection and conservation of wildlife.
26 Feb, 2015, 05.04 PM IST
There has been delay in setting up of special tiger protection force by the states: GovernmentThe Government on Thursday said there has been a delay in setting up of special tiger protection force (STPF) by the states and they are be...
26 Feb, 2015, 04.59 PM IST
Staff crunch hits tiger protection in Similipal Tiger ReserveThe Special Tiger Protection Force (STPF), a dedicated force formed in August 2013 for better protection of big cats in Similipal Tiger Res...
25 Jun, 2014, 12.36 PM IST
- Similipal Tiger Reserve zeroes in on sites for strayed tiger
The Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) authorities have zeroed in on two sites in the habitat to release a Royal Bengal Tiger that is currently ...
09 Jun, 2014, 11.03 AM 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
- Similipal ready for tourists, opens today
The Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) will begin welcoming tourists from Wednesday.
13 Nov, 2013, 04.37 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
- Tigress found dead in Similipal
The carcass of a Royal Bengal tigress was found at Dhubru Champa under Jodapal beat of the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR).
17 Feb, 2013, 05.08 AM IST
- Jumbo headcount jumps to 1930 in state
Here is some good news for elephant lovers.Odisha has witnessed a jump in pachyderm population, from 1886 in 2010 to 1930, according to the...
28 Jun, 2012, 11.11 PM IST
Orissa wants CRPF batallion to guard Similipal Tiger ReserveWith majority of forest guards refusing to join duty at the Similipal Tiger Reserve in the wake of an attack by Naxalites, Orissa has sough...
28 May, 2009, 06.37 PM IST