Kandhamal admin launches survey of non-timber forest products | Bhubaneswar News
Berhampur: Kandhamal district administration Monday launched a village-wise survey of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in association with NGOs across the district. The survey is claimed to be the first of More...
Govt urged to set up eco-tourism facilities in Jeypore forest division
Koraput: Despite being home to lush teak forests, picturesque landscapes, natural streams and the revered Gupteswar cave shrine of Lord Shiva, the Jeypore forest division has lagged behind in eco-tourism infrastructure, More...
Injured elephant calf dies in Keonjhar forest
Keonjhar: An elephant calf, around 1.5 years old, died of injuries early on Friday in Chamakpur area of Joda section in the district. The elephant calf was first spotted by forest officials on April More...
Collector orders probe into illegal mining in S’garh forest area | Bhubaneswar News
Rourkela: Sundargarh district collector Manoj Satyawan Mahajan has ordered an immediate investigation into illegal coal mining in Hemgir area under Gopalpur forest range, following reports of long-running unauthorised More...
Forest squad member suffers burn injuries in bid to stop wildfire
Rourkela: A forest squad member suffered critical burn injuries while battling a wildfire in Brahmani reserve forest under Kuanrmunda range in Sundargarh district on Monday. The incident occurred More...
Man identified for beating elephants in K’jhar, forest dept launches manhunt | Bhubaneswar News
Keonjhar: The forest department has identified the accused who is seen in a viral video beating an elephant with a stick in Keonjhar district. A manhunt has been launched to apprehend him.Divisional forest officer, More...
Forest dept provides water to wild animals inside jungle | Bhubaneswar News
Kendrapada: With water bodies around Bhitarkanika National Park and its nearby areas running dry with the advent of summer, the forest department has taken steps to provide water to prevent spotted deer, wild More...
Teen found dead in Bargarh forest, classmate detained for questioning | Bhubaneswar News
Sambalpur:A 15-year-old student was found dead with severe head injuries in a forest area of Bargarh district on Monday. Police have detained his classmate for questioning in connection with the More...
Forest officials esnure water availability as temp rises
Berhampur: Forest officials in Ganjam district have initiated comprehensive measures to ensure water availability for wildlife, particularly blackbucks and peacocks, as temperatures continues to More...
‘Forest fires cause scarcity of red ants for zoo pangolins’ | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: It is forest fire season, and pangolins bred in Nandankanan zoo here might face food scarcity as its favourite feed, red weaver ants, become scarce, officials said. The ants are also hard to find More...