Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapada district is closed from May 1 to July 31 for the mating and nesting season of saltwater crocodiles to ensure their safety and prevent disturbances. Forest officials are taking measures to protect the crocodiles during this crucial period.
The forest department has set up hatcheries at three places in Gahirmatha marine sanctuary in Kendrapada district to protect eggs laid by Olive Ridley sea turtles from predators, poachers, tidal waves and beach erosion.
District health authorities order probe after videos of a patient being treated under a cellphone light at a health centre in Derabish, Kendrapada district, go viral. Investigation underway.
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying Shri Parshottam Rupala interacted with fishermen, and fisherwomen to understand their issues and grievances at Paradip Fishing Harbour, Jagatsinghpur District, Odisha today dur