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Updated Mar 04, 2021 | 08:24 IST Patnaik reviewed the fire situation at Similipal National Park a day after Union Environment, forest and Climate Change Minister Prakash Javadekar sought a report on the devastating fire at the Park. Similipal forest fire&nbsp | &nbspPhoto Credit:&nbspANI Bhubaneswar: The fire which has been raging at Odishas Similipal National Park for around a week was brought under control, the Chief Ministers office said on Thursday. CM Naveen Patn...

Similipal forest fire: Odisha claims no loss of life, issues SOP to regulate blaze India Updated: Thursday, March 4, 2021, 14:03 [IST] Bhubaneswar, Mar 04: The Odisha government on Wednesday claimed that there was no loss of life in the Similipal National Park fire, which has been raging for around a week and spreading to newer areas. However, it was not clear from a statement issued by the Chief Ministers Office what the authorities meant "no loss of life" of humans or animals. According to th...

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], March 4 (ANI): The Odisha government on Wednesday has claimed that there was no loss of life in the Similipal National Park fire, which has been raging for around a week and continues to rage the forest area, according to Chief Minister's Office (CMO).

Odisha claims no loss of life in Similipal forest fire, issues SOP to regulate blaze PTI Updated Mar 4, 2021, 10:59 am IST As many as 1,000 people including forest officials, locals and volunteers are engaged in disconnecting the fire line  While the government is yet to ascertain the cause of the blaze, local people said that forest fire is an annual phenomenon in Similipal but the intensity is high this year. (Twitter/@nv_odisha) Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Wednesday claimed...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (File Photo) World Wildlife Day: We should ensure protection of forests, safe habitats for animals, says PM Modi ANI | Updated: Mar 03, 2021 10:11 IST New Delhi [India], March 3 (ANI): On the occasion of World Wildlife Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid emphasis on the protection of forests and safe habitats for animals and also extended gratitude to those working towards wildlife protection. Taking to Twitter, he highlight...

World Wildlife Day: Cheetahs, which once roamed across much of India and West Asia, are now confined to just a few dozen animals in remote regions of Iran. The big cat was declared extinct in India over 70 years ago. The worlds fastest land mammal is considered vulnerable under the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)s red list of threatened species, with a declining population of less than 7,000 found primarily in African savannas. However, on Wednesday, Union Environment Mini...

Environment ministry pitches for green compliance over closure of violating industry in coastal areas SECTIONS Share Synopsis Operation in ecologically sensitive areas like coastal areas without prior green clearances usually invites legal action, fines and even closures. Hundreds of projects are said to be operating across coastal areas without prior approvals. Agencies This implementation will be overseen and enforced by the State CZMA/Environment department. The Environment ministry is incre...

Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday said that the government has been working on reintroduction of Cheetah in the country.On the occasion of the World Wildlife Day, Javadekar tweeted: "India has a thriving wildlife ...

Photo Credit: IANS IANSLive New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday said that the government has been working on reintroduction of Cheetah in the country. To get full access of the story, click here to subscribe to IANS News Service © 2021 IANS India Private Limited. All Rights Reserved. The reproduction of the story/photograph in any form will be liable for legal action. For news, views and gossips, follow IANS at Twitter. Update: 03-March-2021

The Odisha government on Wednesday claimed that there was no loss of life in the Similipal National Park fire, which has been raging for around a week and spreading to newer areas. However, it was not clear from a statement issued by the Chief Ministers Office what the authorities meant "no loss of life" of humans or animals. PTI tried to contact Additional Chief Secretary of Forest and Environment Department, Mona Sharma, for a clarification on this, but calls to him remained unanswered and...