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Chilika’s Winter Guests Are Coming Back: What the Bird Census Will Tell Us This Year
Every winter, Chilika Lake welcomes lakhs of migratory birds travelling along the Central Asian Flyway. The January 2026 census recorded more than 11.32 lakh birds across 196 species, with Nalabana witnessing a notable increase in numbers. But the picture is not entirely reassuring. Resident bird numbers fell sharply, while poaching, habitat…
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Where Does Odisha’s Fly Ash Go?
Odisha produces millions of tonnes of fly ash every year from its coal-fired power plants, and official figures…
Cyclone Arnab Crosses Andhra Coast and Weakens: Southern Odisha Now Braces for…
Cyclone Arnab has crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast and weakened, bringing some relief to coastal communities after…
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Chilika’s Winter Guests Are Coming Back: What the Bird Census Will Tell Us This Year
Every winter, Chilika Lake welcomes lakhs of migratory birds travelling along the Central Asian Flyway. The January 2026 census recorded more than 11.32 lakh birds across 196 species, with Nalabana witnessing a notable increase in numbers.…
Before the Arribada: What Really Happens at Gahirmatha and Rushikulya
Olive ridley turtles return to Odisha’s coast each year to nest in extraordinary numbers, making Gahirmatha, Rushikulya and the Devi river mouth some of the region’s most important nesting sites. But the 2026 season brought an unexpected…
Odisha’s Threatened Wildlife: Species, Habitats and How We Can Help
Odisha is home to diverse wildlife, from tigers, elephants and Indian gaur in its forests to Irrawaddy dolphins in Chilika Lagoon and olive ridley turtles along its coast. However, habitat loss, poaching, pollution and human-wildlife…
Why a Dead Tree Is Still Alive With Ecological Activity
Dead trees continue to support forest ecosystems long after they stop growing. Standing trunks and fallen logs provide shelter, food and breeding sites for insects, birds, fungi and other organisms. As decomposers break down the wood,…
How Scientists Know Whether a River Is Healthy
A river can look clean and still be unhealthy. Scientists assess river health by measuring dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, nutrients and other water-quality indicators, while also studying aquatic organisms and river habitats. Because…
