Tag: Similipal Tiger Reserve

Inhabitants of Similipal Tiger Reserve take up road repairing job

At a time when the State and the Centre are boasting of taking a slew of developmental measures for the welfare of the indigenous communities, here in Similipal Tiger Reserve, the inhabitants have to take up the job of repairing the road on their own as their repeated requests to the administration failed to evoke …

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August 23, 2018

Akhand Shikar under strict surveillance of STR

Authorities of Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) claimed to have intensified surveillance in the forest in view of the tribal ritual of ‘Akhand Shikar’ scheduled to commence from 14 April. It is a major headache for the forest and wildlife department of Mayurbhanj district after precautionary measures of fire rage in the forests. Hundreds of people …

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April 7, 2018

Forest blaze in Baripada feared to be man-made

A forest fire has been damaging certain areas of Sapanchua, Rangamatia, Kaptipada, Sarat, Bangiriposi, Dukura under Baripada forest division, Bisoi under Rairangpur forest division and Jashipur and some of the forest areas under Karanjia division since last three days. It is feared that unless steps are taken, it will spread to areas like Chahala, Naana, …

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March 16, 2018

Precautionary measures initiated to check forest fires, villagers alerted

In a bid to check the forest fire several precautionary measures have been initiated informed Deputy Director of Similipal Tiger Reserve, Jagyandatta Pati. The forest department of Mayurbhanj district is geared up to combat forest fire, said officials. At least seven ranges within Baripada, Karanjia and Rairangpur territorial divisions of Similipal Tiger Reserve(STR) and its …

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March 10, 2018

Forest cover gain for Mayurbhanj district

The forest department here claimed that the forest cover has been increased in Mayurbhanj district due to systematic management and protection measures. Deputy director of Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) Dr. Jagyandatta Pati here claimed that the forest cover has been increased by more than 42 sq km as per the latest Indian State of Forest …

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February 23, 2018