Similipal National Park

Baripada: Similipal National Park in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district is grappling with a severe wildfire outbreak as 30 locations within the park have been engulfed by flames due to the prevailing dry spell and intense heatwave. The majority…

Baripada: Because of the incessant rains and dense fog in the area, the Similipal National Park was closed for visitors on Thursday, informed authorities of the Similipal North Wildlife Division. During the past few days, this region has…

Baripada: After remaining closed for a month, Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district reopened for tourists on Wednesday. The opening of the Similipal Tiger Reserve was facilitated through a meeting on Tuesday that…

Baripada: The tiger census started in the Similipal National Park in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district on Tuesday. This enumeration of the wild cats will continue till the end of October. The tiger census is being conducted in 173 beats of 16…

Baripada: Similipal National Park, Asia's second-largest biosphere reserve, is set to reopen its doors to tourists from October 14 after being closed for nearly five months during the monsoon season. This renowned Tiger Reserve is situated…

Mayurbhanj: A major operation is underway in Similipal National Park's outskirts in the Mayurbhanj district. Police have arrested three poachers and seized eight country-made guns following raids at multiple places, as reported. The…

Bhubaneswar: Another wild elephant was allegedly killed by poachers in the Simlipal forest of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha. Its tusks are suspected to be taken away, which increases suspicion that this may be the handiwork of some…

Bhubaneswar: Turam Prusty, the contractual forest employee posted in Similipal, who was under treatment for poisoning in Cuttack’s SCB Medical College passed away. Turam was an eyewitness to the poaching of a tusker and burning of its…

Mayurbhanj: The Similipal National Park in the Mayurbhanj district, which remained closed for several months has now reopened for tourists. Visitors are allowed to enter the sanctuary through Jashipur and Pithbata gates from 6 am and…

Mayurbhanj: After the closure of over four months due to monsoon, Similipal National Park will reopen for tourists from November 1. The National Park was closed since June 15. A maximum of thirty-five four-wheelers carrying visitors will…