Ahead of elections, Odisha waives off sal leaf royalty
Imposition of GST and royalty had together almost stopped the procurement of the leaves, which are used to make biodegradable plates
Elephant electrocution deaths: Odisha gives Rs 445 cr to power DISCOMS to prevent live wire snare
Electric wire trap poaching is a growing concern in the state; at least seven elephants have died in the last 10 months
3,000 crocodiles born in Bhitarkanika National Park
Forest officers saw 103 nests of saltwater crocodiles this breeding season
Villagers in Odisha’s Malkangiri kill, consume meat of mugger crocodile
Odisha forest department officials detained a few villagers over the incident
Bichitrapur and Kirtania ports will endanger Olive Ridleys
Odisha forest department says ship movement will disturb turtle habitat