Chilika Lagoon's Shrinking Power Threatens Its Future
Chilika Lagoon's tidal prism has reduced by 30-40% since the 1990s, weakening its natural flushing capacity. While tourism grows, ecological discipline is crucial for survival.
Chilika Lagoon's tidal prism has reduced by 30-40% since the 1990s, weakening its natural flushing capacity. While tourism grows, ecological discipline is crucial for survival.
Odisha's Chilika Lake, a Ramsar site, faces shrinking due to sediment buildup. Officials prepare a ₹2,000 crore project with IIT Madras to restore its health and tourism.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi directs officials to create a comprehensive five-year plan for Chilika Lake, focusing on dredging, fisheries, and tourism development.
Actor Christopher Atkins, famous for 'Blue Lagoon', recovers from surgery, adding more metal to his body. He thanks fans for support and reveals upcoming work in Australia. Read more.
Odisha government, with IIT Madras, drafts a Rs 2,000 crore project to restore Chilika lagoon's ecosystem, boost fisheries, and promote sustainable tourism. Key interventions planned.
Odisha's 6th National Chilika Bird Festival 2026 inaugurated, highlighting conservation-led tourism, global participation, and community-driven initiatives like the Chilika Boat Race. Explore Asia's largest lagoon.
Supreme Court issues notices to Centre & CPCB over alleged illegal diversion of protected forest land for Gurgaon luxury apartments. NGT order challenged. Details inside.
Odisha ministers met FM Nirmala Sitharaman seeking central support for Chilika Lake conservation. IIT Madras study reveals severe siltation threatening Asia's largest lagoon. Read more.
Discover India's top winter sanctuaries for migratory birds. From Bharatpur to Chilika, explore where thousands of winged visitors flock. Plan your birdwatching trip now!
Wildlife authorities in Chilika have launched a massive 24x7 anti-poaching operation with drones and 80 personnel to safeguard lakhs of migratory birds during the New Year 2026 demand surge. Read how they're protecting the avian visitors.
A 58-year-old man from Berhampur died after falling from a floating bridge vessel in Chilika lake near Satapada. The incident highlights safety concerns on the risky Janhikuda-Satapada water route. Read the full report.
Wildlife officials in Chilika arrested a man for shooting migratory birds. Two carcasses and a gun were seized. This is the third such case in two weeks.
Asia's largest saltwater lagoon, Chilika, is silting up rapidly. Forest department data reveals alarming depth reduction and massive sludge removal efforts. Read the full report.
Discover India's best dolphin-watching spots from Chilika to Goa. Our guide reveals where and when to see Irrawaddy, Gangetic & more dolphins in the wild.
Discover how millions of winged travelers transform North India's wetlands into vibrant avian spectacles each winter, flying thousands of miles from Arctic regions.
In a significant enforcement action, Odisha's wildlife officials have arrested eight individuals for illegal fishing activities in Chilika Lake, seizing banned nets and equipment worth thousands.
Discover India's most breathtaking birding destinations where winter transforms wetlands and forests into avian paradises. From Bharatpur to Chilika, explore where migratory birds create nature's grandest spectacle.