Garvita OdiaBhubaneswar, 29 January: The annual blackbuck census started today in Ghumusar South, Ghumusar North, and Berhampur forest ranges of Ganjam district. The census will be conducted in two phases. Officials expect the population to rise from last year’s count of 404. Eighteen teams, comprising forest staff and students, have been trained for the exercise at a special camp inside Lalsingh nursery in North Ghumusar. Forest officials believe the blackbuck population has increased due to improved conservation measures and awareness among local communities.
State-wide fire safety mock drill on March 28
Garvita Odia- March 23, 2026
Bhubaneswar,23/03/2026: The Housing & Urban Development Department, in collaboration with Odisha Fire Services, conducted a sensitization workshop on fire safety awareness and preparedness today. The session was aimed at synchronizing…
