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Environment ministry orders cost-benefit analysis of bridge over Chilika lake
Chilika Lake is known for its endangered Irrawady Dolphins as well as millions of migratory birds that flock the brackish water lagoon every winter

Environmentalists oppose highway project over Chilika Lake, citing biodiversity threat
Chilika, covering 1,100 sq km, is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the second-largest in the world

How the World Was Born: Read an excerpt from a book on Indian creation myths
Who protects boats in Odisha’s Chilika Lake from the vagaries of the weather? Through the unfortunate tale of a new bride, see how Kalijai Island got its name.

World Wetlands Day: History, significance and this year's theme
Wetlands are ecosystems where water is the primary factor controlling the environment and the associated plant and animal life. They are very crucial for humans as well as planet Earth.
