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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

Chilika lake, the largest brackish water lake in India which is spread across the districts of Puri, Khurda and Ganjam in Odisha is an important wetland of the country. (HT File Photo)
Published on Feb 11, 2025 09:00 PM IST
ByDebabrata Mohanty

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

A black-winged stilt migratory bird in Chilika lake (HT File Photo)
Published on Dec 11, 2024 12:20 PM IST
ByDebabrata Mohanty

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.

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Updated on Jun 14, 2024 01:25 PM IST
ByLopamudra Maitra

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.

In August last year, the Sultanpur national park was notified as a Ramsar site - a wetland of international importance.(HT File Photo)
Published on Feb 02, 2022 06:09 AM IST
By, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
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