Similipal, Odisha Biosphere Reserve Devoured By Forest Fires; CM Naveen Patnaik Orders Action, Deploys Over 1000 Men To Contain Huge Blaze

INDIA Team Latestly| Mar 04, 2021 03:43 PM IST
A+
A-

Over a week after Odisha's Similipal Forest Reserve (also known as the Similipal Tiger Reserve) caught fire, the state administration has swung into action to douse the flame that continues to rage on. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik held a high-level review meeting on the situation. He described Similipal Forest as a valuable asset of the world. Patnaik also directed officials on March 3 to ensure the conservation of the forest & take precautionary measures to avoid the recurrence of a forest fire. The Odisha government engaged a team of over 1,000 people, including 750 forest guards & deployed 40 vehicles including fire tenders & 240 blowers to the Similipal biosphere reserve in Mayurbhanj district.

Tags:
Bikram Keshari Arukh CM Naveen Patnaik forest fires Mayurbhanj district Odisha Odisha Biosphere Reserve Odisha Forest Fire Prakash Javedkar Similipal Similipal Tiger Reserve
RELATED VIDEOS
‘Didi Walks Like Royal Bengal Tiger’: Mamata Banerjee Calmly Handles Protesters Interrupting Her Speech at Oxford Event

‘Didi Walks Like Royal Bengal Tiger’: Mamata Banerjee Calmly Handles Protesters Interrupting Her Speech at Oxford Event

2:54
Techie Arrested From Pune for Murdering Wife, Leaving Her Body Stuffed Inside Suitcase in Rented Bengaluru House

Techie Arrested From Pune for Murdering Wife, Leaving Her Body Stuffed Inside Suitcase in Rented Bengaluru House

1:49
Nalasopara: Woman Stabs Stepfather, Cuts His Private Parts for Sexually Abusing Her for Past 2 Years; Arrested

Nalasopara: Woman Stabs Stepfather, Cuts His Private Parts for Sexually Abusing Her for Past 2 Years; Arrested

1:56
Bank Holiday 2025: Will Banks Remain Open or Closed on March 29, 30 and 31? All Details Here

Bank Holiday 2025: Will Banks Remain Open or Closed on March 29, 30 and 31? All Details Here

2:46
Bihar Shocker: ‘Jilted Lover’ Kills Girl, Her Father Before Shooting Himself Dead at Ara Railway Station

Bihar Shocker: ‘Jilted Lover’ Kills Girl, Her Father Before Shooting Himself Dead at Ara Railway Station

1:56
‘Kaat Denge Tumhe’: Kunal Kamra Receiving Death Threats, Seeks a Week’s Time To Appear Before Mumbai Police Amid Political Row Over ‘Gaddar’ Remarks on Eknath Shinde

‘Kaat Denge Tumhe’: Kunal Kamra Receiving Death Threats, Seeks a Week’s Time To Appear Before Mumbai Police Amid Political Row Over ‘Gaddar’ Remarks on Eknath Shinde

2:29
‘God Must Have Created Men First Because…’: Dimple Yadav’s Witty Remarks Leave Audience, Akhilesh Yadav in Splits

‘God Must Have Created Men First Because…’: Dimple Yadav’s Witty Remarks Leave Audience, Akhilesh Yadav in Splits

1:52
‘I Will Not Apologise’: Kunal Kamra Issues Statement After His Stand-Up Act Criticising Eknath Shinde Triggered Political Storm, Slams Show Venue’s Vandalism

‘I Will Not Apologise’: Kunal Kamra Issues Statement After His Stand-Up Act Criticising Eknath Shinde Triggered Political Storm, Slams Show Venue’s Vandalism

2:55

Short Videos
Google Trends Google Trends
Today's Trends
  • INR
  • USD
  • EUR
View all
City Petrol Diesel
New Delhi 96.72 89.62
Kolkata 106.03 92.76
Mumbai 106.31 94.27
Chennai 102.74 94.33
View all
Currency Price Change

Editor's Choice

Trending Topics
Virat KohliKerala Lottery ResultsNarendra ModiIPL 2025Sunita WilliamsVadodaraLadki Bahin YojanaChaitra Navratri 2025Rohit SharmaEid 2025PM Internship SchemeKim Soo-hyunWordle Hints
Close
Latestly whatsapp channel