Odisha

Compensation for wild animal attack deaths hiked to Rs 4L

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced that the state government has decided to increase the compensation amount for those killed in wild animal attacks to Rs 4 lakh. Earlier, Rs 3 lakh was being provided in such cases.

At a function organised at Jaydev Bhawan here to observe the state-level wildlife week, the chief minister said, “An ex-gratia of Rs 2,000 will be provided for sheep and goats killed by wild animals and Rs 750 in case of lambs.”

The decision was taken in view of losses incurred by villagers owing to the recent attack on sheep and goats in Niali, Jagatsinghpur, Bhanjanagar and several other parts of the state, official sources said.

The event was attended by forest and environment minister Bijayshree Routray, additional chief secretary Suresh Mohapatra and other senior government officials.

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Champions Trophy: Virat Kohli (100*) Masterclass Floors Pakistan; Check Milestones He Conquered

Dubai: ODI cricket, Pakistan – they bring out the best in Virat Kohli. The Dubai… Read More

2 hours ago

3 Arrested For Looting Govt Official By Using Toy Gun In Odisha

Cuttack: Three criminals were arrested by Choudwar police in Odisha’s Cuttack district for allegedly looting… Read More

2 hours ago

ISL: 10-Man Odisha FC Go Down 0-1 To Toppers Mohun Bagan Via Injury-Time Goal

Kolkata: Odisha FC fought gallantly in the lion’s den but finally returned empty-handed. Up against league… Read More

2 hours ago

Caught Using AI To Solve Maths Problem, Class X Board Exam Candidate Loses A Year!

Kolkata: A West Bengal secondary board exam (Madhyamik) candidate recently took Artificial Intelligence (AI) to… Read More

3 hours ago

4th Batch Of Illegal Immigrants Back: 12 Indians Deported From US To Panama Arrive At Delhi’s IGI Airport

New Delhi: A fourth batch of Indian nationals deported from the US arrived at Indira… Read More

3 hours ago

Record 6.82 Lakh Olive Ridley Turtles Visit Odisha’s Rushikulya River Mouth For Mass Nesting

Berhampur: Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha’s Ganjam district has emerged as a major rookery for… Read More

4 hours ago