Tag: Hirakud Reservoir

Sambalpur: In order to control the flood situation in low-lying areas of the Mahanadi river system, the Hirakud dam authorities closed eight sluice gates on Monday. At present, the excess ...

Bhubaneswar: With an aim to protect and preserve the environment, 11 new Indian wetlands have been recognised as of international importance, including three in Odisha. They have received the prestigious ...

Sambalpur: As the water level of the Hirakud reservoir in Odisha’s Sambalpur is rising since Wednesday, the authorities opened six more sluice gates on Friday to release excess floodwaters. The ...

Sambalpur: The annual migratory bird census will at Hirakud reservoir in Sambalpur district will commence from January 7. As many as 21 teams will be engaged in the bird counting ...

Sambalpur: The Hirakud Dam authorities have opened two more sluice gates of the reservoir to release floodwater. A total of 42 gates have been opened so far to handle the ...

Bhubaneswar: Amid the ongoing row over sharing of Mahanadi water, the Odisha government on Monday claimed that neighbouring state Chhattisgarh is using the water exclusively for industries. Speaking to the ...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government’s decision to launch daytime cruise services at five selected water bodies -- Chilika Lake, Mahanadi, Bhitarkanika, Satkosia Gorge and Hirakud reservoir -- has raised the hackles ...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to launch cruise services to boost the state's tourism sector. As per a plan, the Tourism Department will introduce daytime cruise services in Chilika ...

Sambalpur: There has been a rise in the number of migratory birds in Hirakud reservoir compared to last year. According to sources, forest officials spotted 1,45,946 birds of 92 species ...