Odisha: Court convicts 11 in Similipal tusker poaching case, delivers major boost to wildlife protection

Apr 03, 2026

The case pertains to the illegal hunting of a tusker within the protected boundaries of Similipal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its...

Shadow of forest returns: Vizag Zoo unveils Black Panther after 4-decade hiatus

Apr 22, 2026

In a historic moment for wildlife enthusiasts in Andhra Pradesh, the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP) officially released a female Black Panther into its...

Odisha's Similipal Reserve to house rare black tigers in country

Dec 21, 2023

The Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district is the only tiger reserve in India that houses the rare black tiger (pseudo-melanistic), which has...

Powerful Chennai Bulls dominate Kalinga Black Tigers in Rugby Premier League

Jun 26, 2025

The Chennai Bulls put in a clinical performance on the day, as they demolished the Kalinga Black Tigers, 40-21, here at the Shahaji Raje...

Rare melanistic tiger found dead in Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve

May 01, 2023

A rare melanistic tiger was found dead in Odisha's Simlipal National Park (STR) in Mayurbhanj district, forest officials said on Monday.

"Allows India to dream": Kalinga Black Tigers coach Mike Friday shares his excitement for the inaugural edition of RPL

Jun 07, 2025

Kalinga Black Tigers head coach Mike Friday hailed the Rugby Premier League (RPL) as a groundbreaking platform blending international excellence with domestic talent to...