Ban on forest entry

Kendrapara: Authorities of the Bhitarkanika National Park have clamped three-month ban on entry of tourists to the wetland sites of the forests with the onset of breeding season of the estuarine crocodiles. The order came into force from Friday. The national park would reopen on August 1.

“Prohibition is being imposed in view of the breeding season of salt water crocodiles. Human interference would disturb the breeding animals. The reptiles often turn violent and attack intruders during this period. So, the objective is to ensure the safety of humans and provide congenial environs to the breeding crocodiles,” said officer of the Rajnagar mangrove (wildlife) forest division Bimal Prasanna Acharya.

Suspension

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha University of Agriculture Technology on Friday placed an assistant professor of the Basic Science College under suspension following allegations of misbehaviour and misuse of official power by a group of male students.

Trophy

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Friday gave away Chief Minister’s Trophy for performing and visual art to 30 artistes.