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Crocodiles’ population rises in Bhitarkanika

1784 salt-water crocodiles were counted this year along the water-bodies of Bhitarkanika river system and Mahanadi deltaic region while the census figure recorded last year stood at 1768, said Divisional Forest Officer, Rajnagar Mangrove (wildlife) Forest Division, J.D.Pati.

UP truck-bus collision: Death toll rises to 13

According to eyewitnesses, the two vehicles were coming from opposite directions when they collided. "There was a stray cow on the road and in trying to save the animal, the two vehicles collided," said an eyewitness.