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Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Snake rescued from grievance cell
Bhubaneswar: A snake was rescued from the premises where Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi was hearing grievances from the public on Monday morning, an official said. The reptile was found in the waiting hall for persons with disabilities (PwDs) minutes before the Chief Minister's visit to the grievance cell, he added. 'The snake fell from the roof and took refuge underneath a backpack,' the official said. On spotting it inside the hall, panic spread among those present. Authorities then contacted the Snake Helpline for assistance. 'After receiving a call at 9.25 am, I rushed to the CM's grievance cell and rescued a small snake,' said Subhendu Mallik, general secretary of Snake Helpline, an organisation working for the rescue and conservation of snakes. It was a one-foot yellowish snake, he said, adding that it would be released in the wild. Around 2,000 people, including women, children, PwDs and journalists, were present on the premises when the snake was rescued. Majhi held the 14th session of public grievance hearings, with several ministers and senior officials participating in the programme.
Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Snake rescued from CM's grievance cell
Bhubaneswar: Volunteers of Snake Helpline rescued a juvenile Indian rat snake during the session at the chief minister's grievance cell here on Monday. The 1ft-long reptile created panic on the premises before it was rescued and released into the wild. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Officials said the non-venomous snake fell from the roof of the building and took refuge underneath a backpack inside the office. After spotting the snake, officials contacted Snake Helpline for assistance. Responding to the call, general secretary of Snake Helpline, Subhendu Mallik, reached the spot and caught the snake. "I received a call at 9:25am and rushed to the CM's grievance cell. It was a juvenile Indian rat snake, harmless and beneficial to the ecosystem. We ensured it was handled safely to avoid stress," Mallik said. The rescued snake was later released in a suitable habitat outside the city. "Indian rat snake (Ptyas mucosa) is a common species found across the country and plays an important role in controlling rodent populations," he added.
News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Snake rescued from Odisha CM's grievance cell
Bhubaneswar, Aug 11 (PTI) A snake was rescued from the premises where Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi was hearing grievances from the public on Monday morning, an official said. The reptile was found in the waiting hall for persons with disabilities (PwDs) minutes before the CM's visit to the grievance cell, he added. 'The snake fell from the roof and took refuge underneath a backpack," the official said. On spotting it inside the hall, panic spread among those present. Authorities then contacted the Snake Helpline for assistance. 'After receiving a call at 9.25 am, I rushed to the CM's grievance cell and rescued a small snake," said Subhendu Mallik, general secretary of Snake Helpline, an organisation working for the rescue and conservation of snakes. It was a one-foot yellowish snake, he said, adding that it would be released in the wild. Majhi is holding the 14th session of public grievance hearings, with several ministers and senior officials also participating in the programme. PTI BBM BBM MNB view comments First Published: August 11, 2025, 12:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Indian Express
24-04-2025
- New Indian Express
Four peafowl, deer rescued from captivity in Odisha's Angul
ANGUL: Four peafowl and a four-horned antelope were rescued from illegal captivity at Maa Bayani Peetha park in Patrapada under Chhendipada forest range here on Wednesday. The rescue operation was carried out by a forest team led by Chhendipada ranger SS Mohapatra. The animals, classified under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, were reportedly kept in cages for public display. The rescued animals were brought to the Chhendipada range office where a team of veterinary doctors treated them. After preliminary care, all the five animals were shifted to the Kapilash zoo. The antelope and the peafowl are believed to be around three years old. The rescue operation was launched after wildlife activist Subhendu Mallik alerted principal chief conservator of forests (PCCF), wildlife Suresh Pant about the unlawful captivity of the animals. He reported that the park, maintained by Maa Bayani temple at Patrapada, was housing the peafowl and antelope in cages in violation of sections 9 and 38 of of the Wildlife Protection Act. Acting on the complaint, the PCCF instructed the divisional forest officer (DFO) of Angul to initiate immediate action, leading to the rescue.
