The 2025 annual bird count at Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary recorded an unprecedented surge in waterfowl, with a total of 1,53,719 birds of 97 species, according to officials.
About Daya River:
It is a 37 km small river in Odisha.
It originates from the Kusabhadra River and flows through the Khurda and Puri districts before emptying into the Chilika Lake, the largest coastal lagoon in India.
Tributaries: Malaguni River
It supports wetland biodiversity, providing habitat for fish and migratory birds near Chilika Lake.
Historical significance:
The Daya River is historically important because of its connection to the Kalinga War (261 BCE), fought between Emperor Ashoka and the Kalinga kingdom.
It is believed that after the battle, the river turned red with the blood of slain soldiers.
This sight deeply moved Ashoka, leading him to embrace Buddhism and adopt a path of non-violence.
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