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Odisha Govt To Amend Forest Code, Set Up Forest Academy In Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: To ensure transparency in the Forest department and the proper use of the state fund through the implementation of the 5T policy, the Odisha government has decided to amend the existing Forest Code.
A decision to this effect…
‘Youth For Water’ Campaign Held In Odisha
Sambalpur: In order to raise awareness on water conservation, a few young people have got together to organise a ‘Youth for Water’ campaign. Odisha's 'Water Man' Ranjan Panda took the initiative for the campaign.
As part of the campaign…
Water Quality In Odisha’s Paradip & Dhamra Poor: Report
Bhubaneswar: The sea water quality in Odisha's Paradip is 'poor' and Dhamra 'very poor', according to a report by the National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR) on the water quality index (WQI) at coastal regions in the country.
While…
Think Tank Meet In Bhubaneswar To Find Ways To Tackle Toxic E-Waste
Bhubaneswar: Scientists, Professors and Researchers from Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT) Bhubaneswar, Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology (CIPET) Bhubaneswar, IIT Bhubaneswar, NISER, KIIT, and other…
Cancer ‘Chalisa’ Recourse With Crisis Brewing In Paddy Fields Of Odisha’s Rice…
Bargarh, the western Odisha district, has now become the unofficial cancer capital of the state. Experts believe the high incidence of cancer could be caused by the heavy use of pesticides in agriculture.
THE DANCE OF DEATH
The family of…
Happy Diwali! Green(er) Crackers To Emit 30 Per Cent Lesser Emissions
Now, green firecrackers with up to 30 per cent lower particulate matter emission are available throughout the country, Union Science Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Saturday at an event in New Delhi.
Researchers from National Environmental…
80 Per Cent Glaciers To Melt By 2100: Global Climate Survey
The Ganges and Brahmaputra river basins will experience large scale uncertainty in rainfall and frequent floods by 2100 due to the effects of climate change, according to a report by Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC).…
Bird Census In Bhitarkanika From Tomorrow
Kendrapara: The annual bird census in Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district will begin from Wednesday.
According to Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Rajnagar Mangrove (Forest) and Wildlife Division Bimal Prasanna Acharya, two…
Odisha Receives Highest Central Funds For Afforestation
Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) on Thursday released Rs 47,436.18 crore to 27 states, including Odisha, under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management And Planning Authority (CAMPA).
Among the states,…
Global Warming Is A Burning Issue! Facts & Fiction
Vast tracts of the Amazon forest—the ‘lungs’ of our planet—are on fire. Forest fires in Brazil have been spewing smoke since the beginning of this year, with the country’s most populous city of Sao Paulo being the worst hit. According to…