Affidavit by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in the matter of Sisir Kumar Panda Vs Union of India & Others dated 20/05/2025. The issue pertained to the removal of illegal construction/obstruction caused by the state authorities as well as the private persons in the ecological sensitive zone …
Bed sediment samples were collected along the 9.5 km long inlet channel of Chilika lagoon, east coast of India during low freshwater discharge and low rainfall condition. Distributions of bed sediment along with its texture were studied in detail. Bivariate plots between mean, sorting, skewness and kurtosis of sediments revealed …
This study aims to inform planners in the State Government of the current climate change relevance and sensitivity of public expenditure in sectors outlined in Odisha’s SAPCC, through a detailed budget coding exercise. The purpose of this analysis is to assist the Government in first identifying which sectors and schemes …
JAIPUR: A large number of people in the state still do not have access to proper medical facilities. About 16.5% deaths in 2016 occurred due to lack of qualified medical professionals, reveals a report. The situation is worse in rural areas where 19.1% deaths were due to "untrained functionaries," who …
The demand comes in the wake of a fear of further price hike in iron ore by NMDC for February after sharp hike in January Industries using iron ore like steel mills, sponge iron manufacturers have urged the government-owned miner NMDC Ltd to roll back the raw material price hike …
BHUBANESWAR: In a bid to dissuade youths from taking selfie with wild animals and create awareness, a leading rescue organisation Snake Helpline on Sunday started an anti-selfie movement ‘no selfie with wildlife’ across the State. About 80 wildlife activists from different parts of the State participated in the movement and …
Recurrent cyclonic storms in the Bay of Bengal inflict massive losses on the coastal regions of Bangladesh and India. Information on occurrences and severities of cyclones is necessary for understanding household and community responses to cyclone risks. This paper constructs a georeferenced panel database that can be used to obtain …
According to experts, no seed variety is to be used continuously for more than a decade Unscientific use of single variety of paddy seeds by farmers for more than a decade is the key reason behind the large-scale destruction of standing crops by pests like brown planthopper in Odisha, the …
The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), a New Delhi-based nonprofit think tank, analysed the situation in mining-affected areas in Sundargarh district to identify issues where the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds can be spent. The findings and recommendations were shared with the district Collector of Sundargarh and project management …
The changing climate, variation observed in many weather parameters have thrown up a greater challenge of developing newer practices and activities like storing the large amount of precipitation received during these more intense rainy days, said speakers at a seminar on “Perspectives of Building Resilient India through Effective Climate and …
Closure of seven working mines in state has triggered sharp price hikes by both, lessees and NMDC The Union mines ministry has exhorted Odisha's iron ore mine leaseholders to expand production to match the approved limits under environmental clearance (EC). The closure of seven working mines in Odisha has triggered …
According to data provided by the 12 state governments to the Centre, only Rs 2,260 crore of the DMF amount was spent till the end of 2017. As on October 30, 2017, Odisha collected the highest Rs 3,548-crore DMF funds While 12 top mineral-rich states have collected Rs 13,398 crore …
The Supreme Court had on August 2 last year imposed a penalty on 152 iron ore and manganese lessees in the state for illegal mining. These mines were found to have conducted operations without forest and environment clearances between 2000 and 2011. Mines Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Tuesday asked …
KENDRAPARA: The Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha's Kendrapara district has played host to over one lakh migrant water birds this year. While 76,268 winter migrant birds had made their way to the national park last year, the latest census findings have put the number of winged guests at 1, 12,937, …
Cuttack: A public interest litigation in Orissa High Court has sought its intervention against the mushrooming of illegal brick kilns in areas under Barang and Sadar blocks of Cuttack district. The PIL has expressed concern over unchecked operation of brick kilns close to human habitations and alleged that these posed …
BHUBANESWAR: The Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) has reached the final rounds of Energy Globe Award -2017 as the only organisation from India. The university is vying for the award for modernising its kitchen for 27,000 students through biogas plant, steam-based cooking System, solar heating system and rain water …
Lessees failed to pay penalty by Dec. 31 The Odisha government on Monday suspended operations in seven mines that failed to pay penalties by December 31 for illegal extraction of iron and manganese ores between 2000 and 2011. The Supreme Court had on August 2 imposed a penalty on 150-odd …
Although sanitation remains a focus in present government programmes and schemes (SBM and AMRUT), capacity building of ULBs and State Government on issues of sanitation has remained an area of neglect in most of the State and ULBs. The study on Capacity Building Need Assessment of cities (Angul and Dhenkanal) …
To chalk out the future course of action in view of the disputes regarding the use of Mahanadi river water, a well-rounded strategy that includes both the people and policymakers is needed. The strategy must allow for dialogue by rebuilding trust and should look at arbitration and negotiation as methods …
By reviving millet farming systems, the tribal households in Odisha have reduced their vulnerability to climate change. The millet based farming has also helped in addressing the problem of malnutrition in the communities.
Govt.-controlled organisation will continue to accept kendu leaf The Odisha government has handed over trade rights of kendu (tendu) leaf, an important minor forest produce, to residents of six villages in Kalahandi district. “Residents of six villages in the Kegaon range of the Bhawanipatna kendu leaf division are free to …
