Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nizamuddin West Association Vs Union of India & Others dated 16/04/2025. The matter related to desilting of 24 drains with special focus on two drains - Kushak drain and Sunheri Pul drain before the monsoon. The court was informed that …
BHUBANESWAR: The Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Project which has received the sanction of the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) is expected to benefit about 25 lakh coastal population of Orissa. Close to four lakh people from about 235 coastal villages of Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda and Ganjam will …
KENDRAPARA: The Forest Department has banned tourists and visitors from venturing into Bhitarkanika National Park from May 15 to July 31 during mating and breeding of salt-water crocodiles. The department will also renovate five ponds at the Crocodile Breeding Centre at Dangamala within the park, said Prasanna Kumar Behera, DFO, …
KENDRAPARA: Women carrying pitchers and trudging miles to fetch water is a common sight in the interior areas of Kendrapara these days. Water crisis has gripped the villages as summer slowly peaks. Due to over exploitation of groundwater over past few years, the water table has gone down drastically in …
KENDRAPARA: Canals, the lifeline of Kendrapara denizens, are now in a moribund state. Kendrapara, Pattamundei, Marshaghai and Jamboo canals which have been catering to the drinking water and farming needs of people of that area for over 100 years wear an unhygienic look. The slums that have sprouted along the …
AKSHAYA KUMAR SAHOO BHUBANESWA Much to th delight of nature lovers, millions of baby Olive Ridley marine turtles have started emerging from the tranquil nesting ground at Gahirmatha in Orissa's Kendrapara district. This marks the culmination of annual rendezvous of the marine species along the tranquil and serene Gahirmatha off …
KENDRAPARA: It is six in the morning yet there is no trace of fishermen at the main fishing harbour in village Kharinashi in coastal Kendrapara. Instead they are seen fishing in nearby rivers and creeks. Reason: the authorities have imposed fishing ban from November 1 to May 31 in the …
KENDRAPARA: With the onset of summer, the authorities of Bhitarkanika National Park have taken a number of measures to protect the animals and the birds from the scorching heat. Water holes have been dug up and curtains hung around pens of animals. Arrangements have also been made to ensure that …
If the things go the right way, Orissa's first attempt to harness tidal power for generating electricity would be in the form of a 1236 MW plant along the creeks in Mahakalpada in the Mahanadi deltaic region. SPI Ports Limited, a private limited company, has already carried out a feasibility …
KENDRAPARA: Though summer is yet to completely set in, Kendrapara district has begun feeling the pangs of water scarcity. The district has 1,579 villages of which, 800 are facing water problem. In the town limits, even though water comes through municipal taps, it is dirty and cannot be used for …
KENDRAPARA: Sporadic nesting of the Olive Ridley sea turtles started recently at the three major rookeries at Devi river mouth, Rushikulya and Gahiramatha beach, the world
KENDRAPARA: Villagers of Satabhaya and Kanhupur under Rajnagar block in Kendrapara district have opposed the recent decision of the State Government to shift them to nearby Bagapatia area.
KENDRAPARA: Suspected Sara (crypasomaisis) and anthrax diseases have claimed at least 35 head of cattle and goats in last two weeks in Kendrapara district. The diseases were first detected during first week of January. Only after the diseases spread to many villages, the authorities woke up and announced a contingency …
BHUBANESWAR: The Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) which is all set to be implemented in Orissa starting May has adopted a multi-pronged approach. The project, estimated at Rs 200 crore, will have various components most of which deal with coastal conservation. During the pilot implementation, shore protection measures at Pentha …
At least 1,610 saltwater (estuarine) crocodiles were sighted by the Bhitarkanika forest personnel in the annual census of the crocodile, which was recently concluded at the creeks, rivulets and water bodies of the Bhitarkanika river system, said DFO of Rajnagar Mangrove (Wildlife) Forest Division PK Behera. The saltwater crocodiles
KENDRAPARA: Till five years back, Mahadev Mallick (54) of Pandorikoili village in Rajkanika block had a roof over his head and over three acres of land which helped him eke out a living. At present, he and his family of four reside in a shanty at the Harijan Basti in …
Thousands of carcasses of the endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles are scattered along the stretch of sea beach from Dhamra to Paradip coast under Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, one of the largest rookeries for the species, in the ongoing turtle nesting season. As a result, bad odour emanating from the dead …
Sighting of bloated and motionless bodies of Olive Ridley sea turtles lend credence to the belief that unlawful trawling operation despite prohibition is in full swing along the Gahirmatha marine sanctuary in Orissa's Kendrapara district. Bodies of dead turtles are sporadically dispersed along the stretch of the beach from Dhamra …
KENDRAPARA: Spiraling prices of food items have hit the mid-day meal(MDM) scheme in Kendrapara. As a result, many SHGs and panchayat officials associated with the MDM scheme are expressing inability to manage the show with meagre funds being provided by the State Government for the purpose. The SHGs that run …
