Bhubaneswar: The South-west monsoon has completely withdrawn from Odisha, informed the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday. This year Odisha witnessed 7% excess rainfall. The …
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Odisha gets 9.9% surplus rainfall during this monsoon
Bhubaneswar: With good rainfall in the months of August and September, Odisha has received 9.9 per cent surplus rainfall during the monsoon (June –September) this …
Read More »Puri beach witnesses largest coastal cleanup initiative in world
Puri: In a bid to keep Puri’s shoreline clean and beautiful, the district administration on Saturday launched the Mo Beach cleanup initiative, the world’s largest …
Read More »World’s biggest beach clean-up drive at Puri
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to organise the world’s biggest beach clean-up drive at Puri beach on September 21. It will be organised under …
Read More »Gopalpur Port completes 5km beach front nourishment
Bhubaneswar: Gopalpur Port believes in eco-friendly and sustainable infrastructure development. As part of the on-going port construction project, Gopalpur Port has deposited 4 Million cubic …
Read More »Indian Oil takes up afforestation programme in cyclone-hit Puri
Bhubaneswar: As an environmental sustainability initiative, Indian Oil has taken up afforestation programme in Satyabadi block of Puri district. As Swachhta Pakhwada is being observed …
Read More »Hirakud reservoir releases season’s first flood water
Bhubaneswar: Hirakud Dam authorities on Wednesday released first flood water from the reservoir in this rainy season. The flood water was released from one gate …
Read More »Odisha’s Puri beach gets Blue Flag certification
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Puri beach has received the Blue Flag certification- the tag given to environment-friendly and clean beaches, equipped with amenities of international standards for …
Read More »Odisha govt asks collectors to remain alert for possible flood
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Saturday asked all district collectors to remain alert for possible flood situation as the IMD predicts heavy rainfall under the …
Read More »Mild earthquake in Western Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Panic gripped among the people after a mild earthquake was felt in several parts of Western Odisha on Wednesday. The tremor was felt in …
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