Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday launched a Star Rating system for industries to reduce pollution. This is a first-of-its-kind transparency initiative which …
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Low pressure to bring rainfall in Odisha: IMD
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted formation of a low pressure over the Bay of Bengal which would bring rainfall to several parts …
Read More »No decision to send back tigress Sundari to Bandhavgarh: Minister
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Forest and Environment Minister Bijayshree Routray on Friday said no decision has been taken to send back the Royal Bengal tigress ‘Sundari’ from …
Read More »Centre drops seaplane proposal in Chilika Lake
Bhubaneswar: The Central government has cancelled the proposal for a water aerodrome project at the Chilika Lake in Odisha. Susanta Nanda, Chief Executive of Chilika …
Read More »Water aerodrome in Chilika Lagoon likely to damage eco-system: CDA
Bhubaneswar: The Chilika Development Authority (CDA) has opposed the operation of seaplane and water aerodrome in the Chilika Lagoon in Odisha. The CDA said operationalization …
Read More »Indian ocean-wide tsunami mock exercise conducted in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: The Indian ocean-wide tsunami mock exercise (IOWave 18) was conducted on Wednesday in 328 tsunami prone villages and urban local bodies in six coastal …
Read More »Low pressure to bring rain to Odisha in next 48 hours
Bhubaneswar: A low-pressure area is likely to form over the North Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood during next 48 hours that would bring rainfall to …
Read More »Wild elephants spotted on Bhubaneswar outskirts
Bhubaneswar: Two wild elephants were spotted near Bharatpur reserve forest area on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar on Saturday. Locals spotted the elephants taking bath and …
Read More »Mild earthquake felt in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: A mild earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale was felt in several parts of Odisha on Tuesday evening, the Met said. The earthquake, …
Read More »11 districts alerted against lightning, heavy rain in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Meteorological on Monday predicted heavy rain and lightning for at least 11 districts in Odisha. The districts which are likely to witness …
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