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Angul Youths making Eco-bricks with plastic wastes
A surge in plastic waste has been a major concern for all of us as we see tonnes of plastic waste dumped in landfills which often leads to the creation of artificial mountains over the years or clogs water bodies and drains or scattered…
Seven months fishing ban in Odisha for Olive Ridley nesting season
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Tuesday imposed a seven months ban on fishing activities as the season for the nesting of Olive Ridley begins.
Every year on the coast of Odisha, the prohibition is clamped from November 1 to May 31…
Environmentalists raise concern over Ropeway in Chilika
Bhubaneswar: To attract tourists, the Odisha government is planning to install the longest ropeway in Chilika lake under the ‘Parvatmala’ scheme of the central government. As per the plan prepared by the Works Department, there will be two…
After 70 years Cheetahs reintroduced in India
Bhopal: After being extinct for over 70 years, Cheetahs will roam in the forests of India for the first time.
A group of 8 Cheetahs have been brought from Namibia for the ambitious Cheetah reintroduction project. Cheetahs were released…
Tampara lake, Hirakud Reservoir and Ansupa lake of Odisha designated as Ramsar Sites
Bhubaneswar: Three more wetlands from Odisha has been recognized as Ramsar Site recognition as wetlands of international importance.
The Tampara Lake in Ganjam district, Hirakud Reservoir in Sambalpur district, and Ansupa Lake in Cuttack…
Bhitarkanika National Park to remain closed for three months from May 1
Bhubaneswar: The Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district will remain closed from May 1 to July 31. The decision has been taken in view of the mating and nesting season of saltwater crocodiles.
For the next three months, tourists…