Environment

India Struggles with Plastic Pollution Despite Comprehensive Bans

India Struggles with Plastic Pollution Despite Comprehensive Bans

Bhubaneswar: The menace of plastic pollution continues to plague India, despite stringent regulations and comprehensive bans on the manufacture, import, stocking,…

2 years ago

Tree Plantation Drive at Asola-Bhati Wildlife Sanctuary Advances Green Initiative

New Delhi: In a bid to further the sapling plantation campaign initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on World Environment Day,…

2 years ago

New Odisha Govt Commits to Environmental Conservation and Public Participation

Bhubaneswar Ganeshram Singh Khuntia, Minister of Forests, Environment, and Climate Change, underscored the government's commitment to preserving Odisha's natural heritage and…

2 years ago

Similipal Tiger Reserve to Close for Visitors from June 12 Due to Rainy Season

Baripada: The Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj district will be temporarily closed to visitors starting June 12. The Forest…

2 years ago

Odisha Elephant Census Reveals Stable Population with Positive Trends

Bhubaneswar: The latest Odisha Elephant Census has revealed the presence of 2,098 elephants across 38 Forest Divisions in the state, marking…

2 years ago

IIT Jodhpur Research Sheds New Light on Air Pollution Sources in Northern India

Jodhpur: In a significant breakthrough in understanding and addressing air pollution, a researcher from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)…

2 years ago

India Showcases Commitment to Forest Conservation at UNFF 19

New York: India reaffirmed its dedication to forest conservation and sustainable management at the 19th Session of the United Nations…

2 years ago

Tripura to Plant 15 Lakh Saplings to Boost Forest Cover

Agartala: In a significant initiative to enhance Tripura's green cover, the Forest Department announced plans to plant 15 lakh saplings…

2 years ago

Bhitarkanika National Park To Remain Shut for 3 Months from May 1

Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the breeding season of saltwater crocodiles, Odisha has announced a three-month ban on the entry…

2 years ago

Wildfire Engulfs Chandaka Forest in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The wildfire that initially broke out in the Godibari forest has now spread to more areas in the Chandaka…

2 years ago