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Activist Sonam Wangchuk Calls Off Border March Amid Government Restrictions
Leh: Activist Sonam Wangchuk has decided to call off his proposed border march to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, following restrictions imposed by the Ladakh administration under Section 144 and internet curbs in the region.…
Odisha’s Air Quality Deteriorates: Seven Places Register ‘Poor’ AQI Levels
Bhubaneswar: The Air Quality Index (AQI) in seven areas across Odisha has been classified as 'poor,' according to the latest data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The affected areas include Angul, Barbil, Bileipada,…
Debrigarh Ecotourism Achieves Record Revenue of Rs. 3.45 Crore with 70,000 Tourist Footfall
Bhubaneswar: Debrigarh Ecotourism has marked a historic achievement by recording an impressive revenue of Rs. 3.45 Crore during the financial year from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. This remarkable feat was accomplished alongside a…
Section 144 Imposed in Leh Ahead of ‘Pashmina March’ by Climate Activist Sonam Wangchuk
Leh: Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) has been imposed in Leh, Ladakh, ahead of the planned 'Pashmina march' by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk scheduled for April 7 along areas near the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
The…
Record Tourist Footfall at Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve
Kaziranga: Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) have witnessed an unprecedented surge in tourist footfall during the 2023-24 season, marking a historic milestone for the renowned wildlife sanctuary.
Famed for its…
Arribada: Olive Ridley Sea Turtles Embark on Annual Mass Nesting at Gahirmatha
Bhubaneswar: The Olive Ridley sea turtles have commenced their annual mass nesting at the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary in Kendrapara district. The news was shared by PCCF (Wildlife) Susanta Nanda, who highlighted the significance of this…
Ladakh UT Agitation Intensifies: Protest March to Border Announced
Leh: The agitation in Ladakh Union Territory (UT) gained momentum, with the Leh Apex Body and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk declaring plans for a protest march to the border on April 7.
Wangchuk, renowned for his environmental…
Sonam Wangchuk Ends Hunger Strike after 21 days, Women to Continue ‘Climate Fast’ in…
Leh: Renowned education reformist and climate activist, Sonam Wangchuk, concluded his 21-day hunger strike on Tuesday, emphasizing that while his fast had ended, the movement for Ladakh's statehood and ecological protection would persist.…
Visitor Entry Restricted at Olive Ridley Turtle Nesting Sites in Odisha to Ensure Conservation
Bhubaneswar: To protect the nesting and hatching process of Olive Ridley sea turtles, the Odisha Government has imposed restrictions on visitor entry to the mass nesting sites. The prohibition will be in effect during the period of nesting…
Debrigarh’s Bat Island Introduces “Island Café” , a Unique Culinary Experience in…
Bhubaneswar: Debrigarh Sanctuary and Hirakud Reservoir have witnessed a surge in ecotourism this year, attracting nature enthusiasts and foreigners to explore the rich biodiversity of the region. One of the highlights of this eco-tourism…