Agartala: In a significant initiative to enhance Tripura’s green cover, the Forest Department announced plans to plant 15 lakh saplings of various species in phases across the state, Tripura’s Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma revealed on Monday. Minister Debbarma outlined the ambitious project, stating that the planting will occur in multiple phases, with an initial target…
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the breeding season of saltwater crocodiles, Odisha has announced a three-month ban on the entry of tourists and visitors to Bhitarkanika National Park, effective from May 1. The decision, enforced by the Forest Department, aims to protect the nesting habitats of estuarine crocodiles and ensure minimal disruption during their mating…
Bhubaneswar: The wildfire that initially broke out in the Godibari forest has now spread to more areas in the Chandaka forest, posing a significant threat to the rich biodiversity of the region. The flames reached the Jhumuka forest area, intensifying concerns among forest officials and nearby residents. A forest team has been deployed to monitor…
Antarctica: A groundbreaking study led by Dr. Babula Jena and his team from the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, in collaboration with the British Antarctic Survey, United Kingdom, has shed light on the unprecedented hindrance in Antarctic ice expansion and ice retreat ahead of the annual ice maximum in 2023. In the wake…
Bhubaneswar: In response to escalating forest fire incidents in sensitive wildlife areas of Odisha, the state government has taken proactive measures by deploying Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams across seven strategic locations. Despite earlier efforts by forest personnel and fire services to contain the blaze, the forest fires persisted, prompting the government to…
New Delhi: In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has extended the ambit of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution to encompass the “right against the adverse effects of climate change,” recognizing the critical importance of environmental protection in safeguarding fundamental rights. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India D…
New Delhi: The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy announced on Tuesday that the deadline for submission of Research and Development (R&D) proposals under the National Green Hydrogen Mission has been extended to 27th April 2024. The Ministry stated that while the call for proposals, issued on 16th March 2024, has been met with an…
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. The Ladakh administration’s decision to disallow the march, aimed at highlighting China’s land encroachments since 2020, prompted…
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, Keonjhar, Nayagarh, Rourkela, and Suakati. Angul reported a ‘poor’ air quality index with a value of 257, with PM2.5…
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 significant tourist footfall of 70,000 visitors, making it the highest revenue-generating ecotourism destination in Odisha. The tourist composition at…
