Rise in Saltwater Crocodile Population at Bhitarkanika, 1811 recorded during annual census

Bhubaneswar: The population of saltwater crocodiles in Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary and its surrounding areas in Odisha’s Kendrapara district has seen a marginal increase this year. A three-day census, concluded on January 12, revealed a total of 1,811 estuarine crocodiles in Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary and its nearby regions. This marks a slight increase from the 1,793…

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Waste management: India’s First National Highway Steel Slag Road Inaugurated

Mumbai: Setting an example of waste management, India’s first National Highway Steel Slag Road section on NH-66 Mumbai-Goa National Highway has been inaugurated. Developed by CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), the innovative Steel Slag Road Technology is converting waste from steel industries into a valuable resource, contributing to the construction of robust and eco-friendly national…

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Odisha CM inaugurates 327 High Schools in 6 districts transformed under 5T

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards bolstering the education sector, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated 327 schools on Saturday that have undergone transformative changes across six districts. As part of the 5T Initiative by the Odisha government, these schools in Malkangiri, Balasore, Gajapati, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, and Cuttack have undergone comprehensive upgrades to provide a modern…

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