Odisha, home to 2098 elephants, is struggling to cope with the increasing human-jumbo conflict with as many as 668 human lives lost and 509 persons injured due to attack by rampaging pachyderms.
With milk production in Odisha remaining substantially lesser than the per head milk requirement, the State Government has resolved to double the production in the next five years to match the demand.
The National Human Rights Commission has asked the Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ministry to take steps to curb air pollution and negative impacts of climate change in Delhi, Odisha and other states.
The fragrance of Odisha’s aromatic rice has been well received at the India International Trade Fair (IITF), New Delhi, an official said on Tuesday.
Addressing ‘Odisha Parba 2024’ celebrations here, he said as soon as the new BJP government was formed in Odisha, an investment of Rs 45,000 crore was approved within the first 100 days.
In the heart of India's Chota Nagpur region, where the Subarnarekha river weaves its way through tribal landscapes, a tale of environmental degradation unfolds, spelling doom for both humans and the delicate ecosystems that rely on this lifeline.
The ophthalmologist has been booked under various provisions of prevention of corruption act, said vigilance officials.
It may be noted that Pandian, who is widely regarded as the centre of power in the government and the regional outfit party, had taken voluntary retirement from service last month when he was the Private Secretary to CM Naveen Patnaik.
In case violations are found, the Committee shall recommend penalty as well as environmental compensation and also suggest remedial measures, if any, the NGT concluded while posting the matter for further hearing on 10 January.
If Labour Minister Sarada Prasad Nayak’s written statement in the Assembly is to be believed, 40,088 labourers from the State have migrated to other States in search of employment through the network of 626 licensed labour contractors.
