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Coastal Erosion Along Ganjam Coast Threatens 17 Villages In Odisha
6+ hour, 30+ min ago (22+ words) Odisha TV Coastal Erosion Along Ganjam Coast Threatens 17 Villages In Odisha...
Coastal erosion along Ganjam coast threatens 17 villages; Odisha CM urged to intervene
8+ hour, 10+ min ago (344+ words) Rapid coastal erosion due to the advancing sea along the Ganjam coast is threatening 17 low-lying villages across two gram panchayats. The severe degradation along with destruction of concrete houses at Podampeta village under Ganjam block triggered panic among locals facing…...
The Earth Is Speaking. . Are We Listening?
4+ week, 1+ day ago (433+ words) By Er. Gargi Mishra Every morning, we wake up to gifts that nature provides without asking for anything in return'a breath of fresh air, the warmth of sunlight, the shade of a tree, a glass of clean water, and the…...
Odisha facing groundwater crisis? Environmental body urges CM Majhi to tighten extraction rules
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (217+ words) Amid growing concerns over rapid groundwater depletion in Odisha, the Orissa Environmental Society has urged Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to strengthen the regulation and monitoring of groundwater withdrawal across the state. In a letter, written by the society's working…...
Milestone for India's mining sector: Odisha leads in operationalizing 101 auctioned mineral blocks in country
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (221+ words) The state's leadership in operationalizing mineral blocks has not only helped increase domestic production but also bolstered raw material security for core industries. The blocks operationalized in Odisha are diverse, encompassing crucial minerals like Iron Ore, Bauxite, Manganese Ore, and…...
Ministry of Mines introduces key reforms to Mineral Concession Rules, aims to boost mineral production and exploration
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (685+ words) The new rules bring forward a comprehensive framework that addresses various aspects of mining leases, including the inclusion of contiguous areas for deep-seated minerals and the addition of associated minerals to existing mining leases for both major and minor minerals....
India strengthens rare-earth mineral exploration; Odisha among key states with strategic deposits
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (235+ words) (OTV) India is stepping up efforts to explore, mine, and strengthen the value chain of rare-earth minerals, with Odisha among several mineral-rich states identified as holding significant deposits, the Union Ministry of Coal and Mines informed Parliament. In addition, AMD…...
Government outlines remedial action plans to address groundwater contamination across India
5+ mon, 15+ hour ago (498+ words) Odisha Tv Government outlines remedial action plans to address groundwater contamination across India The Government of India has detailed a series of remedial measures and policy interventions aimed at tackling groundwater contamination, supported by scientific monitoring and coordinated implementation across…...
Kalinga ghat landslide: 20 days on, repair work of National Highway yet to be completed
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (236+ words) It has been over 20 days since a massive landslide struck the Kalinga Ghati stretch at the Kandhamal-Ganjam border, causing severe damage to the National Highway. Despite continuous efforts by the highway authorities, the repair work is still incomplete, raising concerns…...
Tonnes of gold found in 10 Odisha districts, govt plans auction; check exploration details
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (332+ words) Massive gold deposits confirmed in Madhya Pradeshs Jabalpur! Potential game-changer for Indian economy Odisha has emerged as a promising hub for gold exploration in India, with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) confirming significant reserves across several districts. Mines Minister…...