UGC for compulsory environment studies
Bhubaneswar: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked all universities to make environment studies a compulsory subject for undergraduate students of all branches. According to the directive
Times Of India (Bhubaneswar)
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Online pollution data still a far cry
BHUBANESWAR: At least 35 industries are yet to provide real time (online) data on pollution to the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB), despite installing the required equipment. To curb emissions
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Bhitarkanika a congenial habitat for sparrows
KENDRAPARA: The picturesque wetland and meadows of Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha's Kendrapara district has emerged as a congenial habitat for house sparrows. At a time when these species are
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Fall in infant mortality rate in Koraput district of Odisha
KORAPUT: The infant mortality rate (IMR) has registered a fall in tribal-dominated Koraput district after introduction of the National Rural Health Mission. The District Welfare Department (DSW), entrusted
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Noise levels near hospitals beyond prescribed limits
BHUBANESWAR: The noise levels near many hospitals — which are silence zones — in major cities of the state have been found to be above the permissible limits during festive seasons, an annual report released
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Koraput sevashrams to have solar pumps
KORAPUT: The Koraput district administration has decided to introduce solar energy-powered hand pumps in 151 sevashrams (residential schools meant for SC and ST students) and 50 high schools in the district
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3434 students test positive for malaria
BERHAMPUR: Altogether 3,434 students of government-run residential schools in Kandhamal district have tested positive for malaria. "The affected students have been administered drugs. The health officials
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Swargadwar chimney status sent to NGT
The Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) on Saturday filed an affidavit with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on operation of scientific chimney at Swargadwar (crematorium) in Puri as sought by
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BMC identifies two sites for multi-level parking in Bhubaneswar
BHUBANESWAR: The state government has asked the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) to identify sites for multi-level parking in the twin cities. This was
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Eco-sensitive zone tag for Bhitarkanika villages
KENDRAPADA: The Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change recently declared 192 villages around the Bhitarkanika National Park and the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary in Kendrapada district
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Villagers oppose laterite mining on Koraput hill
KORAPUT: To intensify their fight against mining at Danga Deulo hill in Koraput district by Vedanta Aluminium Limited (Sesa Sterlite Group), people of 10 villages have formed the Malimunda-Kanhai Hill