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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Dengue scare returns, Cuttack remains biggest worry
With 11 more patients testing positive for dengue on Tuesday, total number of people affected by the disease rose to 114 in the state. The number of affected districts went up to 10 with Keonjhar district
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Orissa high court notice to state on rice diversion
The Orissa high court on Tuesday issued notice to the state government and Centre while admitting a PIL accusing the state of illegally diverting PDS rice meant for BPL families. "The division bench
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Pollution board asks thermal plants to stop spilling fly ash
Wary of spilling of fly ash from thermal power plants to nearby water bodies and farm lands, the Orissa State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) has asked all thermal power plants to follow at least five
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Lack of awareness, no MDM monitoring major hurdles in scheme
Several schools in Sambalpur district have not received rice for the last one year under the mid-day meal scheme. A large number of schools in the state have not yet resumed supply of the meal after summer
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Measles spreads to Rambha, 5 kids hit
After claiming a life and affecting 67 children in Ganjam's Dasiarampalli village, measles has now spread to Rambha. Three out of the five children suffering from the infectious disease were admitted to
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First gram sabha: Mining only at the cost of our blood, say Niyamgiri tribals
The first of the 12 gram sabhas held at Serkapadi village under Muniguda block in Rayagada district on Thursday to decide the fate of mining in Niyamgiri hills brought no cheer for Vedanta Aluminium Limited
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Only 4 fresh claims under Forest Rights Act from Kalahandi
Ahead of the gram sabhas to decide the fate of bauxite mining in Niyamgiri hills, the Kalahandi district administration has received only four fresh claims under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006. The
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Anti-mining campaign gains momentum
With the dates for gram sabhas to decide the fate of Vedanta's plan to mine Niyamgiri hills drawing closer, tribals have intensified their campaign against the proposed move. They are planning a massive
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Special immunization drive to contain measles
A special immunization drive to contain the spread of measles in Ganjam district began on Monday. Around 1,000 children up to the age of two would be covered during the six-day drive, said chief district
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Government to formulate solar policy for more power production
In a bid to promote solar power production in Odisha, the state government has decided to formulate a solar policy soon. The policy will help streamline production, utilization and management of solar