E-cigarettes, e-hookah banned in State
The State Government has now banned e-cigarettes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) like e-Sheesha, e-hookah and heat-not-burn tobacco device. The Government issued a notification
Pioneer (Bhubaneswar)
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11% kids suffer from iron deficiency in city
The Lions Club Bhubaneswar in association with the Lion Minati Cancer Foundation and the Red Cross Society organised a health camp at the Goura Charan Vidyapitha at Chhatabara on Friday. The camp was inaugurated
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Puri pollution: NGT chief holds talks with officials
The Puri district administration on Sunday appraised National Green Tribunal (NGT) Chairman Justice Swatantar Kumar regarding the actions taken on the tribunal’s directives. The NGT chief took stock of
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NGT has not banned mining but is against illegal mining
Tribunal chief bats for single-window system for clearances. Obey the law and carry out activities. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has not banned mining; it is the Supreme Court and the Union Ministry
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Environ issue: Wild Orissa submits memo to HLC
The Wild Orissa, an organisation working in the field of wildlife conservation, has submitted a memorandum to the High-Level Committee (HLC) formed by the Union Government to review certain environmental
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5 Puri hotels sealed for polluting beach
Five medium standard hotels of some powerful owners were sealed on Tuesday by the district administration in presence of the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) officials for causing pollution of sea
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Ozone layer protection must for sustaining Mother Earth
The ozone layer in the upper atmosphere protects humans and other organisms against ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. About 90 per cent of all ozone molecules are found in the stratosphere, a region
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OSPCB to have online consent monitoring system
The GPRS-based online monitoring system of pollution levels in industries can prevent disasters. But its maintenance should be proper over a period of time, said Additional Chief Secretary and Chairman
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CEC takes 4 weeks to submit report
The Central Empowered Committee (CEC), appointed by the Supreme Court, would submit its report on illegal mining in Odisha to the apex court within four weeks, said sources. As per earlier reports,
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50 more dengue patients admitted at SCB Hospital
Most from Jajpur dist At least 50 new dengue patients were admitted at the SCB Medical College Hospital here during the past 24 hours, taking the total number of dengue patients currently undergoing
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Similipal tiger population increases
There is a reason to cheer for wildlife activists and conservationists as the tiger population in the Similipal National Park has shown a good sign of growth of the National Animal. According to sources,