Green tribunal suspends POSCO’s clearance
The South Korean giant will now have to apply for a fresh environmental clearance
State mining departments turn tech-savvy to track mineral ores
Odisha takes lead, sets up robust system to monitor minerals produced and transported
Man sacrificed in Odisha to ‘prevent COVID-19’
Crime committed by priest in a temple in Cuttack district
Green tribunal begins hearing appeal against POSCO steel plant
MoEF says its decision to grant clearance cannot be challenged
Odisha woman survives croc attack in Bhitarkanika
Mamata Jana was collecting prawn seeds when she was attacked by 9-foot-long reptile
Labour exit
Labour shortage in agriculture forces Indian farmers to innovate to stay afloat
COVID-19: Odisha doctors help state’s stranded migrants in Telangana
Doctors take time off schedules and reach out to 100 migrant families, 400 individuals
COVID-19: Alang’s ship breakers look at workers from diamond, other sectors to stay afloat
The industry witnessed a reverse migration of at least 75 per cent of its workforce
Corruption taint mattered little
People vote in politicians accused in illegal mining activities in Karnataka, Odisha
The PDS learning curve
Tike tike in Orissa
Protest against POSCO continues; farmers rebuild destroyed betel vineyards
Cases have been filed against many farmers who re-erected their farms
“Women being denied forest claims’
Report by non-profits highlights gender disparity in Forest Rights Act implementation
COVID-19: Odisha becomes first state to extend lockdown
Approximately 3.1 million families receive food grains from 12,556 fair price shops
Village headmen in Niyamgiri refuse to sign on dates for gram sabha on Vedanta
Demand Palli Sabha on Vedanta’s bauxite mining should include 112 villages
Odisha sal seed pickers face Amphan, COVID-19 double whammy
Sal seed procurement was delayed because of Cyclone Amphan
World Dugong Day 2020: Marine mammal fighting for survival in Indian waters
Conservation only way to save species from extinction, says experts
Tropical storm Hudhud forms in Bay of Bengal
Fresh cyclone warning issued for coastal areas of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
CAG finds irregularities in Odisha port projects
Audit reveals loss of Rs 160 crore for minor ports in PPP mode
Centre launches bio-toilets to curb open defecation
Around 100,000 toilets to be built in next two years in 300 gram panchayats
COVID-19: Sales hit, Odisha sculptors struggle to stay afloat
Absence of tourists and cancelled festival celebrations have hit their livelihood
Farmers demand guaranteed income
Demand farm income commission; urge political parties to make it an election issue
Minor no more
Environment ministry regulates mining of minor minerals, finally
Public hearing for Bijahan coal block mining: residents oppose forestland diversion
Officials claim people support project
A march to highlight land struggles in India
Beginning October 2, activists will cover 75,000 km in a year
Police arrest anti-POSCO leader for bomb explosion that killed four
People insist it was pro-POSCO goons from the village who threw bomb at protesters