The bizarre demand for a Banarasi paan GI
Geographical Indication tag continues to be handed out without examining the scientific basis or the integrity of such claims
Pitter-patter, flip-flop: The unpredictable 100 hours Monsoon 2021 just had
The IMD issued a forecast September 16 warning of heavy rainfall in Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal from September 18-20
World Crocodile Day: Experts flag dip in gharial count in Odisha
Only 14 gharials were spotted at Satkosia gorge in Tikarpada in state’s Angul district in 2019, claimed a former forest official
Cyclone Fani: The tale of a weird storm
Here is our entire coverage on the cyclonic storm that barrelled through Odisha on May 3, 2019
Rebuild to tame cyclones
Commendable emergency response to cyclone Fani saved lives in Odisha, but now the state must build climate-resilient structures to minimise long-…
Fani weakens into deep depression, now in Bangladesh
It is now moving East Northeastwards and is expected to turn into a depression in five hours
General Elections: All you need to know to be an environmentally informed voter
As India goes to polls, here’s all the knowledge you need about environment and development to make an informed decision
Tenth whale carcass found in Odisha in a year
Carcass of a 25-feet-long Sei whale washed ashore on March 13, 2019, taking the total to 10
How to save India’s elephants from killer rail tracks
The government, railways and forest department have it within their power to initiate a number of measures to reduce elephant deaths on rail tracks
The Simlipal quandary: Tribals or tigers, who should take precedence?
After fire sweeps through village of tribespeople relocated for wildlife’s sake, questions are being asked
Fisherman shot dead near sacred Odisha sea turtle sanctuary
Marine fisherman gunned down by armed coast guard personnel within Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary as turtle mating season underway
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 8, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
New eel discovered in Odisha after researcher mistakes it for another species
A researcher had initially collected individuals of the new species thinking it is rice-paddy eel
Dhinkia on the boil: Odisha Police turn violent against protestors
The administration in Dhinkia village in Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur tried to forcibly acquire betel vineyards January 14 for Jindal Steel’…
Wet end of 2021 leads to fewer migratory birds in Odisha’s Chilika this year
Migratory birds are wintering in cultivated farmland near Chilika because of more water in it this year, say experts
Odisha’s blackbucks double in 6 years, reveals census
Improvement of habitats, protection given by locals and forest staff some reasons behind increase in Odisha’s blackbuck numbers
Odisha plans to introduce millets in PDS, mid-day meal by year end
The initiative will be launched in nine districts in a phased manner over a period of five years
Millets make a comeback in rural areas
Pilot projects in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Odisha are aimed at initiation of millets in the dietary consumption pattern
How accurate are government’s claims on forest rights in Odisha
A review by the Centre recently found Odisha to be the best performing state in forest rights implementation
NCST notes irregularities in employment of tribals displaced by Rourkela Steel Plant
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes directed officials to report back on actions taken on the issue within a month
Odisha villagers, forest department at loggerheads over rights to sell kendu leaves
Can Odisha government deregulate kendu leaf trade with support mechanisms to facilitate private trade beneficial to communities?
Supreme Court provides breather for iron ore miners in Odisha
Asks Odisha government to consider re-commencement of mining leases, following amendments to the MMDR Act
Lightning claims more lives in Odisha than any other calamity
14 deaths on September 16 takes this year's toll up to 191; Centre ignores state's plea to declare lightning a natural calamity
Voting without voters: In Odisha, turnout suffers in districts home to migrants despite promise of goodies, travel fare
Lowest turnout in Berhampur in Ganjam district, CM's home turf, due to large-scale migration to other states, say experts
Humid heatwaves in India: Three climatic factors creating the unbearable conditions in many states
A combination of anticyclones, western disturbances & warming to blame