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
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
Digital dispensaries: How district mineral foundations help healthcare in Odisha
Patients in mining-affected districts can connect to far-away doctors via Internet
35 crocodile nests seen in Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park
Bhitarkanika, a vast tract of forest and saltwater swamp, is home to at least 1,742 salt water crocodiles
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-…
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
Ahead of elections, Odisha waives off sal leaf royalty
Imposition of GST and royalty had together almost stopped the procurement of the leaves, which are used to make biodegradable plates
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
Illegal stone quarrying causing kidney disease in Odisha's Jajpur district
Locals allege that illegal stone quarrying in Dharmshala block of Odisha is contaminating the nearby source of water, leading to kidney diseases
Cyclone Titli: Can Odisha protect vulnerable tribal districts?
In the wake of IMD's warning over Titli, Odisha mobilised resources to protect coastal districts, but the cyclonic storm took an unusual turn
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
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
Mahanadi got a ‘triple-engine sarkar’: Now what?
Having the same party ruling in both Chhattisgarh & Odisha as well as the Centre is the greatest opportunity for the river
Verdict 2024: Inaction against polluting mines, corrupt officials, malnutrition cost BJD the Sukinda seat
The development versus health debate drove anti-incumbency sentiments among the area's tribals this year
Verdict 2024: Migrant hub western Odisha voted for change, shows BJP overthrow of BJD strongholds
‘Out of reach’ Naveen Patnaik’s loss to underdog Laxman Bag underscored by relevant issues taking backseat, campaign management …
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 31, 2024)
Voting without voters: Few migrant workers cast ballot for Lok Sabha and assembly polls in western Odisha
Constituencies with high migration levels witness poor voter turnout
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
Voting without voters: Migrant workers in Odisha’s Nuapada unable to afford trip home to cast ballot
About 75,000 workers in district are migrant labourers and 63,000 of them eligible voters
Storm surges and relief: Why India should rethink its cyclone response
There is more to cyclone risk management than the total number of evacuees