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Odd-Even Implemented In Delhi As Air Pollution Reaches Apocalyptic Levels
Odd-even traffic rationing for vehicles has been implemented in Delhi since 8 am on Monday with air pollution levels reaching a three-year high.
"Namaste Delhi. Odd-even is starting today…
Govt Advices Against Driving Cars, Smoking As AQI Crosses 999 In Delhi
The Delhi government on Sunday issued a health advisory as pollution levels soared beyond detection equipment levels. The highest Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at several places in the…
Climate Change: Odisha To See 48 Extremely Hot Days By 2100!
Bhubaneswar: Using air conditioner in November? Blame it on climate change that has resulted in an increase in the number of extremely hot days. And Odisha has topped this list in the entire…
Do Eco-Toursim Projects At Odisha’s Satkosia Flout Tiger Conservation Norms?
Bhubaneswar: The community-based Nature Tourism in Satkosia Tiger Reserve on the banks of the Mahanadi, touted as a success story, is now embroiled in a controversy with the Wildlife Society…
Bursting Crackers: More Harm Than Good
Apart from the usual air pollution woes, Diwali also has many other unpleasant side effects. www.odishabytes.com highlights the problems associated with bursting crackers:
1. Eye And…
Odisha Govt To Amend Forest Code, Set Up Forest Academy In Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: To ensure transparency in the Forest department and the proper use of the state fund through the implementation of the 5T policy, the Odisha government has decided to amend the…
‘Youth For Water’ Campaign Held In Odisha
Sambalpur: In order to raise awareness on water conservation, a few young people have got together to organise a ‘Youth for Water’ campaign. Odisha's 'Water Man' Ranjan Panda took the…
Water Quality In Odisha’s Paradip & Dhamra Poor: Report
Bhubaneswar: The sea water quality in Odisha's Paradip is 'poor' and Dhamra 'very poor', according to a report by the National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR) on the water quality index…
Think Tank Meet In Bhubaneswar To Find Ways To Tackle Toxic E-Waste
Bhubaneswar: Scientists, Professors and Researchers from Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT) Bhubaneswar, Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology (CIPET)…
Cancer ‘Chalisa’ Recourse With Crisis Brewing In Paddy Fields Of…
Bargarh, the western Odisha district, has now become the unofficial cancer capital of the state. Experts believe the high incidence of cancer could be caused by the heavy use of pesticides…