Environment

New Delhi: Almost inevitably, air quality in India’s Capital city turned from bad to worse soon after Diwali. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), air quality recorded in...

New Delhi: It’s that time of the year when Delhi and NCR prepares for the worst vis-à-vis air pollution. As a preventive measure, the Delhi government on Friday announced a...

Bhubaneswar: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Odisha State Pollution Control Board to impose Rs one crore penalty on a sand mine operator for carrying out illegal mining...

Bhubaneswar: Disturbances to mangrove forests of Bhitarkanika in Odisha due to changing scenarios can emit 2.16 Tg C back into the atmosphere by 2030 and lead to degradation, new a...

Bhubaneswar: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Odisha government to take steps for revival of a dead river in Cuttack district within six months by allocating dedicated funds...

Bhubaneswar: A Committee formed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has recommended imposition of Rs 1.54 crore fine on Bargarh Municipality in Odisha as environmental compensation for dumping garbage at...

Bhadrak: A rare species of chameleon, which keeps changing its colour, was rescued by forest officials in Odisha's Bhadrak district on Wednesday. The chameleon was spotted by the residents of...

Puri: A temporary protective wall erected on Puri-Konark Marine Drive has been washed away by powerful high tide as the national highway number 316 seemed to have come under threat...

Bargarh: Declaring itself a ‘Birds Village’, Govindpur in Odisha’s Bargarh district has pledged to ensure conservation of the winged guests by providing them with a safe environment during their migration...

Berhampur: Pollution is increasing in Odisha’s Gopalpur beach with each passing day even as several steps have been taken to maintain cleanliness at the popular tourist destination. As much as...