India’s eastern coast is eroding rapidly and some villages have already been engulfed by the sea

Apart from recurring cyclones, human-made structures such as dams and ports have aggravated coastal erosion, say experts.

Manish Kumar

· Dec 16, 2020 · 07:30 pm

As India’s largest coalfield expands, it is putting Odisha’s forest cover and wildlife under threat

In the recent auctions of coal blocks, around 30,000 acres of land in the state was put up for mining.

Manish Kumar

· Nov 10, 2020 · 01:30 pm

India’s first tiger relocation project hasn’t taken off even two years after its launch

In 2018, two wild cats were translocated to Odisha. One died, and the other will soon be returned.

Manish Kumar

· Jul 29, 2020 · 09:30 pm

India let 65 lakh tonnes of grain go to waste in four months, even as the poor went hungry

‘In a period when people have been dying of hunger, the government has increased the amount of grain it is hoarding in its godowns.’

Vikas Rawal

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Manish Kumar

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Ankur Verma

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Jesim Pais

· Jun 03, 2020 · 06:30 am

How Odisha is stepping up to the double challenge of Covid-19 and cyclone season

The state has put to use its existing disaster management strategies and infrastructure.

Manish Kumar

 & 

Sahana Ghosh

· Apr 26, 2020 · 09:30 pm

In Odisha, a coal mining project has undone years of tree-conservation efforts in one fell swoop

In Talabira village, a green expanse has been replaced by a checkerboard of tree stubs.

Manish Kumar

· Jan 03, 2020 · 08:30 pm