Delhi’s Air Quality Deteriorates Sharply as Toxic Smog Returns

Bhubaneswar: Delhi’s air quality has once again plunged into the ‘severe’ category as thick smog blankets the national capital, marking the onset of yet another hazardous winter pollution spell. The dense fog and stagnant air have reduced visibility across major parts of the city, disrupting daily life and sparking renewed public health concerns. According to…

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Cyclone Montha Batters Andhra and Odisha; One Dead, Thousands Displaced

Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Montha slammed into India’s east coast late Monday night, unleashing heavy rains and powerful winds across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, leaving behind a trail of destruction, one fatality, and widespread disruption. The cyclone made landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada in coastal Andhra, with wind speeds touching 100 km/h and gusts up…

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Cyclone Montha Brings Heavy Rains; Odisha on High Alert as 8 Districts Brace for Impact

Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Montha, brewing over the southwest Bay of Bengal, has put Odisha on high alert as the state braces for heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and potential flooding over the next two days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red warning for eight southern districts, including Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Kandhamal,…

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Is India’s Forest Cover Enough to Safeguard Ecology Amid Development Push?

Bhubaneswar: As India accelerates its infrastructure and industrial growth, questions are being raised about whether its existing forest cover is sufficient to protect the country’s fragile ecosystem while supporting development needs. According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, India’s total forest and tree cover stands at about 80.9 million hectares, which is…

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Multiple Low-Pressure Systems Likely Over Bay of Bengal; IMD Issues Alerts for Odisha and Southern States

Bhubaneswar: A fresh low-pressure system is likely to form over the southern Bay of Bengal around October 24–25, further intensifying an already active weather pattern over the region, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD reported that a well-marked low-pressure area currently lies over the southwest Bay of Bengal and is moving west-northwestward….

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Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve Welcomes Visitors Earlier This Season

Bhubaneswar: In a welcome move for nature lovers and the tourism industry, the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district has reopened earlier than usual this year. The decision comes after favorable weather conditions and completion of road restoration work inside the reserve following the monsoon season. The Similipal Tiger Reserve, one of India’s…

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Flood Havoc in Odisha Affects Over 11,000 People Across Multiple Districts

Bhubaneswar:Severe flooding triggered by incessant rainfall has wreaked havoc across several districts of Odisha, displacing thousands and prompting a large-scale rescue and relief operation. According to official estimates, over 11,000 people have been affected, with districts such as Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Sundergarh, and Keonjhar bearing the brunt of the disaster. The Special Relief Commissioner…

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Vegetable Prices Skyrocketing due to Continuous Rain

Bhubaneswar: Inflation is increasing again in our state. The price of vegetables are skyrocketing. The poor and lower middle class people are as if denied the luxury of having vegetables. It becomes hard to fill the bag when going to market. Maximum green vegetables cost above Rs. 70-100. Continuous rain fall obstructs the yieldings of…

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Leading Project Professionals 16x Likelier to Achieve Advanced Productivity Gains with GenAI, PMI Report Reveals

46% productivity gains achievable with early adoption and strong organizational support for GenAI in project management New Delhi, April 29th2025: A new report from Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading authority on project management, reveals how generative AI (GenAI) is reshaping project-based work across industries. The Project Professional’s GenAI Journey: From Quick Wins to Leading the…

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Monsoon to be Generous This Year; An Above Normal Rainfall Predicted By IMD

Bhubaneswar: When the Indian economy is constantly trying to find a way to fend the Trump tariff issue on a global front, an IMD prediction on the upcoming monsoon rain that the farmers are going to get in the seasonal agricultural production. It gives quite a relief for the people amid this chaotic situation. The…

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