Adhir writes to Jal Shakti minister, flags erosion concerns in Murshidabad

Nov 06, 2022

Chowdhury urged the minister to treat the ongoing erosion as a national disaster and release funds for urgent mitigation efforts. He also called on...

Odisha prone to natural calamities, coastal erosion major concern: Minister Suresh Pujari

Aug 30, 2026

He said Odisha's 573-kilometre coastline is facing soil erosion, while erosion in rivers connected to the sea has also emerged as a major concern.

Cabinet approves Flood Management and Border Areas Programme for period 2021-26

Feb 21, 2024

Under the Flood Management Programme (FMP) component of FMBAP with an outlay of Rs. 2940 crore, central assistance will be provided to State Governments...

Indonesia's Mount Merapi volcano erupts, spewing hot clouds, lava

Mar 11, 2023

There were no immediate reports of casualties, the country's disaster mitigation agency said.

Disturbing wave of crimes against women gripping Odisha: Naveen Patnaik

Jul 22, 2025

Patnaik said the recent surge in sexual assaults reflects a troubling erosion of law enforcement.

Kanchan trees, a nature-based solution to riverbank erosion in Majuli

Jul 26, 2025

In the village of Pathorichuk, Majuli, Assam, local residents have discovered a remarkable way to combat riverbank erosion by planting Kanchan trees along the...