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...

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...

Bihar: Ganga water rise triggers erosion in Danapur; administration steps up relief measures

Aug 24, 2026

Rising water levels in the Ganga have triggered erosion in several parts of Danapur, posing risks to life, property and connectivity. Authorities are working...

Sundarbans erosion: NGT seeks long-term protection strategy

Feb 19, 2026

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has raised serious concern over the rapid erosion of land in the Sundarbans, especially the shrinking of Ghoramara Island...