Environment

November 3, 2026
Jsg Times
Environment

Odisha Proposes 290 New EV Charging Stations to Boost Electric Mobility

The Odisha government has unveiled plans for 290 new public EV charging stations as part of the PM E-DRIVE initiative, enhancing the state's electric mobility framework.

October 30, 2026
Jsg Times
Environment

Elephant Raju Acts as Guardian Against Wild Herds in Odisha

In Odisha, an elephant named Raju has taken on the role of a protector, guiding wild elephant herds away from human settlements and preventing potential damage to crops and...

October 22, 2026
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Environment

TPWODL Engages Over 2,000 Consumers in Month-Long Solar Initiative Across 44 Camps

TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited successfully connected with over 2,000 consumers in a month-long solar assistance campaign, facilitating numerous installations and addressing consumer grievances.

October 14, 2026
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Environment

Odisha Implements Satellite Tracking and QR Codes for Fly Ash Transport Regulation

Odisha is set to enhance its fly ash management by introducing satellite tracking and QR-coded manifests for transportation, aiming to reduce pollution and improve waste recycling efficiency.

October 12, 2026
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Environment

Paradip’s CEMC to Evolve into a Premier Environmental Research Hub

The Coastal Environmental Monitoring Nodal Centre in Paradip is set to transform into a Centre of Excellence, enhancing capabilities in coastal environmental research and monitoring.

October 9, 2026
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Environment

Odisha to Develop Comprehensive Fly Ash Atlas for Efficient Management

Odisha is set to create a detailed Fly Ash Atlas aimed at enhancing the management and utilization of fly ash, as announced during a recent meeting of the Odisha...

October 8, 2026
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Environment

OSPCB Board Meeting Highlights Focus on Technology in Governance and Coastal Protection

The 135th meeting of the Odisha State Pollution Control Board aimed at enhancing technology-driven governance and coastal protection, outlining plans for modernization and sustainability.

October 3, 2026
Jsg Times
Environment

Odisha Has Seen Over 12,700 Hectares of Forest Land Diverted in Five Years

Over the past five years, Odisha has diverted more than 12,700 hectares of forest for various non-forest uses. Meanwhile, forest fires have devastated over 11,700 hectares in the state...

September 30, 2026
Jsg Times
Environment

Vedanta Meadows Receives Odisha PCB Award for Eco-Friendly Township

Vedanta Aluminium's Vedanta Meadows has been awarded the MK Raut Pollution Control Appreciation Award - 2026 by the Odisha State Pollution Control Board, recognizing its commitment to sustainability.

September 28, 2026
Jsg Times
Environment

Flood Threat Grows in Coastal Odisha as Hirakud Dam Gates Open

Coastal districts of Odisha are on high alert following the release of floodwater from the Hirakud dam, impacting agriculture and infrastructure in the region.