Odisha Bans Night Construction to Fight Air Pollution
Odisha govt bans construction from 6 PM to 10 AM & halts all demolition in Bhubaneswar & Cuttack to control dust pollution. Strict penalties for violations. Read more.
Odisha govt bans construction from 6 PM to 10 AM & halts all demolition in Bhubaneswar & Cuttack to control dust pollution. Strict penalties for violations. Read more.
Facing judicial pressure over water wastage and pollution, Haryana sets up a committee led by the Chief Secretary to adopt the 2024 Water Act. Key focus on Yamuna pollution and groundwater contamination.
Odisha government finalizes the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER) plan, a key pillar for Viksit Odisha 2036. The corridor aims to boost the state's economy to $1.5 trillion by 2047. Read more.
Balasore district imposes 7-day restrictions on construction, truck movement & waste burning as AQI turns 'very poor'. Officials warn of legal action for violations. Learn more.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation announces plan to install air purifiers at major city locations. Mayor urges residents to reduce vehicle use for cleaner air.
Odisha government greenlights 55 new hotel & resort projects worth Rs 3,211 crore since July 2024, adding 3,800+ rooms. Major brands like Hyatt & Marriott to expand in Bhubaneswar, Puri & tribal areas.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi intervenes, asks OPSC to fill 151 additional vacancies in state civil services for 2025 exam after job aspirants' resentment. Details inside.
Kanpur administration seals a chemical factory and inspects 108 units to ensure Ganga purity for Magh Mela. Tannery closure roster enforced from Dec 31, 2025. Read the full report.
Odisha transport department introduces a free green sticker system from January 10 to indicate valid PUCC, aiding enforcement of 'no PUCC, no fuel' rule from April 1. Learn details.
Odisha govt extends deadline for mandatory Pollution Certificates to March 31. 'No PUCC, No Petrol' rule to be strictly enforced from April 1. Get your vehicle tested now to avoid fines.
Odisha govt extends PUCC deadline to March 31. Strict 'No PUCC, No Petrol' enforcement starts April 1. Get your pollution certificate now to avoid fines up to Rs 20,000.
Delhi recorded its highest December PM2.5 levels since 2018, averaging 211 µg/m³. Pollution peaked at 392 µg/m³, driven by year-round emissions, not just farm fires. Read the full analysis.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi's 2025 focused on jobs, ports & Rs 16 lakh crore investments. See how his admin balanced ambition with course-correction. Read the full analysis.
Chandigarh's air quality deteriorated sharply on Monday, with many areas experiencing 'very poor' AQI levels for prolonged periods. Key monitoring stations in Sectors 22, 25, and 53 recorded alarming spikes. Read the full report.
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' with AQI at 391, nearing severe levels. Key areas like Anand Vihar recorded 445. Govt announces Rs. 100 crore for water body rejuvenation and new E-Waste Park. Stay informed and take precautions.
Odisha's Mukhyamantri Bus Seva Yojana offers free bus travel to 15 lakh school students from April 2025. Learn about eligibility, application, and benefits.
Odisha's Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana will develop 25 birthplaces of freedom fighters & reformers into heritage museums with a ₹345 crore budget, boosting cultural tourism & local livelihoods.
India's first dedicated marine disaster response vessel, Samudra Pratap, is now operational. Learn how this ship will combat oil spills and protect our coastal ecosystem.
Odisha's Deputy CM Pravati Parida virtually inaugurated 491 new Anganwadi centres, a key step in the state's mission to empower women and children. Discover the government's vision for a robust early childhood ecosystem.
Odisha govt rolls out new policies to accelerate the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack–Puri–Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER), projected to contribute 33% of state GSDP by 2047. Read details on the mega development plan.
Odisha police credit a 10% higher reward payout for the mass surrender of 22 Maoists. The state's revised rehabilitation package now exceeds Chhattisgarh's, offering up to Rs 1.2 crore for top leaders.
Delhi govt to continue 'No PUC, No Fuel' policy even after GRAP-IV lifts. Minister Sirsa announces crackdown on faulty PUC centres & Rs 100 crore for water bodies. Read more.
Odisha government orders special audit into forest department's purchase of 51 Thar SUVs after allegations of procurement above market rates. Total cost exceeds Rs 12 crore. Details inside.
Odisha government issues notifications for major urban expansion, upgrading 5 NACs to municipalities and creating 24 new NACs across 13 districts to boost governance and civic amenities.
Paralakhemundi in Gajapati district is installing 25 CCTV cameras at 12 key locations by month-end to enhance surveillance and crime detection. Read how this Rs 30 lakh project will work.
NGT issues notices to Odisha authorities over a micro composting centre in a Bhubaneswar residential area, citing health and rule violations. Next hearing in February 2026.
Odisha mandates 'No PUC, No Fuel' to fight vehicular pollution as AQI hits 177. Delhi's campaign sees 61,000 PUCCs issued in 24 hours. Dense fog alerts prompt road safety warnings.
Odisha's transport department mandates oil companies to deny fuel to vehicles lacking a valid PUC certificate. This move aims to combat air pollution and enforce the Motor Vehicles Act. Vehicle owners urged to comply.
Haryana Pollution Board fines violators Rs 2.8 crore in Gurgaon & Nuh for flouting dust, genset, and industrial norms. Major construction projects shut. Read the full report.
MPCB officials visited a Baner construction site to evaluate dust & noise control measures as per NGT's Dec 8 directive. Monitoring stations installed for 24-hour assessment.