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Congress, BJD question Adani's land purchase in Odisha, company says it's for afforestation
The Adani Group's recent land acquisition near Odisha's Gandhamardhan hills has sparked controversy. While the group claims the land is for afforestation, opposition parties suspect mining intentions, prompting concerns from locals and political leaders.
TACO signs MoU to provide surveillance centre and dwelling units for frontline workers in Kaziranga National Park
The Anil Agarwal Foundation's Animal Care Organization has signed an MoU with Kaziranga National Park to bolster wildlife conservation. The partnership, under TACO's 'Mission Vanraksha,' includes a Rs 6 crore grant over three years to build a surveillance center and dwellings for frontline workers. The initiative aims to strengthen protection efforts for endangered species like Greater One-Horned Rhinos and Bengal Tigers. The agreement was endorsed by Assam's Minister of Environment & Forest, Chandra Mohan Patowary, and highlights the state's commitment to protecting its natural heritage.
'Mass bleaching event' threatens Australia's Great Barrier Reef's biodiversity
A 'mass bleaching event' is currently taking place on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, endangering diverse marine species. The seventh such event since 1998, climate change is biggest threat to coral reefs. Urgent action is needed to protect ecosystems and dependent plants and animals. Ocean temperatures have reached record levels, risking large-scale coral mortality. The frequency of bleaching events hampers reef recovery.
Awfis on an expansion spree, leases around 1 lakh sq in Bhubaneshwar
The size of the new Awfis centre in Bhubaneshwar is a testament to the Tier II growth story and its potential. With its strategic location, modern infrastructure, futuristic design and vibrant community, we are confident that this centre will become a hub for innovation in the city,¡± said Amit Ramani, Chairman and Managing Director of Awfis Space Solutions Limited.
PM to launch projects worth Rs 68k crore during Odisha visit, drone cameras banned at Modi's venues
The state government has prohibited the use of drone cameras at venues where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit during his one-day trip to the western Odisha town of Sambalpur on February 3. The prime minister is scheduled to launch projects worth more than Rs 68,000 crore during a public programme in Sambalpur, official sources said.
Another grand Ram temple rises thousands of miles away as Ayodhya gets historic Ram Mandir
In Odisha, a new Ram temple has risen in the village of Fategarh, standing tall atop a hill 1,800 feet above sea level. Initiated in 2017, this 73-foot-tall shrine dedicated to Lord Ram was completed with contributions from villagers and devotees, showcasing unity and dedication. The temple, constructed in traditional Odia style, holds cultural and historical significance, rooted in a connection to the 1912 'Nabakalebar.' Concurrently, a heritage corridor project inaugurated in Puri promises devotees an enhanced experience around the 12th-century Jagannath Temple.
Recreate the whole stage
The diversity within one creative industry, such as textile design, hints to the rich and varied traditions that India has. This diversity is reflected, for example, in zari design in Benarasi saris to Sambalpuri ikat of Odisha to kalamkari designs of Andhra Pradesh.
Bypass route, AC tunnel part of Puri's makeover ahead of Jagannath temple corridor inauguration
The Odisha government has built a 2.8-kilometer bypass stretch in Puri, India, to reduce travel time to the Jagannath temple by up to an hour. The 'Shree Setu', a 2.8-kilometer bypass, connects four lanes of roads on 37 acres of land. The government has redeveloped the settlement around the ancient Puri temple to ease the increasing footfall of worshippers and built a 1.5-kilometer path 'Shrimandir Parikrama' encircling the temple under the Jagannath.
What was the Sycamore Gap tree¡¯s significance? Know its history as police arrests 2 over its destruction in England
The Sycamore Gap tree stood as a prominent feature along Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site established nearly two millennia ago.
A magnitude 3.9 aftershock rattles Morocco as rescuers seek survivors in ancient cities and towns
Those same areas were shaken anew Sunday by a magnitude 3.9 quake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It wasn't immediately clear if the temblor caused more damage or casualties, but it was likely strong enough to rattle nerves in areas where damage has left buildings unstable and people have spoken of their fears of aftershocks.
Ancient Avalokitasvara idol with inscription discovered in Odisha by INTACH team
Similar inscribed stone images of Avalokitasvara has also been found in the Ratnagiri and Udayagiri sites as well. Many of the discovered artifacts are terracotta tablets, but according to the source, a stone carved image like the one found in Puri is a rare find. What makes it even more significant is the fact that the inscriptions on it are clear and has not eroded. ??In Buddhism, Avalokitasvara is a bodhisattva who contains the compassion of all Buddhas. He has 108 avatars, the most notable of which is Padmap¨¡?i (the lotus bearer).
World Heritage Day: The missing Nicholson and other problems with India's monuments
Statue of John Nicholson, the notorious East India Company officer who led the assault on Delhi in the 1857 war, is one of the many missing monuments that continue to be listed by the government. According to a 2013 audit conducted by the Comptroller and Auditor General, there are 24 "untraceable" monuments that are still being considered as the MNIs. the number might actually be higher due to a lack of proper documentation.
World's longest river cruise 'Ganga Vilas' to unlock potential of river cruise tourism in India: Sarbananda Sonowal
The luxury cruise will cover a distance of more than 3,200 km across 27 river systems in five states in India and Bangladesh. The huge untapped potential of river cruises is set to get unlocked with the launch of this service, added Sarbananda Sonowal.
Third of world heritage glaciers under threat, warns UNESCO study
A third of the glaciers on the UNESCO World Heritage list are under threat, regardless of efforts to limit temperature increases, a study conducted by the UN body has found.
Odisha gets NoCs to beautify Puri Jagannath temple, two other old shrines
The National Monument Authority (NMA) has issued no objection certificates (NoCs) to the Odisha government for its development and beautification projects at Jagannath Temple in Puri, Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar and Sun Temple at Konark, but with riders.
Meghalaya¡¯s Living Root Bridges vying for tag of UNESCO World Heritage Site
Meghalaya's Jingkieng Jri (Living Root Bridge) are trailblazers that not only highlight the symbiotic relationship between Nature and human culture to a global audience, but more so, it focuses on the need to adopt a balanced approach between economy and ecology, something which the state Government has been working tirelessly in the past few years.
Naveen Patnaik writes to PM, urges him to set up airport in Puri
Patnaik said the Rath Yatra of Puri is a famous annual event, attracting lakhs of pilgrims from across the world and an airport in the town will help bring devotees to the Sri Jagannath Temple.
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