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Every winter, Chilika Lake welcomes lakhs of migratory birds travelling along the Central Asian Flyway. The January 2026 census recorded more than 11.32 lakh birds across 196 species, with Nalabana witnessing a notable increase in numbers.…

Odisha produces millions of tonnes of fly ash every year from its coal-fired power plants, and official figures suggest that nearly all of it is being put to use. Yet ash pond breaches, dust pollution, illegal dumping and damage to farmland…

Cyclone Arnab has crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast and weakened, bringing some relief to coastal communities after a night of powerful winds and heavy rain. But the threat has shifted inland, with southern Odisha preparing for intense…

Cyclone Arnab is approaching the Andhra Pradesh coast, bringing the threat of powerful winds, storm surge and heavy rainfall, with southern Odisha also on alert. While Andhra Pradesh prepares for landfall, Odisha has evacuated vulnerable…

Olive ridley turtles return to Odisha’s coast each year to nest in extraordinary numbers, making Gahirmatha, Rushikulya and the Devi river mouth some of the region’s most important nesting sites. But the 2026 season brought an unexpected…

Durga Puja, Gajalaxmi Puja and Kali Puja bring Odisha's communities together in vibrant celebrations, but idol immersion can also put pressure on rivers and other water bodies. Plaster of Paris, synthetic paints, plastic decorations and…

Rooftop solar is becoming increasingly popular in Odisha as government subsidies make installations more affordable. But how much can an ordinary household actually save? This article examines installation costs, central and state…

Along Odisha’s coast, the sea is taking more than land. In Satabhaya, Kendrapara, and Podampeta, Ganjam, erosion has forced families from their homes, disrupted traditional livelihoods and scattered communities across resettlement sites.…

Every year, families across western Odisha leave their villages for seasonal work at brick kilns, carrying debts and uncertain futures with them. Known locally as Dadan, this migration is shaped by more than poverty alone. Unpredictable…

Odisha is home to diverse wildlife, from tigers, elephants and Indian gaur in its forests to Irrawaddy dolphins in Chilika Lagoon and olive ridley turtles along its coast. However, habitat loss, poaching, pollution and human-wildlife…