Standing at the meeting point of land and sea, mangroves filter out salt, guard coastlines, nurture fisheries, shelter creatures from tigers to crocodiles, and lock away vast reserves of carbon.
Nearly 30 years ago, around 1,500 students gathered outside the Odisha state secretariat to protest an exam paper leak. One among them, would later become the Education Minister of India. He was Dharmendra Pradhan.
Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the leader from Odisha, announced his resignation before the much-anticipated third round of talks this afternoon.
Dharmendra Pradhan entered electoral politics in Odisha and served as a member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly from 2000 to 2004.
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The CJP members had been holding a sit-in protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar since June, demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged irregularities in competitive exams.
Dharmendra Pradhan quit as Education Minister amid widespread protests demanding his resignation over the alleged irregularities in competitive examinations.
Seven persons, all in the age group of 25-28, were on the way to attend a friend's wedding when the accident happened.
Dharmendra Pradhan hit the streets of Bhubaneswar as a student leader associated with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) to protest against the Janaki Patnaik's government.
Jagannath Rath Yatra is celebrated widely beyond Puri, with unique traditions in cities like Ahmedabad and Baripada.
The woman had taken a lift on a motorcycle from Khurda bus stand. The rider took her towards the Ratanpur Reserve Forest to sexually assault her.
The report's findings indicate that women receiving the benefits maintained higher end-of-the-month bank balances compared to earlier periods.
The Jagannath Rath Yatra, held annually in Puri, Odisha, is one of India's largest and most revered religious festivals.
The Odisha government has confirmed the deaths of two devotees but denied reports of any stampede-like incident during the annual Rath Yatra festival.
One person died and several others were injured after a crowd surge at the iconic Rath Yatra celebrations in Odisha's Puri on Thursday.
Rath Yatra 2026: Rayagada-Puri special trains will operate on notified dates to facilitate devotees traveling for the festival.
Two Covid-19 deaths and eight positive cases have been reported in Andhra Pradesh. The Health Department has deployed Rapid Response Teams to trace contacts and initiated sanitation drives in the affected areas.
Reports suggest that an argument broke out between the husband and wife at their residence on Saturday. During the altercation, the wife allegedly hit her husband on the head with a mobile phone
Locals say there have been several incidents of theft and robbery in the region over the past few months, and residents have demanded increased police patrolling and stronger security measures.
The accused identified as Rabinarayan Das, a native of Kendrapada district, is presently staying at Uttarpara police station area in Hooghly district of West Bengal.
VK Pandian visited earthquake-hit Venezuela to share Odisha and India's disaster management expertise with interim President Delcy Rodriguez.
The Pinaka LRGR rocket is designed by Armament Research and Development Establishment in association with High Energy Materials Research Laboratory.
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The security blueprint mostly focuses on crowd control, traffic management and emergency response on the land, while drone and anti-drone devices to look after aerial security.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a total lockdown in India from midnight for 21 days to fight the spread of coronavirus.
India must also straight away allow internationally-recognized testing kits to be used here - these are already in use in the USA and Europe (do not delay by waiting for Indian clearance).
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Hopefully, you are following social distancing and not mingling, especially with large groups or in crowded places. Can wearing a mask help? Here's what doctors say:
People across the world are worried about the rising cases of COVID-19, a highly contagious disease caused by the Novel Coronavirus that was first detected in China's Wuhan in December last year. What should you do if you're feeling any little ill, flu-ish and you are worried that you have symptoms of coronavirus?
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With some 400 positive cases within a population of 1.3 billion, the burning question in the minds of many is whether India is under-reporting. Until a couple of days ago, there were strict, conservative criteria for COVID 19 testing.


Soap and water is still the best way to clean your hands. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.


Wash hands with warm or cold water. Lather soap to get it on the backs of hands, between fingers and under finger nails before rinsing off. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the time spent should be 20 seconds (or the time taken to sing the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice).


If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60 per cent alcohol.


The hand sanitizer should be applied to one palm before rubbing the hands together. While rubbing, the gel should be spread all over the hands and fingers, covering all surfaces until completely dry.


Cleansers and wipes are effective in cleaning and disinfecting objects and surfaces that are frequently touched.


Alcohol is effective at killing different types of microbes, including both viruses and bacteria. Coronavirus is the type of virus with an outer wrapping, called an envelope, which alcohol can kills.


Despite many DIY sites and programmes suggesting it, vodka doesn’t have enough alcohol content to effectively kill microbes.
India Coming Together Against COVID-19 campaign, an RB and NDTV initiative, aims to provide a platform to highlight the works of the unsung heroes, NGOs and community leaders at the frontline of the hygiene battle against COVID-19.
It is a small effort to keep Indians well informed with medical facts and the news that matters the most in their daily lives during the current lock-down. A campaign of hope despite of all of us being isolated.
The campaign will recognise and acknowledge the unsung heroes who are at the forefront of this battle against the coronavirus – doctors, the police, community kitchens, the suppliers of essential commodities. Pan-India stories on the effort being made to combat the virus – narrated by the administrators, the police and government bodies. We will also showcase how hygiene and handwashing are critical in this fight against Novel Coronavirus.

