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    Clean tech

    Odisha Government Clears ₹10,000-Crore Tata Power Solar Ingot-Wafer Plant, Underlining Green Energy Push

    The approval comes with an attractive package of incentives designed to catalyse both investment and environmental impact.
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    Air

    Study From Odisha Says Children’s IQ Plummets by Almost 20 Points Due to High Air Pollution

    The evidence from the study is unequivocal, researchers point out: air pollution is a direct threat to children’s intellectual growth, disproportionately affecting the vulnerable.
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    Child Labour

    Odisha’s National Law University Pioneers Child Protection Mentorship Programme

    The CCR at NLUO is a teaching, research and advocacy centre established to advance legal and social innovations in child protection.
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    Animals and wildlife

    Record 6.82 Lakh Olive Ridley Turtles Visit Odisha’s Rushikulya River Mouth for Mass Nesting

    Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha’s Ganjam district has emerged as a major rookery for the endangered olive ridley turtles with over 6.82 lakh such marine species assembling for mass nesting, officials said on Sunday.
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    E-governance

    Prime Minister Modi Launches ‘SUBHADRA’ and Initiates Major Infrastructure Projects in Odisha

    The ‘SUBHADRA’ scheme is designed to provide financial support to eligible women aged 21-60 years, with ₹10,000 credited annually in two instalments directly to...
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    Accountability

    People’s Commission Urges Reversal of Forced Evictions in Dhinkia for JSW Project

    The commission has urged the State to conduct a comprehensive environmental impact assessment of the Paradip Port area, which is already facing significant pollution...
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    Agri-business

    Odisha’s APC Exemplifies Successful Government-Civil Society Partnerships

    Odisha’s APC Project was initiated as a collaborative effort between the state government, non-governmental organizations, and international development agencies to promote sustainable agriculture and...
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    Animals and wildlife

    Gupteswar Forest Designated as Fourth Biodiversity Heritage Site in Odisha

    The designation of Gupteswar as a Biodiversity Heritage Site not only strengthens the cultural bond between the local populace and the forest but also...
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    Bangladesh

    SouthAsia: UNODC Report Flags Distinct Synthetic Drug Markets Across Region

    By documenting distinct national patterns while highlighting shared vulnerabilities, the assessment provides a common analytical foundation for policymakers, investigators and health authorities.
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    Agri-business

    Sri Lanka Can Unlock Export Growth Through High-Value Agribusiness, Says Think Tank Study

    By addressing tariff distortions, policy unpredictability and underinvestment in knowledge and infrastructure, the country can better convert its agricultural strengths into higher export earnings, more productive jobs and broader economic gains.
    Air

    Delhi Tightens Grip on 2,354 Industries with Real-Time Emission Monitors and Stricter Pollution Limits

    The plan underscores both the technical feasibility of continuous industrial monitoring at scale and the practical difficulties of extending such systems to thousands of smaller enterprises.

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    Bangladesh

    SouthAsia: UNODC Report Flags Distinct Synthetic Drug Markets Across Region

    By documenting distinct national patterns while highlighting shared vulnerabilities, the assessment provides a common analytical foundation for policymakers, investigators and health authorities.
    Agri-business

    Sri Lanka Can Unlock Export Growth Through High-Value Agribusiness, Says Think Tank Study

    By addressing tariff distortions, policy unpredictability and underinvestment in knowledge and infrastructure, the country can better convert its agricultural strengths into higher export earnings, more productive jobs and broader economic gains.
    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh Signals Reset with India: Forward-Looking Ties Top Agenda in Dhaka Talks

    In the months ahead, progress on trade facilitation, connectivity projects, water-sharing discussions and high-level visits will test the durability of this positive framing.
    Bangladesh

    SouthAsia: UNODC Report Flags Distinct Synthetic Drug Markets Across Region

    By documenting distinct national patterns while highlighting shared vulnerabilities, the assessment provides a common analytical foundation for policymakers, investigators and health authorities.
    Accountability

    Bangladesh: Police Raid Minor Political Party Office, Detain Scores Over Suspected Awami League Links

    Police have indicated that the operation remains under review and that subsequent legal steps will rest on the findings from questioning and verification.

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