Tag: Soil Erosion

Bhubaneswar: Unbridled mining of soil in the outskirts of the capital city not only continues to disturb the natural ecosystem but has also raised questions as to how the illegal activities have been going on under the nose of government officials. Locals allege that both the government officials and the mining mafia are hand in […]

Kochi: One of the biodiversity-rich uninhabited islands of Lakshadweep have vanished due to coastal erosion and another four such territories in the sea are shrinking fast, claims a new study. Parali I island, part of Bangaram atoll, which was 0.032 square km in 1968 has been eroded to an extent of 100 per cent, resulting […]

Boudh: People of nearly 30 villages including Kantamal in Boudh district are having sleepless nights as large chunks of landmass is now being consumed by Tel river. The residents stare at an uncertain future with the river marauding the region and triggering floods every year. Sources said the Tel river is advancing by 30 to […]

Bhadrak: Once considered lifeline for scores of villagers of Kulhi and Kulhibindha under Chandbali block, Baitarani River today has turned a nightmare for the same people putting their life at stake and threatening their existence. Over the years, the riverbank erosion has made life severely uncertain for the 300 families living along the banks. As per […]

Cuttack: Colossal erosion along Mahanadi riverbed in Pinpur area under Niashcintakoili block of Cuttack district has triggered flood fear among the villagers. Locals allege rampant sand mining along the riverbank as the prime reason behind the acute erosion in the area. They also claim that the river has also changed its course in the last […]