Odisha villages recognised as 'tsunami-ready' by IOC-UNESCO

Odisha's 24 coastal villages recognised as 'tsunami-ready' by IOC-UNESCO [see list]

The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (IOC-UNESCO) has recognised Communities of 24 tsunami-prone coastal villages of Odisha under six coastal districts- Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Puri and Ganjam- of Odisha as Tsunami Ready. 9 days ago
Supreme Court

Supreme Court Sets 15-Day Notice Rule for Demolitions

The Supreme Court has laid down a series of pan-India directives, stating that no demolition will be carried out without serving at least a 15-day prior notice. The apex court's decision came in response to a series of petitions alleging that demolitions were carried out by several state authorities without sufficient notice. 10 days ago