BHUBANESWAR: The genetically modified (GM) crops may

BHUBANESWAR: The main canals of the Subarnarekha multi-purpose irrigation project on both sides of Orissa and Jharkhand nearing completion, the State Government is hopeful of receiving water for irrigation from the project by the end of this year.

KOCHI: Finally, the signal has turned green for the Metro Rail project. With the Government allotting Rs 50 lakh for the office work of the project, the controversial office space provided by the GCDA (Greater Cochin Development Authority) to EMRC (Ernakulam Metro Rail Corporation) will soon see some action.

kENDRAPARA: As many as 1572 estuarine crocodiles, including two measuring more than 20 feet, were sighted by the Forest officials in the water bodies of Bhitarakanika National Park during the week-long census. This was informed by Prasanna Kumar Behera, DFO of the park.

BERHAMPUR: Orissa government has turned down Andhra Pradesh's request to share more water from Balimela reservoir in Malkangiri district to tackle drought situation faced by the neighbouring state due to scanty rainfall.

BHUBANESWAR: The Marine Products Export Development Authority of India (MPEDA) has urged the State Government to come out with a progressive policy for leasing out land to enable coastal aquaculture enterprises to flourish and boost seafood exports.

KENDRAPARA: The forest and wildlife officials are taking help of GPS (Global Positioning System) to count the crocodiles during the week-long annual salt-water crocodile census in the rivers, creeks and other water bodies within the Bhitarkanika National Park. The census, which began on January 12, will continue till January 18.

BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today reiterated that the Centre should give the State its due share in the next Railway budget for infrastructure development.

BHUBANESWAR: The State Government has sought a report from the Chhattisgarh Government on the likely impact of diversion weir under construction on the lower stream of Indravati and Bhaskel rivers on the bordering villages of Kossamguda block in Nabarangpur district.