Bhubaneswar, Oct. 6 -- The three-day 'Earth Again' conference, organised by the Sambad Group, began today in Bhubaneswar. Speaking at the inaugural session, Soumya Ranjan Patnaik, Sambad Group's Chairman, shared his views on the need for environmental awareness and responsible growth.

"When Tanaya Patnaik, Sambad's Editor, first proposed the idea of organising the 'Punascha Pruthibi' programme, I extended my full support because it is centred on protecting our environment," he said. "Sambad has undertaken many initiatives over the years, and this is one of the most meaningful ones."

Emphasising the importance of environmental dialogue, he added, "Today, there is only one common subject that concerns everyone-- the environment. There is ...