Bhubaneswar: To curb rising air pollution levels in the city, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to impose an on-the-spot fine of ₹5,000 on violators indulging in open burning. The decision forms part of intensified enforcement measures under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). The decision was taken at a recent Air Quality Management…
Bhubaneswar: The Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bus Terminal (BSABT) at Baramunda is poised to evolve into a major transport-cum-business hub, with Information Technology (IT) companies set to begin operations from the facility in the near future. The development is expected to significantly enhance the commercial and economic activity at Odisha’s largest bus terminal. The announcement was…
Bhubaneswar: Reaffirming the Government of Odisha’s unwavering commitment to road safety, a comprehensive AMA Bus Operators’ Review Meeting on Road Safety was held in January 2026 under the chairpersonship of Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department. The review focused on strengthening safety governance, enforcing discipline among operators and crew, and leveraging technology…
Bhubaneswar: The 6th National Chilika Bird Festival was inaugurated today at the Conference Hall of Lok Seva Bhawan here, marking another significant step towards promoting eco-tourism and wildlife conservation in Odisha. The festival is being jointly organised by the Department of Tourism and the Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha. Deputy Chief…
Bhubaneswar: Sisir Saras-2026, the flagship annual rural enterprise fair organised by the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) under the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department, Government of Odisha, is set to be held at the IDCO Exhibition Ground here from January 10 to January 18, 2026. The mega fair aims to provide a…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (DA&FE) has launched a new lecture series titled “Krushi Gyan Lecture Series: Viksit Odisha for Viksit Bharat”, with the first lecture held on January 6, 2026, at the Krushi Bhavan Auditorium in Bhubaneswar. The inaugural session focused on the future roadmap of agricultural development in India, with…
Bhubaneswar: A fatal road accident on the Bhubaneswar–Puri National Highway on Tuesday claimed the lives of two women, including a journalist, after a private bus collided with a scooter near Jamalpura Square under Pipili police station limits. The journalist has been identified as Sheela Pattanayak, while the identity of the second victim is yet to…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s roadmap towards becoming a developed state by 2036 and contributing to the national goal of a Developed India came under detailed discussion at a high-level meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan on Thursday. Chief Secretary Anu Garg, along with senior state officials, held deliberations with B. V. R. Subrahmanyam, Chief Executive Officer of…
Bhubaneswar: A high-level review meeting on the implementation of welfare schemes for Scheduled Tribes (STs) was held at the Lok Seva Bhawan conference hall on Monday in the presence of Chief Secretary Anu Garg and Member of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) Asha Lakra. The meeting focused on assessing the progress, challenges and…
Bhubaneswar: Concerned over a recent unfortunate incident involving an Ama Bus, the State Government on Tuesday conducted a high-level review meeting on the safety, operation and management of Ama Bus services, following the directions of the Chief Minister. The meeting was chaired by Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, Usha Padhee, and was attended…
