Bhubaneswar: The Water Security Plan for Bhubaneswar city and its adjoining areas, prepared by the Odisha Water Corporation Limited (WATCO), was reviewed by Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, with a strong emphasis on timely completion of water supply projects to meet the city’s growing needs. The review meeting was held at…
New Delhi: With the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 set to make a much-anticipated return to the hockey hub of India, Bhubaneswar, from January 17, Hockey India on Tuesday announced that tickets have gone live and will be available free of cost for fans. Ticket booking opened at 11:00 am IST, aiming to ensure…
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…
