Bhubaneswar: From exploring ancient temples and the story of Odisha’s capital city to discovering local food traditions and nocturnal wildlife, the 10th edition of Ekamra Walks will offer residents and visitors new ways to experience Bhubaneswar during the 2026–27 season. The initiative of the Heritage Cell of the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) will begin on…
Bhubaneswar: Applicants who secure flats under the Bhubaneswar Development Authority’s (BDA) Ekamra Residency housing project at Subudhipur will have their ₹10,000 application fee adjusted against the flat cost, while unsuccessful applicants will receive a full refund of their ₹2.1 lakh deposit, the Authority decided at its 153rd meeting on Wednesday. The meeting was held under…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has reviewed the proposed redevelopment of its City Centre, popularly known as Nicco Park, with Housing and Urban Development Minister and BDA Chairman Dr Krushna Chandra Mahapatra directing officials to expedite the process and ensure timely progress. BDA Vice-Chairman Chanchal Rana and other senior officials attended the review meeting…
Bhubaneswar: A long-pending land record issue affecting allotment holders of the K-7 Kalinga Nagar plotted scheme in Ghatikia Mouza is set to be resolved, with the Member, Board of Revenue, passing orders in 218 cases and directing correction of plot areas and maps. The issue dates back to residential plots allotted under the Kalinganagar Plotted…
Bhubaneswar: A new housing project at Subudhipur was unveiled on Tuesday as the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) marked its 44th Foundation Day, with the proposed Ekamra Residency positioned as part of efforts to expand planned and sustainable housing in the capital city. Housing and Urban Development Minister and BDA Chairman Dr Krushna Chandra Mahapatra launched…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) conducted a public hearing today with landowners from Andharua and Daspur areas to discuss the draft Town Planning (TP) Scheme-8. This initiative is part of the city’s efforts to develop its inner ring road and enhance peri-urban infrastructure. Landowners from the designated mouzas actively participated in the meeting, offering…
Bhubaneswar: In a groundbreaking move towards enhancing the quality of urban living, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the ‘AMA BHOOMI’ initiative (Assuring Mass Access through Bhubaneswar Open Space Ownership and Management) today. This initiative, a product of the 5T vision, is spearheaded by the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) to create and maintain open spaces that…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated Nilamadhab Niwas, an affordable housing project aimed at transforming the lives of slum dwellers in the capital city. This initiative falls under the Odisha Government’s visionary ‘Housing for All’ policy, aligning with its commitment to providing dignified housing solutions for the urban poor. Handing over the keys to the…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has unveiled an exciting addition to the Ekamra Walks experience – the Night Jungle Safari in Bharatpur. Commencing on March 1, this new venture promises an exhilarating exploration of the wilderness under the shroud of night, offering a thrilling nocturnal perspective to Bhubaneswar’s cherished heritage walk series. The Night…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development for urban infrastructure, a public hearing for the construction of the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) road connecting Patia Railway Station to Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Park at Gadakana was conducted today at the Kanak Durga Temple in Patia. The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) is spearheading this road project, with the public…
