Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken a groundbreaking step to enhance citizen services by introducing two innovative digital platforms. Through partnerships with IndusInd Bank, PeLocal Fintech Private Limited, and Emertech RND Solutions Private Limited, the initiative aims to simplify municipal services and improve public engagement. A key highlight of the initiative is the…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is preparing to restart its dog sterilization programme following the Orissa High Court’s decision to lift the stay order on the initiative. Bhubaneswar Mayor Sulochana Das emphasized the growing concern over dog bites in the city, revealing that over the past month and a half, 500 people have received…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken a significant step towards sustainable waste management with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a compressed biogas plant. The initiative is expected to address the city’s growing waste challenges while promoting environmental sustainability. The biogas plant, with a capacity of 200 Metric…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has put in place extensive measures to ensure cleanliness and sanitation across the city during the Durga Puja festival. In an effort to maintain a clean environment during the festivities, the BMC has deployed 36 nodal officers and over 340 additional sanitation workers to manage waste and sanitation at…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has rolled out comprehensive guidelines for this year’s Durga Puja celebrations, emphasizing a plastic-free and eco-friendly approach in the city. In line with these guidelines, the use of plastic materials within puja pandals has been strictly prohibited. To promote environmentally conscious practices, numerous dustbins will be strategically placed around…
Bhubaneswar: In a special event marking the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the 10th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi honoured sanitation workers of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) for their relentless efforts in keeping the city clean. The event, held at Swaminanathan Hall of the Odisha University of…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has declared September 17 as a holiday for all schools and colleges under the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) in light of the launch of the Subhadra Yojana by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The announcement comes ahead of a major public event at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar, where the Prime Minister will…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has sounded an alert following the detection of bird flu in nearby regions. The civic body has advised chicken vendors to temporarily halt the procurement of poultry from affected areas and urged residents to remain cautious. In its advisory, the BMC called for increased vigilance, requesting citizens to report…
Bhubaneswar: To curb unauthorized construction in Bhubaneswar, Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra announced today that 191 illegally built apartments and buildings in the capital city are slated for demolition. This decision is part of the state’s broader effort to address the increasing issue of unauthorized structures. Responding to a question from MLA…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Standing Committee on Health and Sanitation has approved a significant proposal for the establishment of a 200-ton Biomethanation plant by Oil India in Bhubaneswar. Additionally, Oil India plans to set up another Biomethanation plant with a 100-ton capacity, further contributing to the city’s waste management and energy generation efforts. During…
