Bhubaneswar: To alleviate the discomfort caused by the scorching heat, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated the installation of temporary shelters at major traffic junctions across the city. As temperatures soar, citizens often find themselves exposed to the harsh sun while waiting at traffic points. BMC’s initiative aims to provide respite to pedestrians and…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken a significant step towards addressing the street dog menace by inaugurating a dedicated stray dog sterilisation center at Mancheswar in the Odisha capital. Equipped with modern facilities, the center can accommodate up to 300 dogs and perform approximately 100 sterilisation operations daily, according to a tweet from…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has emerged as a beacon of sanitation excellence, securing two prestigious awards under the Swachh Bharat Mission Scheme during the Swachh Survekshan 2023. The central government, in a special ceremony, bestowed these accolades upon BMC, with Manoj Joshi, Secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MOHUA), presenting…
Bhubaneswar: The lively street festival, ‘Patha Utsav,’ kicked off its second edition in the heart of Odisha’s capital, Bhubaneswar, on Sunday. The event spanned from Sikharchandi hill to Infocity square, transforming the streets into a hub of joyful activities, creating the perfect Sunday vibe for attendees. Participation in the festival was notably vibrant, with students…
In a notable move towards child welfare, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has equipped 273 Anganwadi centers within its jurisdiction with water purifiers.
Bhubaneswar: A three-storeyed building for an organised Fruit Market was opened on July 2022 at Unit-2 where 78 fruit vendors opened their shops. However, within two months the fruit vendors shut their shops, and now most of the shutters at the building are down since October last year. Out of 78, only two shops are…
Bhubaneswar: To increase the greenery of the city and to provide space for physical exercise, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to construct 50 mini-parks in Bhubaneswar. Under the flagship programme of the Odisha Government, Mukhyamantri Karma Tatapara Abhiyan (MUKTA), the parks will be dedicated to the citizens. This community-driven initiative will involve identified…
Bhubaneswar: To keep a track of the movement of ambulances for the quick transfer of Covid patients to the Dedicated Covid Hospitals (DCH) and Covid Care Centres (CCC) in the city, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has started GPS tracking of the emergency vehicles. A fleet of 64 ambulances are engaged under the COVID management…
Bhubaneswar: Newly-appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) and Commissioner Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Sanjay Kumar Singh visited the 24X7 Call Centre of 1929 this evening and reviewed its functioning. The Centre on COVID was started March 25. The Commissioner was briefed about the numbers of work stations engaged for…
