Bhubaneswar: Two wards of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) have secured top positions in a national ward-level clean-air assessment, highlighting the city’s efforts to improve air quality through localised planning and community participation. Ward No. 36 and Ward No. 30 of BMC emerged among the top-performing wards in the assessment, while Ward No. 13 of…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is stepping up efforts to turn Deras into a major centre for seafood processing, value addition and exports, with Chief Secretary Anu Garg calling for faster industrialisation and optimum use of infrastructure during her visit to the area on Wednesday. At the Deras Seafood Park, Garg held discussions with leading seafood exporters and…
H&UD Minister Reviews Bhubaneswar’s TP Schemes and New City Project, Stresses Timely, Planned Urban Expansion
The city’s much-loved heritage initiative, Ekamra Walks, made a grand return today with its 9th edition- carrying the message “Clean Heritage, Green Future.”
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has issued a traffic advisory for the Maha Shivratri celebrations at Shree Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneswar, scheduled for February 26. The advisory outlines the traffic management plan to ensure smooth movement of vehicles and accommodate the anticipated large influx of devotees. The traffic regulations will come into effect from midnight of February…
Bhubaneswar: This year, the opening date for the Bali Jatras in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack has coincided, with both events scheduled to commence on November 15. The date for the Cuttack Bali Jatra was finalized in September, while the decision for the Bhubaneswar Bali Jatra was made during a meeting of the Bhubaneswar Bali Jatra Mahotsav…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi embraced the local Odia culture during his visit to Gadakana village in Bhubaneswar today, where he participated in the ‘Gruha Prabesha’ ceremony for beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). The PM savoured the traditional Odia sweet delicacy ‘Kheeri’ at the home of a PMAY beneficiary, Antaryami Nayak. Modi…
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 shutters of Modern Book Depot, Bhubaneswar’s oldest and most cherished bookstore, have come down permanently. Located in the bustling Master Canteen area, this iconic bookstore had been a beloved destination for book lovers, intellectuals, and politicians for over five decades. However, after a rent agreement expired on July 31, the store’s fate was…
Bhubaneswar: The Housing & Urban Development Department, led by Principal Secretary Usha Padhee, has initiated a comprehensive review of water logging issues across all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Odisha. During a decisive meeting, Padhee underscored the necessity for immediate response and proactive measures to address water logging, particularly during the monsoon season. Padhee emphasized…
