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…
Bhubaneswar: Digi Yatra has been launched at Biju Patnaik International Airport. Introduced by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA) and the Digi Yatra Foundation, this innovative platform marks a major step towards creating a digitally empowered society. Digi Yatra is designed to revolutionize the travel experience by enabling the automatic digital processing of passengers, thus…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance the safety of women in public spaces, the Commissionerate Police has established a dedicated team to address harassment incidents in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Under the leadership of ACP Anjana Tudu, the team named HER (High Efficiency Response) has been deployed to swiftly respond to any form of harassment…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s capital city, Bhubaneswar, is experiencing scorching temperatures as dry westerly winds sweep across the state, pushing mercury levels to unprecedented heights. Today, Bhubaneswar became the sixth hottest city in the Asian continent and emerged as the second hottest city in India. Over the past 24 hours, the temperature in Bhubaneswar surged by a…
Bhubaneswar: In a proactive move to support the welfare of the citizens and promote entrepreneurial initiatives, the Odisha Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, greenlit several crucial proposals during its meeting on Monday. A total of 26 proposals from 14 departments received approval, marking a significant step towards the overall development of the state. Post…
