December 7, 2025

Sarmistha Kabi

Bhubaneswar Poised to Emerge as the “Bengaluru of the East” Amid Rapid IT and Semiconductor Growth

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Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar is fast transforming into one of India’s most promising technology hubs, with industry leaders and policymakers projecting the city as a future mega IT metropolis comparable to Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The capital city’s expanding digital infrastructure, booming startup ecosystem, and increasing semiconductor-related investments are reshaping Odisha’s economic landscape. Officials report that Odisha recorded…

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Odisha Identifies 16 Polluted River Stretches; Minister Flags Urban Wastewater as Key Cause

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia informed the Assembly on Friday that 16 polluted stretches have been identified across major rivers in the state, with urban wastewater emerging as the primary contaminant. Responding to a question in the House, the minister said polluted stretches have been reported at Kathajodi…

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Dengue Cases Rise in Bhubaneswar; BMC Intensifies Source-Reduction Drive in Hotspots

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Bhubaneswar: With dengue cases gradually rising in the capital city, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has intensified its source-reduction and vector-control measures, focusing on five identified hotspots where infections have already reached double digits. Among these, Chandrasekharpur and Patia have emerged as the most affected localities. BMC officials have deployed additional teams for door-to-door inspections,…

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Centre Approves Renaming of Raj Bhawan in Bhubaneswar and Puri to ‘Lok Bhavan’

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Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Home Affairs (CS Division), Government of India, has issued an official notification approving the renaming of Raj Bhawan, Bhubaneswar and Raj Bhawan, Puri as Lok Bhavan, Bhubaneswar and Lok Bhavan, Puri respectively. The new names will come into effect from 1 December 2025 for all official and administrative purposes. The notification…

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BMC Announces Major Redevelopment Plan for Unit-4 Non-Veg Market

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Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has unveiled an extensive redevelopment plan for the Unit-4 Non-Veg retail market, aiming to resolve chronic congestion, improve hygiene, and upgrade civic infrastructure in one of the city’s busiest commercial hubs. According to officials, the new design includes modernised retail shops, designated parking zones, an organised slaughterhouse, widened internal…

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Ashnoor Kaur Reunites With Abhishek Bajaj After Bigg Boss 19 Eviction

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Bhubaneswar: Television actress Ashnoor Kaur, who was recently evicted from Bigg Boss 19, reunited with her close friend and fellow contestant Abhishek Bajaj shortly after her exit from the reality show. Ashnoor’s eviction was announced by host Salman Khan after she was expelled for allegedly displaying violent behaviour towards housemate Tanya Mittal — a violation…

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Odisha Industry Conclave 2025 Focuses on MSME Innovation, CM Majhi Inaugurates Key Sector Initiatives

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Industry Conclave 2025 kicked off on Sunday with a strong emphasis on accelerating innovation and growth in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the MSME pavilion, calling the sector “the backbone of a developed Odisha and a key driver of Eastern India’s industrial future.”…

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Delhi Chokes as Air Quality Plunges to ‘Very Poor’; Nearly Half the City Records Severe AQI

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Bhubaneswar: Delhi woke up to another day of stifling air on Friday, with the capital’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) climbing to 384 at 8:00 am, placing it firmly in the ‘very poor’ category, according to real-time data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Several regions slid back into the ‘severe’ zone, marking a…

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Rohit Sharma Breaks ODI Sixes World Record With Explosive Show in Ranchi

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Bhubaneswar: India captain Rohit Sharma etched his name deeper into cricketing history on Sunday, becoming the leading six-hitter in ODI cricket with a blistering display against South Africa in the first ODI at the JSCA International Stadium. Rohit reached the milestone in emphatic style. In the 20th over of India’s innings, he unleashed a thumping…

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Rumours Swirl About Imran Khan’s Fate — Jail Authorities Deny Any Harm

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Bhubaneswar: A wave of alarming rumours claiming that former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has died in prison has sparked shock and confusion — but jail authorities and several media outlets are calling the reports unfounded. In recent days, numerous social-media posts and certain foreign online channels have been circulating the claim that Imran Khan…

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