Bhubaneswar: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday informed the Rajya Sabha that an outlay of ₹1,938 crore has been allocated for the Khurda Road–Balangir railway line project in the 2025–26 financial year. Responding to a query by Subhasish Khuntia, the minister said the total project cost has risen to ₹5,089 crore, out of which ₹4,311…
Bhubaneswar: Two years after the construction of the permanent building for Biswanath Pandit Central Library began, the project remains incomplete, triggering dissatisfaction among students and regular readers. Project Delays and Shifting Timeline The library, considered the largest in Cuttack, was originally located in Khannagar. The building was demolished in 2021 by the Cuttack Municipal Corporation…
Bhubaneswar/Mumbai: The Government of Odisha has initiated a comprehensive revision of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed Bhubaneswar Town Centre District (BTCD), aiming to enhance urban infrastructure and improve connectivity around the city’s railway station. Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra informed the Assembly that the redesign is necessitated by ongoing…
Bhubaneswar: In a unique outreach initiative, Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation has launched redesigned premium milk packets to promote awareness about the upcoming census exercise. The new packaging features the official Census logo along with a public awareness message, and was inaugurated by the Director of Census Operations as part of efforts to encourage…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has initiated a comprehensive revision of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed Bhubaneswar Town Centre District (BTCD), aiming to strengthen urban infrastructure and improve connectivity around the city’s railway station area. Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra informed the Assembly that the redesign has become necessary…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward ensuring inclusive early childhood care, Mobile Creches, with the support of EFS Facilities Services, inaugurated a creche and childcare centre in a ragpickers’ colony in Kolkata, West Bengal. This is the first structured childcare facility of its kind in the community, created to support children of waste picker and…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has issued comprehensive guidelines to safeguard outdoor workers from heat-related illnesses during the summer season, enforcing restrictions from April 1 to June 15, 2026. Ban on Work During Peak Heat Hours As part of the measures, outdoor work has been prohibited between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM, the period identified…
Bhubaneswar: A recent Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey has uncovered evidence suggesting the presence of a buried heritage city beneath Puri, one of India’s most sacred temple towns associated with Lord Jagannath. The findings emerged during excavation work linked to the Srimandir Parikrama Project around the iconic Jagannath Temple. Ancient Remains Unearthed Excavations near the…
Bhubaneswar: In a move to address the growing issue of coconut waste in public spaces, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has introduced a toll-free helpline number (1929) for residents to report discarded coconut shells across the city. The initiative aims to ensure quick collection and scientific processing of coconut waste dumped in markets, temples and…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador for Census 2027 by the Ministry of Home Affairs, in a move aimed at boosting public awareness and participation through creative outreach. Known for his globally acclaimed sand art, Pattnaik is expected to use his medium to educate citizens about the importance…