Bhubaneswar: Former Vice President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today inaugurated ‘Atal Van’, a newly developed eco-park at the Lok Seva Bhawan premises. The park has been named in honour of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, in recognition of his visionary leadership and lasting contribution to nation-building. The inaugural programme…
Bhubaneswar: The Orissa High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Odisha government over its decision to deny petrol and diesel to vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) and sought the state’s response within two weeks. Hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), a division bench comprising Chief Justice Harish Tandon and Justice…
Bhubaneswar: Food and beverage major Nestlé on Tuesday announced a recall of several of its popular baby nutrition products following concerns over possible contamination with cereulide, a toxin that can cause food poisoning. The recalled products include SMA and NAN infant formula, as well as BEBA and follow-on formulas, with the majority of affected batches…
Bhubaneswar: In response to worsening air quality, the Odisha government has imposed a temporary ban on construction activities in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack during night and early morning hours. The restriction, effective from 6 pm to 10 am, applies to both government and private construction projects. Authorities have also directed builders to…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to address the rising air pollution levels in the state capital, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to install air purifiers at key locations across the city to help keep the Air Quality Index (AQI) within permissible limits. The initiative will be rolled out in a phased manner, with the…
Bhubaneswar: With air pollution levels rising to alarming levels, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has deployed anti-smog guns at key locations in the city to curb dust and particulate pollution after the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed the 300 mark, placing the city in the “very poor” category. The mist cannons have been installed at…
Younger Brother (30) Donates Liver to Elder Brother (37) Donor & Recipient both doing well, Donor discharged from the Hospital Bhubaneswar: AIIMS Bhubaneswar has marked a historic milestone in tertiary healthcare by successfully conducting its first liver transplant on 20 December 2025, reaffirming its commitment to delivering advanced and life-saving medical services to the people…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar is all set to welcome the first Patha Utsav of the season this Sunday, January 4, 2026, transforming select city streets into vibrant, vehicle-free public spaces for citizens to enjoy. The initiative, which has become a popular urban engagement programme in the capital, aims to promote healthy living, environmental awareness, and community bonding….
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at improving public access to green spaces, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has revised the operating hours of its parks, with the new schedule coming into effect from December 13. Under the revised arrangement, all BDA-managed parks will remain open continuously from 5 am to 8.30 pm on Saturdays and…
Bhubaneswar: With a major push to strengthen emergency healthcare delivery, the Odisha government has invested ₹111 crore to induct 428 new ‘108’ ambulance vehicles into the state’s emergency response system. In the first phase, Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi will inaugurate 150 ambulances, marking a significant upgrade to Odisha’s life-saving infrastructure. The new…