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

Sarmistha Kabi5 days ago03 mins

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…

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

Sarmistha Kabi5 days ago02 mins

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…

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

Sarmistha Kabi5 days ago01 mins

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…

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

Sarmistha Kabi6 days ago04 mins

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…

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

Sarmistha Kabi6 days ago03 mins

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.”…

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

Sarmistha Kabi6 days ago04 mins

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…

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

Sarmistha Kabi7 days ago04 mins

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…

Irresponsible Remarks on Puri Sri Mandir by Social Media Influencer

Sarmistha Kabi1 week ago03 mins

Bhubaneswar: We express deep disappointment over the recent statement made by social media influencer Subhankar Mishra, wherein he claimed that couples—married or unmarried—should not visit the Puri Sri Jagannath Temple together due to an alleged “curse” by Radha Rani. This assertion is not only factually baseless but also reflects a profound lack of understanding of…

Wedding Rush Pushes Bhubaneswar’s Roads to Breaking Point

Sarmistha Kabi1 week ago04 mins

Bhubaneswar: As the marriage season reaches its peak, several arterial roads across the city are choking under the weight of wedding-related traffic. Lavish banquet halls, many of which boast grand dining spaces but lack basic parking facilities, are forcing guests to spill their vehicles onto busy streets. The result: long traffic snarls, frustrated commuters, and…

The Internet Has Never Been Louder – And People Have Never Been Quieter

Sarmistha Kabi1 week ago05 mins

Bhubaneswar: A new global study across 50 countries has confirmed what many of us have quietly sensed: social media activity is declining, and it is the young—once the driving force behind the digital revolution—who are walking away first. Out of a massive sample of 250 million users, researchers found a 10% drop in active participation….