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…
Bhubaneswar: Once known for its balanced real-estate landscape, Bhubaneswar is now grappling with an unprecedented surge in property and rental prices, placing enormous strain on middle-class families. Compared to neighbouring state capitals such as Kolkata, Ranchi, Raipur, Hyderabad, and Amaravati, Bhubaneswar has emerged as one of the costliest cities in terms of land and housing….
Bhubaneswar: In a major restructuring of how salaries are calculated across the private sector, India’s revised national wage framework is poised to significantly reduce in-hand salaries for a large segment of employees—even as overall employer cost (CTC) remains the same. Under the new rules, basic pay plus dearness and retaining allowances must constitute at least…
Bhubaneswar: The hoisting of the saffron Dhwaja atop the newly completed Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple marks far more than the culmination of a monumental construction project. It is the arrival of a moment that blends religion, culture, politics, and national identity—each layered with its own meaning, each carrying its own weight. On Tuesday, when Prime…
Bhubaneswar: More than 10,000 Anganwadi workers from across Odisha staged a massive demonstration on Monday at Lower PMG, near the State Assembly, pressing for fulfilment of their 11-point charter of demands, including a hike in their monthly remuneration to Rs 18,000. The protest, organised by the All Odisha Anganwadi Ladies Workers’ Association, created heavy traffic…
Bhubaneswar: In a major crackdown on illegal roadside parking, the Commissionerate Police of Bhubaneswar–Cuttack on Monday issued a sweeping new order prohibiting vehicle parking along several important stretches of the capital city. The directive aims to decongest busy corridors, improve traffic flow, and enhance commuter safety. The order, issued by Commissioner of Police S. Dev…
Bhubaneswar: Two simultaneous weather systems forming over the Bay of Bengal have intensified the possibility of a rare winter cyclone, with meteorologists closely monitoring the evolving disturbance expected to influence parts of southern Odisha later this week. According to Manorama Mohanty, Director of the Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre,“The system is likely to intensify into a depression…
Bhubaneswar: In a tragic incident on Friday, an Indian Air Force Tejas fighter aircraft crashed during a performance at the Dubai Air Show, leading to the death of Wing Commander Namansh Syal, the pilot on board. Hailing from Himachal Pradesh, Wing Commander Sayd was a highly skilled officer and among the select few entrusted with…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday initiated the large-scale eviction process at Salia Sahi, the city’s largest slum cluster, triggering intense public anger and widespread protests from residents. The operation, carried out under heavy security, has raised serious concerns about displacement, rehabilitation, and administrative sensitivity. According to locals, the eviction began without the authorities…
Bhubaneswar: After years of anticipation, The Family Man Season 3 finally arrives on Amazon Prime Video, bringing back Manoj Bajpayee as the ever-conflicted intelligence officer Srikant Tiwari. Created by Raj & DK, the new season attempts to blend political realism, regional complexities, and fast-paced thriller elements — this time shifting its focus to insurgency and…
