Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has announced recruitment for Group B and Group C specialist posts across various state government departments. As part of this drive, 84 vacancies have been notified for the post of Food Safety Officer (FSO). The FSO position carries a pay scale of Level 9 under the Odisha Revised…
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: Standing in solidarity with the city’s elderly, Kolkata Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr Manoj Kumar Verma, visited the Pronam office in Tollygunge today and interacted with over 100 senior citizen members of the initiative. Addressing the senior citizens the Commissioner of Police struck a cautionary note, he warned about Cyber Crimes, “Stay healthy, joyful…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at strengthening sanitation services and improving solid waste management efficiency, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to levy user fees for door-to-door waste collection across the city, covering both residential and commercial establishments, official sources said on Monday. The decision is part of BMC’s broader effort to enhance service…
Bhubaneswar: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday asserted that India has every right to defend its people when faced with hostile neighbours, stressing that cooperation and goodwill cannot coexist with terrorism and sustained hostility. Addressing an event, Jaishankar said a neighbouring country cannot expect India to share critical resources such as water while continuing…
Bhubaneswar: Days after the Centre introduced the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), the Congress on Monday announced a nationwide campaign titled ‘MGNREGA Bachao Sangram’ to oppose the move. The party accused the Union government of dismantling a landmark…
Bhubaneswar: The Principal Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department, Government of Odisha, along with the Commissioner of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), conducted an on-ground inspection of sanitation activities at various locations across Bhubaneswar on Monday. During the inspection, the senior officials reviewed cleanliness levels, waste collection operations and overall sanitation management…
Bhubaneswar: The Safa Bhubaneswar mobile application has witnessed encouraging public response, with more than 200 garbage pickup bookings recorded within just 10 days of its rollout. The initiative, led by the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), marks a significant step towards strengthening urban sanitation through citizen participation and digital governance. Officials said the app enables residents…
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…
