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…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to expand the urban footprint of the state capital, the Odisha government’s Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department has officially proposed the inclusion of 26 revenue villages from Khordha district within the limits of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC). The proposal was notified on December 31, 2025, under the provisions…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Monday inaugurated a 25-metre state-of-the-art indoor swimming pool at the Government College of Physical Education (GCPE) in the Tamando area of Bhubaneswar, marking a significant step towards strengthening aquatic sports infrastructure in the state. The facility, constructed by the Odisha Bridge and Construction Corporation (OBCC) at a cost…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar is set to host the Odisha Mining and Infrastructure International Expo 2026, a premier international B2B trade exhibition dedicated to the global mining and allied industries, from January 8 to 11, 2026, at Baramunda Ground. The four-day event is expected to position Odisha firmly at the centre of global mining dialogue, innovation and…
Bhubaneswar: Accessing legal help has become simpler and more accessible with the launch of Nyaya Setu, a citizen-centric initiative designed to deliver Ease of Justice directly through WhatsApp. By merely verifying their mobile number, users can access a unified digital interface that provides legal information, guidance, and pathways to professional assistance. Nyaya Setu acts as…
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: DevNet Technologies is pleased to announce the upcoming release of two new Bengali songs by Rishima Saha, a promising young singer whose talent, vocal depth, and artistic expression are earning recognition in the contemporary Bengali music landscape. Name of the first song is “Misti Sakal Jure” meaning a sweet morning all around. This song…
Bhubaneswar: In a fresh move to curb vehicular pollution and strengthen enforcement of emission norms, Odisha Transport Minister Bibhuti Jena on Tuesday announced that vehicles with valid Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC) will soon be required to display a green sticker. The initiative is set to be rolled out in conjunction with the upcoming Road…
Bhubaneswar: A 70-year-old man was charred to death after a fire broke out in two air-conditioned coaches of the Tata Nagar–Ernakulam Express at Duvvada in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district, triggering panic among passengers. The incident occurred when the train was passing through the Duvvada section, officials said. Flames and thick smoke rapidly spread inside two…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has unveiled an ambitious plan to develop a large-scale Economic Region covering Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri and Paradip, with the aim of transforming the entire corridor into a network of integrated “growth hubs.” The roadmap was discussed at a high-level meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan on Wednesday under the chairmanship of…