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Bhubaneswar: After telecast of waterlogging problem in different areas of Bhubaneswar for few hours in media, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Krishan Kumar today said excess water can be drained out from the city during rainy days to ensure zero waterlogging. Talking to media after a review meeting here, Krishan Kumar said the city […]

Bhubaneswar:  Activists of BJP State unit today protested removal of party flags and hoardings of national party president Amit Shah from near Kalinga Stadium and no-hoarding zones in the city ahead of the inaugural ceremony of Asian Athletics Championship here today. The saffron workers had a scuffle with the BMC officials while they were pulling […]

Bhubaneswar: To prevent illegal collection of parking fees from non designated areas and stop harassment of general public at the hands of brokers, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is going to install an all new system of Geo-tagging of parking lots in the capital city. Sources said all the detailed information on number and name of […]

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) on Thursday failed to demolish the illegally constructed houses in Bharatpur mouza on the outskirts of the capital city due to stiff resistance from the locals. On Wednesday, the civic body had announced to raze these houses in the area which have been built on government land. The announcement […]

Bhubaneswar: At a time when the State is already reeling under water scarcity, waste of water in most parts of the capital city is something that speaks much about the efficacy of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) in effective management of water. Such a scene can be evident at Raj Kumar Basti in Satya Nagar of […]

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has prepared a draft budget for the fiscal year 2017-18. The budget was read out at a meeting held at the BMC office in the presence of Corporators. The Corporators would give their opinions on the draft budget within two days. Sources said Rs 384,59,28,923 has been earmarked for […]

Bhubaneswar: The incidence of bird hits in Biju Patnaik International Airport in the capital city has substantially come down in the last few months, said chief secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi. Briefing media persons after presiding over a meeting of Airport Environment Management Committee at the State Secretariat here today, he said the main concern of […]

Bhubaneswar: Alleging slow pace of investigation into the mysterious death of engineering student Rishi, some youths identifying themselves as his friends, on Wednesday torn posters of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) mayor Ananta Narayan Jena at various places in the city. Besides, the youths also shouted slogans against the mayor who is embroiled in the death […]

Bhubaneswar: Questioning why no action has been taken yet against Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) mayor Ananta Narayan Jena for his alleged involvement in the sex tape, Congress on Tuesday targeted chief minister Naveen Patnaik and threatened to hurl eggs at him. Alleging slow pace of investigation into the sex slur allegation against the BMC mayor, […]

Bhubaneswar: In view of model code of conduct issued by the State Election Commission for upcoming panchayat polls, Congress on Thursday cancelled its plan to gherao block offices across the State on Friday demanding ouster of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Mayor Ananta Narayan Jena. Talking to newsmen, Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Prasad Harichandan, […]

Bhubaneswar: While resentment in the political circles is brewing over the alleged involvement of BMC Mayor Anant Narayan Jena in connection with the mysterious death of Rishi, an engineering student, and an immoral act shown in a video clipping which is circulated in the social media, attempts made by the former to counter the charge […]

Bhubaneswar: Following demands from the Student Congress of Odisha for resignation of Anant Narayan Jena from the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Mayor post while alleging the Mayor’s involvement in a sex tape which has gone viral on social networking sites, Jena last evening filed an FIR against Chhatra Congress president Itish Pradhan and niankhunta.com proprietor […]

Bhubaneswar: Carrying forward its earlier decision for e-waste management drive, the Odisha government today entered into a partnership with National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM), Manufacturing Association of Information Technology (MAIT) and Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology for control and management of e-waste in Bhubaneswar. A workshop to this effect was organized […]

Bhubaneswar: The ‘Bhubaneswar Patho Utsav’ resumed today from Ram Mandir Square to Master Canteen Square here at 7 am after three months amid songs and dance of denizens. The ‘Bhubaneswar Patho Utsav’, earlier held in the name of ‘Raahgiri Day’ in the State’s capital city, was inaugurated by Mass Education minister Debi Prasad Mishra in […]

Bhubaneswar: The Raahgiri Day, which will resume in the capital from tomorrow, will now be known as Pathotsav. This was informed by Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Mayor Ananta Narayan Jena here today. The stretch of from Ram Mandir Square to Master Canteen Square will again be open for various cultural and fun activities on every […]