Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) is developing Hatiasuni Park, a ₹1.36 crore recreational hub in Maitree Vihar. The 2-acre green space will feature walking tracks, play zones, and eco-friendly elements to boost community wellness. Read more.
DRI uncovers a racket diverting subsidised urea meant for farmers to the black market. 1.9 lakh kg seized near Bengaluru, highlighting a major scam. Read the full investigation details.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation seeks land for permanent shelters for stray dogs following Supreme Court orders. The city's dog population is 47,126, far above the national average. Read more.
DRI's Cochin Zonal Unit busts a drug syndicate, seizing 7kg of Thailand-origin hydroponic weed worth Rs 7 crore and Rs 34.8 lakh cash from Kochi & Delhi airports. Five arrested.
Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar faces prolonged flight chaos. 21 IndiGo flights cancelled Sunday, stranding passengers. Read the latest updates and passenger woes.
Bhubaneswar Development Authority reclaims 3 acres of govt land in Gadakana, demolishing 14 houses. Drive part of citywide crackdown on encroachments. Read more.
Odisha's housing bodies have allotted over 1,600 plots and houses in Bhubaneswar. Details on schemes like Satyasai Enclave, Ekamra Residency, and future projects revealed in the assembly. Read more.
DRI's 2024-25 report reveals a sharp rise in using crypto like USDT for smuggling & money laundering. It demands global cooperation & advanced tools to curb misuse. Read more.
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DRI intercepts 3 passengers from Thailand at Lucknow airport, seizing 12.7 kg of hydroponic cannabis. Total narcotics seized at airport crosses 75 kg in six months. Read more.
Unregulated bus stops on Bhubaneswar's NH-16 cause severe traffic & safety risks. A 2024 survey reveals shocking data. Experts demand urgent action. Read more.
Govt quarters in Bhubaneswar allotted to NGOs, individuals, and political parties have accumulated massive rent arrears of Rs 2.47 crore, reveals CM Majhi. Read about the top defaulters and the state's recovery plan.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled a major e-cigarette smuggling network in Tuticorin, seizing goods worth Rs 10.42 crore and arresting three individuals. Read the full investigation details.
BJP's Sambit Patra showcases cricket skills at Sansad Khela Mahotsava while Bhubaneswar faces streetlight complaints. Police parking ban triggers public backlash amid adoption controversy.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation initiates a major survey to regulate parking and commercial activities causing lane blockages in residential areas. Find out the plan.
Bhubaneswar police impose parking ban on 21 major stretches, triggering public anger over lack of parking facilities. City faces crisis with 20 lakh vehicles and inadequate parking space.
Kannada actress Ranya Rao faces 7-year imprisonment as DRI files a 350-page complaint for smuggling over 100 kg of gold. Her stepfather, a senior IPS officer, was also questioned. #GoldSmuggling #RanyaRao
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation continues demolition drive in Salia Sahi, removing 283 illegal structures over two days to make way for left parallel road. Evicted families being relocated to Buddha Vihar.
BMC, BDA conduct large-scale demolition in Bhubaneswar's biggest slum amid protests. 82 unauthorized houses demolished, police deployed. Read full details.
Ludhiana DRI intercepts car with 103 kg ganja concealed in false floor compartments. Two arrested in major drug bust near ICD GRFL. Read full details.
Odisha Police swiftly arrest a 28-year-old man for allegedly outraging the modesty of a young girl in Bhubaneswar. The accused faces serious charges under POCSO Act.
In a significant crackdown, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence dismantled a sophisticated drug factory in Gujarat's Valsad district, seizing massive quantities of Alprazolam worth crores and arresting key operatives.
Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited responds to citizen criticism by replacing temporary bamboo barricades with permanent steel grills on Janpath, enhancing safety and aesthetics in the capital city.
In a major crackdown, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence officials at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport uncovered hydroponic marijuana worth ₹42 crore cleverly concealed in food packaging from the US and Canada.
In a major narcotics seizure at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, DRI officials uncovered 42kg of high-grade hydroponic marijuana cleverly concealed inside biscuit and noodles packets. Two arrested in sophisticated drug smuggling
BDA upholds order requiring homeowners in development authority areas to clear outstanding maintenance charges. Learn about the legal implications and payment options.
Bhubaneswar Development Authority launches anti-encroachment drive to clear way for world-class railway station redevelopment. 50+ illegal structures near station to be removed.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation launches intensive cleaning and beautification initiative for conservancy lanes, enhancing urban aesthetics and public health standards across the city.
The Ministry of Ayush establishes a specialized training centre at Central Ayurveda Research Institute to enhance skills in traditional medicine systems including Ayurveda, Yoga, and Naturopathy.
Four individuals arrested in Bhubaneswar for brutally assaulting and harassing a man and woman in a public space. Police launch investigation into the disturbing incident.