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Get the latest updates from Bhubaneswar on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with the day's top headlines.
Get the latest updates from Bhubaneswar on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with the day's top headlines.
Bhubaneswar faces visual pollution and traffic hazards due to a surge of unauthorised New Year banners at key junctions. Activists and commuters demand action. Read more.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation issues a 3-day ultimatum to 26 agencies to remove 800 illegal hoardings after empanelment lapses. Failure to comply will lead to BMC action and cost recovery.
Get the latest updates from Bhubaneswar on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with the biggest news from the city on December 31, 2025.
The Supreme Court's Aravalli ruling signals a critical need for India's forest governance to shift from file-driven control to evidence-based district operations. Can DFOs manage ecology and economy?
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After a five-day disruption, Bhubaneswar's Sikharchandi picnic spot reopens as two wild tuskers return to Bharatpur forest. Forest officials used smart, non-forceful tactics to guide them back. Read how they did it.
Bhubaneswar residents raise alarm over rapid tree cutting. BMC Mayor Sulochana Das pledges massive plantation drive of 10,000+ saplings and explores translocation. Read more.
Forest officials intensify monitoring after a fresh leopard sighting in Thane's Srinagar area. Cameras and patrols deployed to prevent the animal from entering populated zones. Residents urged to report sightings.
Get the latest Bhubaneswar headlines for December 28, 2025. Stay informed on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments in Odisha's capital.
Two tuskers from Chandaka Wildlife Sanctuary entered Sikharchandi, Bhubaneswar, prompting an indefinite ban on picnics and visitor activities to prevent human-elephant conflict.
A deer that strayed into Gopda village in Chatra was safely returned to the wild thanks to a joint effort by villagers and forest officials on Thursday. Read about this heartwarming rescue operation.
Delhi Development Authority opens the 11-acre Sadbhavana Park along Mahatma Gandhi Road. Named after former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, it features lawns, sculptures, and aims to decongest Kartavya Path. Read more.
Uttarakhand records highest winter forest fires in India, causing ecological damage and health issues. Officials seek community help. Read more on the crisis.
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Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation deploys a Rapid Electrical Action Force (REAF) with three specialized vehicles to swiftly address street light complaints across the city. Learn about the new initiative.
The NHRC directs Bhubaneswar police and KIIT to submit an action-taken report within two weeks on the alleged murder of a 14-year-old KISS student. Eight staff arrested, three minors detained.
Two women forest staff in Sariska Tiger Reserve, Saroj Kumari Khorwal and Ravina Meena, now study for competitive exams in renovated outposts. The administration has refurbished 59 posts with basic amenities. Read their inspiring journey.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation removes trees near Biju Patnaik International Airport runway for flight safety. Action follows DGCA's hold on ILS Cat-2 approval due to obstructions.
Get the latest Bhubaneswar headlines for December 23, 2025. Stay informed on civic alerts, traffic conditions, weather, and key administrative developments in the city.
Dr Satya Prakash Dash takes the helm as CEO of IKP Knowledge Park, India's pioneering wet-lab research park. This leadership change aims to accelerate innovation in Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) announces a comprehensive renovation plan for all city markets, including malls. The plan addresses parking, sanitation, and encroachment issues to improve public amenities.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation initiates a major drive to remove abandoned vehicles and carts from public spaces, addressing citizen safety and city aesthetics concerns raised on TOI portal.
The Union government has approved cutting 5,000 trees in Chamoli to restore defunct fire-lines before the 2025 forest fire season. This critical move aims to prevent large-scale wildfires in Uttarakhand.
Get the latest Bhubaneswar updates on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for December 22, 2025. Stay informed with our comprehensive roundup.
Two men arrested in Bhubaneswar for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl. Case registered under BNS, Pocso Act. Political blame game erupts over women's safety. Read the full details.
Karnataka's forest department plans to seek compensatory land for every hectare of deemed forest lost. A joint survey to verify 3.3 lakh hectares is underway, with a March 2026 deadline. The move aims to protect green cover and wildlife habitats.
Dense fog caused zero visibility, leading to the cancellation of six flights at Biju Patnaik International Airport. BPIA officials note a rise in fog-related disruptions this December. Read more.
A herd of 50+ wild elephants from Karnataka's Bannerghatta forest is causing crop damage in Krishnagiri villages. Forest officials are driving them back and have issued safety alerts. Read the full story.
Supreme Court cancels agricultural lease in Dharwad forest, orders Karnataka govt to reclaim 134 acres. Ruling stresses forest land cannot be used for farming. Read the full verdict.