Bhubaneswar Headlines: Major Updates You Need to Know
Get the latest from Bhubaneswar on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with the essential news for January 9, 2026.
Get the latest from Bhubaneswar on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with the essential news for January 9, 2026.
Nine people died in separate road accidents across Bareilly, Badaun, Rampur, Sambhal, and Moradabad districts due to dense fog and speeding. Police report details of the tragic incidents.
Thiruvananthapuram roads turn deadly with 3 fatal accidents in 2 days. Reckless driving, missing signals, and poor management blamed. Read more on the city's traffic safety crisis.
Three elderly men killed in separate road accidents across Vadodara within 24 hours. Residents raise alarm over traffic violations and lack of police presence. Details inside.
Pune sees a 15% drop in road fatalities to 290 in 2025. However, pedestrians and two-wheeler riders make up 90% of deaths, with hit-and-run cases accounting for 54% of fatal crashes. Key safety measures outlined.
Ahmedabad traffic police data shows a 49% surge in fatal hit-and-run cases in 2025, outpacing overall accident growth. Experts blame driver behaviour and enforcement gaps.
A 25-year-old man is fighting for his life after a crude bomb exploded in his hand during a clash in Laxmisagar, Bhubaneswar. Police have detained one suspect. Read the full report.
Six people, including a student and a retired scientist, died in separate road accidents across Chennai suburbs on Tuesday night. Details of the tragic incidents highlight road safety concerns.
Bhubaneswar recorded 10.2°C, its coldest January day in 7 years, sparking a surge in sales of warm clothes and heaters. IMD forecasts cold wave for 13 Odisha districts. Read more.
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Thick fog and speeding caused 8 accidents, including 5 fatal ones, in Kolkata between midnight and 7 am. Key areas affected include Thakurpukur, Alipore, and Bowbazar. Read the full report.
Tragedy struck Vadodara as three women lost their lives in separate road accidents on Monday. Details on the fatal crashes in Gotri, Squirrel Circle, and Waghodia Road.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) introduces a user fee for waste generators. Mayor urges cooperation for a cleaner city. Details on payment and segregation guidelines inside.
Visakhapatnam saw a marginal 4% drop in road crashes in 2025, yet deaths held steady at 349. NH-16 remains the deadliest stretch. Police cite speeding, reckless driving as key causes.
Amritsar residents and experts propose crucial steps like speed control, public awareness, and better lighting to tackle the rising menace of road accidents during dense fog. Read their actionable solutions.
Odisha govt enforces stricter driver norms & forms high-level committee for Ama Bus safety after 11 accident deaths. New training, incentives & daily checks announced. #Odisha #PublicSafety
Tragic road accidents in Delhi claim three lives, including an elderly woman and a security guard. Details on the incidents, arrests, and the impact on families. Read more about road safety concerns.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation announces plan to install air purifiers at major city locations. Mayor urges residents to reduce vehicle use for cleaner air.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia after an Ama Bus accident kills an auto driver at Rupali Square. Officials launch inspections and mandate driver training. Read more.
Get the latest Bhubaneswar news for Jan 4, 2026. Stay updated on civic alerts, traffic conditions, weather, and key political developments in the Odisha capital.
Following Supreme Court directives, Maharashtra orders a 24x7 crackdown to clear stray cattle from highways, set up patrols, and boost emergency response to prevent accidents.
Odisha excise officials arrested three individuals and seized 265 grams of brown sugar in Bhubaneswar's Forest Park area. The accused were produced in court following a targeted anti-drug operation. Read the full details.
Kolhapur district saw a sharp rise in road accident deaths towards 2025 end, with 368 fatalities. Authorities focus on night construction hazards and launch a month-long safety drive.
Hassan district saw 260 road accident deaths in 2025, a sharp rise from 2024. Officials blame speeding, drunk driving, and poor roads. Read the full report and safety advice.
Dense fog in Odisha led to 2 flight cancellations & major train delays at Bhubaneswar airport. Rajdhani Express was 7+ hours late. IMD issues fog warnings. Read more.
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A 12-year-old boy, a young man, and an elderly woman died in separate road mishaps in Nagpur between Dec 31 and Jan 1. Police have registered cases against the drivers involved.
Four people, including two students, died in separate Hyderabad road accidents. Police confirm incidents were not linked to drunk driving or New Year celebrations. Details inside.
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.
Madhya Pradesh's 108 ambulance service faced a hectic New Year, responding to 422 road accidents and 186 trauma cases in 24 hours. Officials urge responsible driving during festivities.