Bhubaneswar

After remaining closed for several months, Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar re-opened for devotees from today. At once, only 100 devotees will be allowed from Lion's Gate to the Ada Katha, the wooden wall of the temple. It is compulsory…

Amid the rising COVID-19 cases in Bhubaneswar, the officials have decided to shut the Nandankanan zoo as a precautionary step. The zoo shall remain closed from May 1 till May 15, a statement from the officials of the zoo stated. …

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, on Wednesday, sealed Market Building for 48 hours. The decision was taken as the BMC found people and shopkeepers violating COVID-19 guidelines. Market Building will be re-open on Monday after…

Bhubaneswar, on Wednesday, reported single highest spike in COVID-19 cases. The Capital city registered a total of 1044 cases in the last 24 hours, including 219 cases from quarantine. With the surge, the total active cases in…

Bhubaneswar is celebrating its 73rd Foundation Day today. The celebrations, however, remained low-key with the COVID-19 infections rising by the day. Odisha State Assembly Speaker Surjya Narayan Patro paid a floral tribute to the…

Vice-President of India Venkaiah Naidu, on Saturday, attended the 50th Convocation of Utkal University in Bhubaneswar. At the convocation, he presented the Honoris Causa to Shantikanta Das, RBI Governor,Girish Chandra Murmu,…

Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the World Skill Centre at Mancheswar in Bhubaneswar.   Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister described it as an important milestone that adds a new chapter in the skill ecosystem of…

The 12-hour bharat bandh call given by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) saw significant impact in Odisha. Several markets and business establishments downed their shutters to support the bandh call. Vehicles also remained off…

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has declared Bhubaneswar as ODF++ city. The declaration comes ahead of the Swachh Survekshan-2020. The criteria for ODF++ includes no open defecation or urination, functional community and public…

‘Addiction,’ an annual calendar designed by budding designers was launched in Bhubaneswar. The calendar focuses on promoting the budding designers of the state. Label Rituparno by Manisha Rituparna, Zeenat by Zaheed Ahmad, Bivabari by…