Biswajeet Swain

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Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar city will have an underground metro system instead of an elevated corridor metro, which was previously announced, said Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan today. He said that the state government is moving ahead with plans for a fully underground metro rail system in the state capital. Speaking on the matter, the Minister clarified that no new alignment has been finalised yet for the proposed metro project.

2 weeks ago | sambadenglish.com | Biswajeet Swain

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will construct new Secretariat and Assembly buildings, said Works Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan today while attending an event organised by the Indian Buildings Congress. The construction of the new Secretariat and Assembly buildings is currently in the conceptual stageHighlighting the state’s vulnerability to cyclones, the Minister stressed the importance of constructing disaster-resilient buildings across various regions.

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Puri: In view of the heavy influx of devotees during Devasnana Purnima 2025 on June 11, Puri Police has issued a comprehensive traffic advisory for smooth vehicular movement and public safety. The advisory details specific traffic and parking arrangements for four-wheelers, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers arriving from different routes into Puri. Four-Wheeler Movement and Parking1.

2 weeks ago | sambadenglish.com | Biswajeet Swain

Bhubaneswar: In a moment of celebration for wildlife enthusiasts, Odisha's Nandankanan Zoological Park has announced the birth of two tiger cubs to white tigress Mousumi on the night of June 7. The cubs were born in Enclosure 28B at 9:15 PM and 11:03 PM, respectively. According to the zoo authorities, one cub appears to be normal-coloured while the other seems to be white. However, the sex of the cubs has not yet been determined as they are currently under the care of their mother.

2 weeks ago | sambadenglish.com | Biswajeet Swain

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has drawn up an ambitious ₹200 crore redevelopment plan to transform the defunct Nicco Park in Bhubaneswar into a world-class tourism destination. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has reviewed the redevelopment proposal. Before the project takes off, efforts are underway to end the existing public-private partnership and bring full control of the park under the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA).