Bhubaneswar,27 January 2026: The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee & Biju Janata Dal has announced their support for the Odisha Bandh called by Navnirman Krushak Sangathan (NKS) on January 28.The bandh has been called by NKS to protest alleged mismanagement in the state wide paddy procurement process. Other issues include heavy fines being imposed on vehicle owners in the name of pollution certificates, and arbitrary decisions on electricity tariffs. People may face disruptions during the bandh on January 28. Agitators are likely to stage road blockades at key junctions, which may affect the movement of vehicles in several areas.
State-wide fire safety mock drill on March 28
Bhubaneswar,23/03/2026: The Housing & Urban Development Department, in collaboration with Odisha Fire Services, conducted a sensitization workshop on fire safety awareness and preparedness today. The session was aimed at synchronizing…


