Akash Nayak

Bhubaneswar authorities are planning stricter regulations for marriage processions following citizen complaints about traffic jams and noise pollution. Concerns raised include blocked roads, loud music, and inadequate parking near venues. Mayor Sulochana Das confirmed existing rules on routes, timings, and sound systems will be enforced with police collaboration, aiming to curb public nuisance and ensure smoother city traffic flow.

A patient's death at SSKM Hospital led the family to lodge a complaint with the hospital authorities on Tuesday, with allegations of medical negligence.

Three minor students, two of them girls, staying in a hostel run by a private coaching centre in Keonjhar district died after being bitten by a poisonous snake in the early hours of Sunday. Another boy was hospitalised in critical condition. The incident took place in Nischintpur village under Baria police station limits at around 3 am.

Bhubaneswar's e-toilets, once a smart city highlight, are now largely non-functional due to neglect and technical issues, as reported by citizen journalists. Mayor Sulochana Das assured a comprehensive repair and maintenance drive is underway to fix these facilities, aiming to restore them as quality civic services for public use.

If you happen to be living in a tilted building in Mira Road or Bhayander, then it is not necessarily a dangerous one.