2026

Cuttack’s designated vending zones remain largely vacant, with over 50 counters unused, forcing street vendors back onto busy roads. This continued roadside vending leads to significant traffic congestion and inconvenience for residents. Mayor Subhash Singh said the allotment process will be completed soon Cuttack: Years after construction of designated vending zones in the city, more…

Bhubaneswar: With the financial year nearing its end, 16 of the 44 govt departments spent less than 50% of their allotted budget till Jan, while only two departments crossed the 80% mark, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi told the assembly on Monday.“The chief secretary was reviewing the implementation of flagship programmes and directing departments to…