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Time of India
14-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Potholes, lack of lights, poor drainage affect vital city road
Bhubaneswar: Residents and commuters are grappling with potholes, inadequate street lighting, poor drainage and irregular sanitation on the road connecting Mancheswar railway station to Rasulgarh Square, with the recent rainfall aggravating the situation. With monsoon, the potholes have transformed into craters filled with rainwater, creating confusion and danger for commuters. "The road was repaired just before monsoon, but it's back to square one now. It's very difficult to ride through the potholes, and minor accidents have become a regular affair," said Tapan Jena, a local shopkeeper. The 4-km stretch houses several educational institutes and small industries, and serves as a key route for heavy vehicles and traffic heading to railway station. Lack of a proper drainage system compounds the problem, with rainwater flooding parts of the road. "The drainage system is poor throughout the stretch. Drainage work is going on but it is yet to be completed," said Jagyaseni Mohapatra, a resident. Lack of adequate street lighting further complicates matters. The 30-ft-wide road lacks a median, and street lights are installed only on one side of the road, leaving the other side in darkness. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 첫 기부의 설레임을 담은 반지 굿네이버스 더 알아보기 Undo "The road cuts right through the Mancheswar industrial estate. Vehicles of all kinds use the road daily. The inadequate street lights create a safety risk, especially for pedestrians and cyclists," said urban planner Dipu Nanda. The width of the carriageway narrows and becomes uneven near the under-construction road overbridge at VSS Nagar, continuing to Mancheswar station and the level crossing. The unevenness adds to the challenges faced by commuters. In response to the complaints, city mayor Sulochana Das said that efforts are underway to coordinate with Idco authorities to maintain civic services in the Mancheswar industrial estate. "Road repair work can be taken up during a 48-hour dry spell," she assured. Das said that the installation of new street lights is in progress and will be completed soon. "New LED street lights are being installed on the other side of the road, and they will function very soon," she said.
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Plan to install LED floodlights in silk city sports complex
1 2 Berhampur: The Mahatma Gandhi Stadium, a major sports complex in silk city, is set for a major upgrade with the installation of LED floodlights. Administrative approval was accorded recently by the govt to an estimate of around Rs 10.67 crore for supply, installation, testing of high-mast LED floodlights in the stadium's cricket ground. The amount also included the annual comprehensive maintenance of floodlights, official sources said. The project would be executed by Idco, they said. Floodlights will enable to conduct night cricket tournaments in the stadium, said sports lovers. "A long-standing demand of sportspersons, especially cricket lovers, has been fulfilled with govt approval for installing LED floodlights in the sports complex," said K Anil Kumar, MLA (Berhampur). The MLA said he had earlier requested sports minister Suryabanshi Suraj for sanction of the floodlighting system in the sports complex and also raised the issue in the assembly. Organisers of a cricket tournament at the ground have been forced to hire floodlights by paying a high amount for installation and to conduct the matches. J Kameswar Rao, general secretary, Ganjam District Athletic Association (GDAA), said during the construction of the stadium, there was a provision for floodlights. But later, it was withdrawn and they had been demanding installation of floodlights for a long time. "We hope the executing agency will float a tender soon to execute the floodlighting system in the stadium. With its installation, major cricket tournaments can be held in Berhampur," he said.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Odisha government notifies second amendment rules for urban development regulations
BHUBANESWAR : The state govt has officially notified the Odisha Development Authorities (Planning and Building Standards) Second Amendment Rules, 2025, marking a significant breakthrough in urban development regulations. According to experts, the new amendment is expected to resolve the long-standing issue of part plot registrations, which were at a standstill for quite a long time due to several litigations and other issues. The housing and urban development department issued the notification following a public consultation in March, where the draft rules were open for suggestions and objections. These new regulations supersede the previous 2020 rules and introduce several key changes. The new regulations introduce seven key provisions that streamline the plot sub-division process. Under the amendment, family sub-divisions are now exempt from standard layout provisions when divided among family members under relevant laws. Also, a one-time exemption has been granted for plots smaller than 500 square metres, allowing sub-division without authority's permission, provided they are not used for any kind of real estate projects. The amendment also addresses agricultural plots, exempting them from sub-division layout rules if they maintain their agricultural status and usage. For town planning schemes, the new rules waive open space reservation requirements for further sub-division of final plots in authority's schemes. One of the notable changes, includes the simplification of benchmark value calculations, allowing self-attested values downloaded from Inspector General of Revenue Odisha 's official website. This move is expected to streamline the fee calculation process significantly. For industrial development, the amendments establish a minimum road width requirement of 6 meters outside urban local body areas. The Industrial Development Corporation of Odisha (Idco) has been granted authority to exempt industrial buildings within their pre-2020 allotted plots. The new rules also remove ground coverage limitations for industrial buildings and modify parking requirements, including special provisions for buildings up to 300 sq metres within Idco allotted plots. Commercial building regulations have also seen substantial changes, with the removal of the ground coverage limitations and introduction of setback exemptions for plots up to 4,000 square metres. However, these exemptions come with specific restrictions on entry and exit points. "These amendments represent a significant step forward in urban development regulation. They will help create more organised and sustainable urban spaces while simplifying the development process for stakeholders, but there are still some confusions," said real estate expert Bimalendu Pradhan. Experts say the new regulations are expected to have a far-reaching impact on urban development in Odisha , particularly in resolving the backlog of part plot registrations and streamlining the approval process for various types of construction projects.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt notifies 2nd amendment rules for urban devpt regulations
1 2 Bhubaneswar: The state govt has officially notified the Odisha Development Authorities (Planning and Building Standards) Second Amendment Rules, 2025, marking a significant breakthrough in urban development regulations. According to experts, the new amendment is expected to resolve the long-standing issue of part plot registrations, which were at a standstill for quite a long time due to several litigations and other issues. The housing and urban development department issued the notification following a public consultation in March, where the draft rules were open for suggestions and objections. These new regulations supersede the previous 2020 rules and introduce several key changes. The new regulations introduce seven key provisions that streamline the plot sub-division process. Under the amendment, family sub-divisions are now exempt from standard layout provisions when divided among family members under relevant laws. Also, a one-time exemption has been granted for plots smaller than 500 square metres, allowing sub-division without authority's permission, provided they are not used for any kind of real estate projects. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The amendment also addresses agricultural plots, exempting them from sub-division layout rules if they maintain their agricultural status and usage. For town planning schemes, the new rules waive open space reservation requirements for further sub-division of final plots in authority's schemes. One of the notable changes, includes the simplification of benchmark value calculations, allowing self-attested values downloaded from Inspector General of Revenue Odisha's official website. This move is expected to streamline the fee calculation process significantly. For industrial development, the amendments establish a minimum road width requirement of 6 meters outside urban local body areas. The Industrial Development Corporation of Odisha (Idco) has been granted authority to exempt industrial buildings within their pre-2020 allotted plots. The new rules also remove ground coverage limitations for industrial buildings and modify parking requirements, including special provisions for buildings up to 300 sq metres within Idco allotted plots. Commercial building regulations have also seen substantial changes, with the removal of the ground coverage limitations and introduction of setback exemptions for plots up to 4,000 square metres. However, these exemptions come with specific restrictions on entry and exit points. "These amendments represent a significant step forward in urban development regulation. They will help create more organised and sustainable urban spaces while simplifying the development process for stakeholders, but there are still some confusions," said real estate expert Bimalendu Pradhan. Experts say the new regulations are expected to have a far-reaching impact on urban development in Odisha, particularly in resolving the backlog of part plot registrations and streamlining the approval process for various types of construction projects.
