eviction drive

Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) has launched an eviction drive, demolishing over 70 illegal structures including temporary sheds and roadside stalls. The operation targeted key city stretches to reclaim public spaces and improve traffic flow. Officials emphasized a commitment to ongoing enforcement to maintain order.

Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has evicted 81 families from Salia Sahi slum, completing the relocation process for a new 13-km parallel road. This eviction aims to significantly decongest the Jayadev Vihar-Nandakanan stretch, with officials expecting a 35-40% reduction in traffic congestion upon the road's completion.

Tension flared in Rourkela as residents of Biju Bandh village resisted an eviction drive for the Steel Plant's expansion. Protesters demanded proper rehabilitation, leading to police intervention and detentions. RSP offered substantial compensation and developed plots, aiming to proceed with its modernization plan crucial for increased production capacity.

310 Families Get 15 Days To Move Out Of Flood-Prone Area

Himanta Biswa Sarma led the BJP to a historic majority in Assam's 2026 elections, marking his first time as the party's prominent face. His aggressive campaign, coupled with welfare schemes and infrastructure development, resonated with voters, helping to blunt anti-incumbency. Sarma's controversial stance on Bangladesh-origin Muslim migrants was perceived by many in the state as addressing indigenous concerns.

Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has resumed its large-scale eviction drive in Shampur, reclaiming eight acres of government land previously encroached upon by land mafias. The operation, which saw 187 houses demolished, aims to facilitate an affordable housing project. Officials emphasized the legal process followed and vowed to continue until all encroachments are cleared for planned city development.