Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Construction Banned at Night in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack
The government has banned all construction work in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack from 6 pm to 10 am to reduce air pollution.
This includes both private and government projects.
The National Highways Authority of India and the State Works Department have been informed.
The Bhubaneswar Development Authority and the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation are also taking steps to control air pollution.
Builders must transport materials with proper covering and sprinkle water at their sites.
If anyone violates these rules, their building plans will be suspended.
The air quality in Bhubaneswar is currently very poor.
Earlier, similar restrictions were imposed in Talcher and Balasore towns.
On January 1, flights at Biju Patnaik International Airport were disrupted due to dense fog, with five flights diverted to Kolkata and Raipur.
Construction works banned in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack from 6 pm to 10 am to curb air pollution.
Both private and government sector construction works are affected.
NHAI and State Works Department have been informed about the ban.
BDA and BMC are taking steps to control air pollution, including proper material transport and water sprinkling at construction sites.
Violations will result in the suspension of building plans.
- Who
- Environment Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia, District Collectors of Khurda and Cuttack, NHAI, State Works Department, BDA, BMC, Builders and Construction Companies
- What
- Ban on construction works from 6 pm to 10 am
- When
- Immediately, with previous restrictions in Talcher and Balasore
- Where
- Bhubaneswar and Cuttack
- Why
- To curb air pollution and improve air quality
- Cities Affected
- Bhubaneswar and Cuttack
- Time Restrictions
- 6 pm to 10 am
- Reason for Ban
- To curb air pollution
- Authorities Involved
- Environment Minister, District Collectors, NHAI, State Works Department, BDA, BMC
- Air Quality Index
- Very poor
- Previous Restrictions
- Talcher and Balasore towns
- Flight Disruptions
- Due to dense fog on January 1
- Runway Visual Range
- 50 meters at 6:30 am on January 1