Bhubaneswar: City’s Biju Patnaik International Airport is set to phase out the decades-old practice of manual aircraft refuelling through bowsers, with construction of an integrated Air Turbine Fuel (ATF) storage and hydrant facility under way. Both will be ready by the middle of next year and operational by the end of 2027, airport officials said.The…
Fliers join performers during a Sambalpuri folk dance on Bhubaneswar airport premises Bhubaneswar: Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) on Monday came alive to the sound of festive cheers as it celebrated Yatri Suvidha Diwas with a special touch of Raja festival.The airport transformed into a hub of tradition and hospitality, offering passengers a unique experience…
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) has come out with its 12-year performance report, highlighting significant growth in air traffic, passenger handling and connectivity. The report, prepared and compiled by BPIA staff, revealed that aircraft movements at BPIA surged from 10,765 in 2014-15 to 38,416 in 2025-26, marking a threefold rise. Passenger traffic also…
The car which met with an accident on NH-16 Balasore: Bhadrak SP Manoj Kumar Rout on Thursday said a show-cause notice was issued and a probe launched into the role of a special police officer (SPO) attached to Bhadrak Highway Police following allegations of misconduct, extortion and delay in providing medical assistance to a road…
