Bhubaneswar, Nov. 20 -- Even after the beautification of the Ekamra Kshetra in Bhubaneswar, including major work around the Lingaraj Temple and Kedar Gouri Temple, visitors say the basic requirement of a clean and functional toilet is still missing, causing serious inconvenience for tourists and local devotees.

A new toilet complex was built nearly a year ago near the southeast corner of the Lingaraj Temple, but it has not been opened yet. Authorities have been unable to put it to use because there is no proper drainage system for wastewater. As a result, tourists are often forced to relieve themselves along the roadside, a situation that has angered the locals.

Toilet demolished during beautification drive Under the previous government...