Bhubaneswar is the capital of Odisha .It is the biggest city and the main power corridor of Odisha. The city is famous for its ancient rich heritage especially its historic monumental temples. It is popularly known as the temple city. Because many temples built from sandstone are dotted around Bindu Sagar Lake in the old city, including the 11th-century Hindu Lingaraja Temple.
Ahead of the festive season, the Odisha government has set a September 20 deadline to complete repair works on major roads across cities and towns. Works Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan announced a high-level meeting on September 6 to review progress. The initiative aims to improve travel conditions during puja celebrations, focusing on damaged stretches, water-logging zones, and high-traffic areas.
To restore order and academic focus, Odisha Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj has directed Utkal University to ban non-students from entering Vani Vihar campus. The move follows unrest at Gopabandhu Hostel and growing concerns over unauthorised individuals disrupting campus life. Authorities have been instructed to enforce the directive strictly, ensuring student safety and discipline.
A youth died under suspicious circumstances at a de-addiction centre in Bharatpur area in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday evening, triggering outrage and demands for a thorough probe. The deceased has been identified as Suryakant Mohapatra, a resident of Singhanathpur under Banki police station limits in Cuttack district. He had reportedly been admitted to the centre on August 29 for treatment.
Gold prices are witnessing a sharp and steady surge, leaving jewellers anxious and customers cautious. The upward trend in the precious metal has impacted jewellery markets across Odisha, with many buyers postponing their purchases.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of widespread rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning across Odisha on Wednesday. The wet spell is expected to continue till September 6.
The Northern Railway has announced the cancellation of 68 incoming and outgoing trains from Jammu and Katra stations till September 30, while 24 trains are scheduled to resume, officials said.
Odisha is set to enhance its weather forecasting capabilities with the installation of a Doppler Radar System in Bhubaneswar, as confirmed by Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari. With systems in Balasore and Sambalpur nearing activation, this move marks a major step in disaster preparedness. The radar network will significantly improve cyclone, storm, and heavy rainfall prediction across the State.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued Red and Orange alerts for several Odisha districts due to a low-pressure system over the northwest Bay of Bengal. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected over the next 24 hours, triggering widespread flooding and disruptions. Residents are advised to remain alert as the situation may intensify with continued rainfall.
The Water Resources Department on Tuesday confirmed that there is no flood situation in any of the rivers in Odisha. Engineer in chief Chandrasekhar Padhi said that while water levels are rising in some rivers due to recent rainfall, the situation remains under control.
The Odisha government will carefully interpret the recent Supreme Court verdict making the Teachers’ Eligibility Test (TET) mandatory for recruitment and continuation in service, School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond said on Tuesday.
In a move set to strengthen air connectivity between Odisha and Jharkhand, Air India Express has launched a new Ranchi-Bhubaneswar transit flight, approved by the Birsa Munda Airport authorities in Ranchi. The service, which commenced on Monday, is part of a broader plan to connect Ranchi with five major cities in the east, south, and northeast.
Following the Orissa High Court’s directive, the Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has issued a fresh notification for the Preliminary Examination to recruit candidates for multiple posts, including Revenue Inspector (RI), ICDS Supervisor, Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI), Amin, and Statistical Field Surveyor (SFS).
A fresh cyclonic circulation has developed over the northeast Bay of Bengal and is expected to intensify into a low-pressure area, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted on Tuesday. Under its influence, rainfall activity across Odisha is likely to increase in the coming days.
In a major success, Odisha Police rescued 2,417 missing persons — including 358 children — within just five days under Operation Anweshan. Conducted statewide from August 18 to 22 by the Crime Against Women & Children Wing, the initiative aimed to reunite missing individuals with their families. Puri, Bhadrak, and Cuttack districts reported the highest rescue numbers.
A rift has surfaced within the Jharpada Durga Puja Samiti as it allegedly splits into two factions ahead of the 2025 celebrations. Political tensions between BJP leader Jagannath Pradhan and BJD leader Sridhar Jena have caused confusion over who will organise the festival. The dispute threatens the festive spirit, raising concerns among locals in Bhubaneswar's Jharpada locality.
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