News from Bhubaneswar

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.

Road network worth over Rs 2L Crore in three years: Odisha Minister
Road network worth over Rs 2L Crore in three years: Odisha Minister

Odisha plans 15,000 km road network in three years with over Rs 2 lakh crore investment, says Works Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan. A bill related to the establishment of Odisha state highway authority will be presented to the Legislative Assembly within the next 2-3 days.

Weather Forecast For Delhi-NCR
Delhi weather update: Check IMD forecast for Delhi-NCR till April 3

Delhi experiences a fall in minimum temperature and rise in maximum temperature, as per IMD. The forecast predicts clear skies and fluctuating wind speeds till April 3.

Thunderstorm Alert For Odisha
Thunderstorm with lightning, 50-60 kmph gusty winds to lash Odisha districts till April 5: IMD

The IMD has forecast thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of 50-60 kmph in Odisha till April 5, offering relief from heat. Yellow warning issued.

Congress accuses Odisha Minister Mukesh Mahaling of caste certificate fraud
Congress accuses Odisha Minister Mukesh Mahaling of caste certificate fraud

The Congress party accuses Odisha Minister Mukesh Mahaling of caste certificate forgery, demanding an investigation and his disqualification. The controversy intensifies political debate.

Loot From Hostel
After apartments, miscreants target private hostel in Bhubaneswar; valuables worth lakhs looted

The entire incident was captured on the hostel’s CCTV cameras, providing crucial evidence for the police investigation. Based on the CCTV footage, the police have initiated a probe to identify and nab the culprits.

International Day of Yoga 2025 Theme
10 unique signature events to guide events to International Day of Yoga 2025; check theme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled plans for the International Day of Yoga 2025, themed 'Yoga for One Earth One Health'.

Kamakhya Express mishap in Odisha: CRS to conduct detailed probe; ECoR announces compensation
Kamakhya Express mishap in Odisha: CRS to conduct detailed probe; ECoR announces compensation

The Kamakhya Express derailment in Odisha's Cuttack triggered an official probe by the Commission of Railway Safety. The incident led to a death, with another suffering severe injuries and two more persons sustaining minor injuries. ECoR has announced compensation.

Kamakhya Express train mishap: Major train derailments Odisha witnessed since Bahanaga tragedy
Kamakhya Express train mishap: Major train derailments Odisha witnessed since Bahanaga tragedy

Odisha witnessed eight train derailments post the tragic June 2, 2023 Bahanaga accident. Key incidents include derailments in Sambalpur, Rourkela, and Balasore. This calls for strict implementation of safety measures to avert the mishaps.

University Grants Commission
UGC pedagogy of Choice Based Credit System and ABC for students with disabilities in HEIs

The UGC's Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) aim to empower students, including those with disabilities, by providing flexible learning options in HEIs as per NEP 2020.

Comprehensive Development
BDA’s Comprehensive development plan: From 64.9 km ring road to 45 TP schemes in Bhubaneswar

The fundamental concept of the Town Planning Scheme involves pooling land from different ownerships within a specific area and redistributing it in an organized manner after reserving a portion for open spaces, social infrastructure, housing for economically weaker sections, and road networks.

Subhadra Yojana
Subhadra Yojana: Over 1.83 lakh women beneficiaries excluded from second instalment

Over 1.83 lakh women in Odisha excluded from Subhadra Yojana's second instalment, as revealed by Deputy CM Pravati Parida in the Assembly. Rs 4,941.04 crore sanctioned.

Bangladeshi Infiltration
Big revelation in Bangladeshi infiltrators' illegal entry into Odisha

It has been revealed that each infiltrator pays around Rs 35,000 to agents to reach Odisha and an additional Rs 30,000 for their return to Bangladesh to one Jagdish Das, who is alleged to be the key accused in the entire illegal network.

Odisha Deputy CM
Odisha women commission chairperson post vacant, several cases pending 

According to government data presented in the Odisha assembly, a total of 2,869 cases have been pending for the 2024-25 period.

JP Nadda to visit Odisha on April 12
JP Nadda to visit Odisha on April 12; announcement of new Odisha BJP president after April 14!

JP Nadda, BJP's National President, will visit Odisha on April 12 to strengthen party organisation. Announcement of new Odisha BJP President expected after April 14.

Over 11,000 women in Odisha identified as destitute or abandoned by husbands so far in 2025
Over 11,000 women in Odisha identified as destitute or abandoned by husbands so far in 2025

The alarming statistics have raised concerns about the social and economic challenges faced by these women and the need for intervention.

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