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.

Yellow Warning For Heat Wave In Odisha
IMD issues yellow alert for heat wave in Odisha; hot and humid conditions in coastal districts

The IMD today also issued a yellow warning for heat wave conditions in different parts of Odisha for the next 48 hours. Apart from this, a warning for hot and humid conditions has also been issued for several coastal districts of the state.

Rare animals seized at Bhubaneswar Airport
Rare exotic reptiles seized at Bhubaneswar airport

The rescue operation was conducted when a suspicious package arriving from Hong Kong was flagged by customs authorities during cargo inspection. U

Liquor Deaths In Odisha
Odisha witnessed 52 liquor-related deaths in previous govt’s tenure: Excise Minister

Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan revealed in the Odisha Assembly that 52 liquor-related deaths occurred under the previous government, raising concerns over alcohol impact and illegal trade.

Uniform Land Policy Soon In Odisha
Odisha to introduce new uniform land policy in 3 months; Lord Jagannath land dispute to be resolved in 2 years

In a significant move, the Minister assured that the long-standing disputes related to the land belonging to Lord Jagannath would be resolved within the next two years.

Odisha MLAs demand salary and pension hike in Legislative Assembly
Odisha MLAs demand salary and pension hike in Legislative Assembly

Odisha MLAs, led by BJP's Padma Lochan Panda, urged a salary and pension hike in the Assembly. Both ruling and Opposition members supported this demand. Cost of living has increased due to the skyrocketing prices of essential commodities, they argued.

Violence during protest in Bhubaneswar: Police register 3 cases against Congress members
Violence during protest in Bhubaneswar: Police register 3 cases against Congress members

Commissionerate Police-Bhubaneswar filed three cases against Congress members following a violent protest near Odisha State Legislative Assembly injured 12 officers. DCP Jagmohan Meena confirms detailed investigations are underway.

Naveen Patnaik, VK Pandian spotted at Coimbatore airport
Naveen Patnaik, VK Pandian spotted at Coimbatore airport

Naveen Patnaik and VK Pandian were seen at Coimbatore airport amid Odisha Assembly sessions. Their Tamil Nadu visit sparks political speculation. However, the exact reason for their visit to Coimbatore remains undisclosed.

Heat wave hits Odisha: Bhubaneswar records season’s highest temperature
Heat wave hits Odisha: Bhubaneswar records season’s highest temperature

Bhubaneswar records 40.2°C, marking its first encounter with the 40-degree mark this year. Jharsuguda reaches 43°C amid a state-wide heat wave. Maximum (day) temperature is very likely to rise by 2°C to 3°C during next 24 hours.

Retd IAS officer Pradeep Jena appointed OERC Chairman
Retd IAS officer Pradeep Jena appointed OERC Chairman

Former Odisha-cadre IAS officer Pradeep Kumar Jena appointed as Chairman of OERC. Appointment effective from the date he assumes office. Jena is a 1989-batch IAS officer. He holds a Master of Science degree in Geology.

CHSE Plus 2 Exam Results By May 15 2025
CHSE Odisha to announce plus two exam results by May 15

The CHSE has outlined a structured two-phase answer script evaluation process to maintain efficiency and accuracy in result compilation

Odisha records 17 student deaths in engineering and polytechnic colleges in last 3 Years: Minister
Odisha records 17 student deaths in engineering and polytechnic colleges in last 3 Years: Minister

In the past three years, 17 student deaths occurred in Odisha's colleges, including VSSUT Burla and BPUT Rourkela. Minister Sampad Swain addressed this in the Assembly.

Ravenshaw University
Severe faculty shortage in Odisha; 1,353 teaching posts vacant, highest in Ravenshaw and Utkal University

Odisha faces a severe faculty shortage with 1,353 vacant posts in 17 universities. Ravenshaw and Utkal Universities are worst hit. Minister Suryabanshi Suraj disclosed this in the Assembly.

DA hike for central government employees and pensioners
Cabinet approves release of additional instalment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees 

The combined impact on the exchequer on account of increase in both Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief would be Rs. 6614.04 crore per annum

KIIT University row: Appropriate steps will be taken in accordance with law, says Odisha Minister
KIIT University row: Appropriate steps will be taken in accordance with law, says Odisha Minister

Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan assures legal action against KIIT University following NHRC's findings in the death of a Nepali student, stressing adherence to the human rights body directives. The Government will not spare anyone, he asserted.

Odisha Assembly Updates
Government allocates funds for girls’ hostels in universities and colleges in Odisha

The Higher Education Minister, Suryabanshi Suraj, provided this information in the Odisha Assembly, highlighting the state government’s commitment to improving infrastructure for female students.

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