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.
Senior diplomat Dinesh K. Patnaik, a native of Odisha, has been appointed as India’s next High Commissioner to Canada. A 1990-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, Patnaik is currently serving as India’s Ambassador to Spain and will soon assume his new role in Ottawa, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced.
In a shocking incident, a lawyer allegedly set himself on fire by pouring petrol on himself in Bhubaneswar, resulting in his immediate death on Thursday night. The tragic event occurred near the Pandara area under Mancheswar Police Station in Bhubaneswar, leaving neighbours and locals in shock. The deceased has been identified as 46-year-old Deepak Kumar Sahu, a practising lawyer who lived in the city with his elderly mother, wife, and two daughters.
Odisha will witness two rare lunar eclipses within six months—on September 7, 2025 and March 3, 2026—coinciding with sacred dates in the Hindu calendar. While astronomers view the events with scientific curiosity, astrologers are split over their spiritual impact. With one Rahu-influenced and the other Ketu-influenced, Jagannath Temple authorities in Puri are preparing special rituals for the celestial events.
Joining hands with senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and Ghasipura legislator Badri Narayan Patra, senior party leader and Bhubaneswar BJD president Ashok Panda launched a veiled attack on VK Pandian over his recent “I Am Down But Not Out” remark.
Marking the deep bond between nature, farming, and culture, Western Odisha is celebrating Nuakhai, the agrarian festival that pays tribute to the first harvest on Thursday. Rooted in centuries-old traditions, the festival reflects the gratitude of farming communities towards the land and its bounty.
In a landmark initiative, Odisha Television Limited (OTV) has launched 'OTV Fee Din' news platform in 'Sambalpur Kosali' language on the auspicious occasion of Nuakhai on Thursday.
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, BJP National Vice President Baijayant Panda and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Thursday greeted the people on the occasion of 'Nuakhai', an agrarian festival mostly celebrated in the western parts of the state.
The Odisha government has initiated the delimitation of administrative boundaries, aiming to complete the process by December 2025 ahead of the national census. Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari announced that the restructuring of panchayats, blocks, and tehsils is underway. A dedicated commission will oversee changes to improve governance, while boundary changes will pause once the census begins.
Over 38 lakh farmers in Odisha have enrolled under the Krushak Samruddhi Yojana, the state's flagship welfare scheme. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi indicated that the farmer registration deadline may be extended again to ensure no eligible farmer is left out. The scheme also includes landless farmers and sharecroppers, aiming for inclusive agricultural development.
Senior BJD leader and Ghasipura MLA Badri Narayan Patra stirred political debate by openly criticising his party’s leadership. Accusing top leaders of disconnecting from grassroots workers, Patra blamed internal power struggles and poor decision-making for BJD’s electoral setbacks. His remarks underline growing dissent within the party following its 2024 General Election debacle.
Former BJD MP from Puri, Pinaki Mishra, has come under the scanner following a series of serious allegations, including financial irregularities, money laundering, and raising sensitive questions in Parliament linked to national security.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi released financial aid of Rs 1,041 crore to more than 51 lakh farmers under the CM Kisan Yojana on Wednesday, a day before the agrarian festival Nuakhai.
The capital city Bhubaneswar has donned a festive look with dazzling Puja pandals and artistically crafted gates on the occasion of Ganesh Puja on Wednesday.
The Odisha government has unveiled a major infrastructure initiative aimed at boosting rural connectivity in disaster-prone areas of the State.
The Odisha government has issued a notification allowing changes in administrative boundaries across the state ahead of the upcoming Census 2027.
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