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.
A fire broke out at Dolphin Bus counter, Baramunda Bus Stand, Bhubaneswar, after a battery explosion. Fire Services controlled the blaze; no casualties reported.
The Excise Department raided illegal liquor dens in Salia Sahi, Bhubaneswar, seizing 1000 litres of country liquor. Nine were arrested as part of the Holi crackdown.
Rajashree Priyadarshini, who secured 9th rank in the OJS 2023 exam on her third attempt, attributes her success to focused self-study, limited social media use, and mentorship. Her inspiring journey encourages many young aspirants in Odisha.
The Economic Offences Wing arrested Raja Chakra over corruption allegations, probing links to political figures. Officials including a former Keonjhar District Collector, SP, and BJD leaders like Bobby Das are under scrutiny.
BMC plans to relocate Bhubaneswar's Unit-4 wholesale fish market to Pandara with a Rs 57 crore modern facility. The move sparks political debate between Aparajita Sarangi and BMC Mayor Sulochana Das.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will launch the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana 2025 on March 30 in Kalahandi. The housing scheme aims to provide homes for 50,000 vulnerable individuals, including the differently-abled, widows, martyrs’ families, and Padma Shri recipients.
While the exam will proceed as scheduled, students who face difficulties appearing on the given date will be allowed to take the test later, similar to provisions made for students participating in national and international sports events.
The Orissa High Court has stayed the IRB constable recruitment in Odisha over age eligibility concerns. Those applicants, who were previously considered 'over age', claimed they were unfairly excluded from consideration. The next hearing is set for March 20, 2025.
As per the latest notice, the OPSC has recommended the names of 33 candidates, including 23 women, for recruitment to the post of Civil Judges.
The BJP legislator further claimed that the move of the BJD president Naveen Patnaik’s inclination towards the INDI block is to sustain BJD following a major setback in the 2024 elections, post which the party is now perhaps facing a major organizational setback.
Senior leader Badri Narayan Patra alleged that former Keonjhar Collector Ashish Thakare and SP Mitrabhanu Mohapatra backed BJD youth wing head Raja Chakra's illegal activities, harming BJD’s image. The officials were part and parcel of the alleged corruption.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has introduced NCAAFS 2025 to curb age fraud. It mandates digital locking, strict penalties, medical tests, and a whistle-blower system.
The IMD has also issued an orange warning for heat wave conditions in some parts of the state from March 15, 2025.
This decision aims to streamline the teacher training process and reduce the course duration from five years to four years, providing aspiring educators with an efficient path to enter the teaching profession.
According to the Minister’s statement, during the Road Safety Month, Odisha witnessed a staggering 505 fatalities due to road accidents. Additionally, a total of 848 accidents were reported during a month, leaving 472 individuals injured.
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