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.
George Tirkey, a veteran tribal leader and four-time legislator from Odisha, passed away on Saturday at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. He was 67 and had been undergoing treatment for several months due to prolonged illness.
The Crime Branch of Odisha Police has arrested four persons in connection with two separate cases of cyber fraud amounting to more than Rs 1.7 crore.
A breach of privilege notice filed by BJP MLA Padmalochan Panda against five Congress legislators has sparked political tension in the Odisha Assembly. The notice accuses the MLAs of violating House rules by publicly commenting on a trust vote before formal Assembly procedures. The development has triggered a heated debate over legislative conduct, media disclosures, and parliamentary protocol.
Odisha’s higher education system is under strain, with over 1,400 faculty positions vacant across 17 state-run universities. Top institutions like Ravenshaw and Utkal face the brunt of the shortage. Alongside 2,286 non-teaching vacancies, the staffing crisis is raising serious concerns about academic quality. Education experts are calling for immediate recruitment to restore institutional efficiency and standards.
At Innoventure 2025 in Bhubaneswar, Litisha Mangat Panda of OTV inspired young minds with a powerful message: “Ideate, Innovate, and Empower.” Hosted by ODM Educational Group, the event emphasised the importance of entrepreneurship, innovation, and perseverance in driving success. It served as a dynamic platform to nurture Odisha’s future changemakers and ignite entrepreneurial ambition.
A fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal on September 25, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted on Friday.
A total of 32 cases of girl student harassment have been registered across nine districts of Odisha, informed School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gand in the State Assembly on Friday.
Chaos marred the second day of the Odisha Assembly’s monsoon session on Friday, with proceedings lasting barely four minutes before being adjourned till 4 pm.
In a major twist to the sensational murder case of woman traffic constable Shubhamitra, the investigation has been elevated to the ‘Red Flag’ category, further tightening the net around prime accused Deepak Raut.
With the US imposing a steep 50% tariff on seafood imports, Odisha has implemented measures to mitigate the impact on its exporters and increase global supplies.
BJD Rajya Sabha MP Manas Mangaraj faces serious land grab allegations in Khordha’s Tangi tehsil, where villagers accuse him of illegally occupying government land, blocking access to a vital public pond. Residents claim political intimidation, forced land sales, and misuse of power. Authorities have promised legal action pending formal complaints and investigation into the disputed encroachments.
Following the Odisha Congress's submission of a no-confidence motion against the State government over unemployment, corruption, and stalled development, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) convened a key meeting at Naveen Niwas. Senior BJD leaders emphasised that the party will respond thoughtfully and strategically, promising to take the “right decision at the right moment” as the political situation unfolds.
A shocking video from Bhubaneswar's Unit 8 Kalyani Market locality shows an ‘Ama Bus’ conductor violently assaulting a passenger during an argument, leaving him injured on the roadside. The brutal incident, caught on camera, has gone viral, sparking public outrage. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage, though no official response has been given by police or CRUT yet.
In a shocking twist in the murder of traffic constable Subhamitra, accused Deepak Rout—a serving cop—brazenly parked his car with her body inside the vehicle at Commissionerate Police office. Unfazed, he continued office duties for over an hour. The revelation has sparked outrage, exposing severe security lapses and disturbing premeditation behind the heinous crime. A detailed probe is underway.
The Odisha government has clarified that former beneficiaries of the Subhadra Yojana will become eligible for social security pensions only after attaining the age of 60 years, under the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY) and the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP).
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