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 fresh western disturbance and its interaction with easterly winds is likely to affect Northwest India from January 10 to 12.
Income Tax officials raided 12 locations linked to Hansita Abhilipsa and Anil Mohanty for fraud, impersonating relatives of P.K Mishra. Investigations focus on unaccounted wealth and tax evasion.
A woman was arrested with Rs 9 crore worth of ganja at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, arriving from Kuala Lumpur. Investigation is ongoing.
Odisha's Health Dept, led by Minister Mukesh Mahaling, held a meeting on HMPV. No cases in Odisha yet, said Dr Neelakantha Mishra. Surveillance is enhanced.
Devansh Panda, a 15-year-old cricket prodigy from London, arrives in Bhubaneswar to enhance his bowling skills under Lalit Mohanty. This move highlights Odisha's sports potential.
Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will visit Odisha on January 18. The visit marks 60 years of India-Singapore ties, focusing on petrochemicals and green energy. Singapore would be the first country partner for Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha Conclave 2025.
Traffic in Bhubaneswar will witness restrictions from January 8 to 10 for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas attended by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Key roads will close at specific times.
Deputy CM Pravati Parida inaugurated the 5th National Chilika Bird Festival at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. The event features bird-watching treks and expert talks, coinciding with Pravasi Bharatiya Divas conclave. The attendees include environmentalists, researchers, and bird enthusiasts from and outside the State.
College students, including minors from Ramadevi University, joined BJD's protest against the price rise in Bhubaneswar. This raised questions about minor students participating in political rallies.
The Odisha BJP, led by Manmohan Samal, plans a grand NRI welcome at Biju Patnaik International Airport for the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in January, with events promoting Odisha's goodwill. The visiting NRIs are anticipated to enjoy the hospitality for which the people of Odisha are renowned, potentially marking a significant moment for the State.
Odisha extends e-KYC deadline for ration card beneficiaries to January 31. Only 85% completed, leaving over 50 lakh pending. New ration cards will be issued thereafter to all eligible Public Distribution System (PDS) beneficiaries, who have either applied beforehand or who will apply in the future. Minister Krushna Chandra Patra urges compliance.
CM Mohan Majhi engages with tribals at Adivasi Mela 2025 in Bhubaneswar, showcasing tribal culture ahead of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. The tribal fair, which began today, will remain open to the public until January 16. This year features as many as 20 meticulously crafted tribal huts and at least 147 stalls stocked with tribal products.
Internal tensions rise in BJD as Naveen Patnaik disbands the state-level committee. Generational rift surfaces with emerging leaders challenging the status quo. Younger leaders such as Sambit Routaray, Rudra Pratap Maharathy, Bishnubrata Routaray, Chandrasarathi Behera, Anshuman Mohanty, and Pranab Balabantray have voiced their support for prioritising younger leadership roles.
The BJD will protest against BJP's economic management and rising prices in Odisha on Monday, led by Naveen Patnaik. Snehangini Chhuria accused the BJP of inflation mismanagement.
Odisha's Bhubaneswar gears up for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas with tight security; PM Modi to inaugurate, President Murmu to speak. Police Commissioner S Debadatta Singh confirms extensive deployments.
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