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.
Jyoti Ranjan Mathia's death from burn injuries at AIIMS Bhubaneswar took a turn when a video surfaced alleging his family set him ablaze over a property dispute. Police have detained his father, stepmother, and stepbrother.
Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar is undergoing a Rs 1000 crore expansion, including decommissioning the old ATC tower and operationalizing a new 11-storey facility. Plans for a new Terminal 3 and enhanced infrastructure are underway to manage increasing passenger traffic.
The Regional Meteorological Centre predicts continued rainfall in Odisha for three days due to a low-pressure area, with a yellow warning issued for 20 districts. Heavy rains may disrupt life, especially in vulnerable areas.
Odisha DGP suspends Inspector Rajesh Baliarsingh for alleged misconduct and protecting ganja mafias during his tenure in Koraput. Baliarsingh was accused of showing undue leniency to ganja mafias, raising concerns about his integrity and professional conduct. For the past two days, a Koraput police team had been camping in Bhubaneswar to question him regarding these allegations.
On the 79th Independence Day, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi awarded President’s Medals to Odisha Police, fire, prison, and civil defence personnel for exemplary service, including Vigilance SP Saroj Kumar Samal and Constable Satyabadi Mallik. Monetary incentives were also distributed to encourage continued excellence.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced the formation of 21 new NACs and major infrastructure projects, including roads and ports, to boost urban development and industrial growth during the 79th Independence Day celebrations in Bhubaneswar.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced 5kg free rice monthly for three months to 27 lakh families in 11 districts under Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, costing Rs 180 crore. The move follows e-KYC mandates for ration cards and includes measures to improve connectivity and healthcare coverage.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi's Independence Day speech highlighted 'Operation Sindoor', job creation, and welfare initiatives for women, farmers, the poor, and youth, alongside a call to support 'Vocal for Local' and 'Make in India'.
Odisha's School & Mass Education Department probes irregular regularisation of junior teachers without OTET certificates, following complaints and a 2012 policy mandate. Allegedly, though the concerned teachers have obtained OTET certification later, the policy mandates clearing it before regularisation. This rule, however, was not uniformly enforced across all districts of the State.
Amulya Kumar Padhan was appointed Vice-President of BSE-Odisha, Cuttack, amidst a series of education department transfers and the backdrop of the OTET question paper leak case involving former VP Nihar Mohanty. The School and Mass Education (S&ME) Department also effected a few more transfers and postings in the Board vide an official notification.
The Odisha Crime Branch's Special Task Force (STF) has intensified its crackdown on an inter-state drug syndicate with statewide raids, seizing substances like brown sugar and cough syrup, in coordination with national agencies.
Odisha's revenue department employees continue their state-wide strike for the fourth day, defying government warnings, crippling public services and leaving citizens in distress over delayed essential documents.
Indian Railways introduces Vande Bharat Sleeper trains, promising speed and comfort for long-distance travel. Odisha's rail network stands to benefit significantly from this upgrade.
Odisha's Housing & Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra announced a fresh proposal for the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project, seeking Centre's collaboration. A new technical committee will assess and suggest routes, with public input considered.
ASP Rabindra Panda and Commandant Naresh Patel from Odisha Police are among those selected for the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service on Independence Day 2025, alongside others receiving Gallantry and Meritorious Service medals.
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