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.
Odisha government approves construction of 32 new bridges under Setu Bandhan Yojana for FY 2025-26, enhancing connectivity in ten districts including Bolangir and Puri. These locations, many of which are rural or have challenging terrains, are expected to significantly benefit in terms of accessibility, transportation of goods, and public mobility.
Over 1,900 villages in Odisha lack mobile network, hindering access to digital services and emergency help. The Central government's Digital Bharat Nidhi aims to bridge this gap by 2047. Until then, these network-dark villages lose opportunities daily — from applying for jobs, to attending online classes, to making life-saving emergency calls.
IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rains in Odisha from August 13 to 15 due to a trough and cyclonic circulation over Bay of Bengal, issuing Orange and Yellow warnings for several districts. Under its influence, a Low-Pressure area is likely to form over westcentral and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal on 13th August, 2025 and become more marked during the subsequent 48 hours.
A youth from Jajpur district attempted self-immolation at a private college in Bhubaneswar's Khandagiri area, allegedly due to family disputes, and is now in critical condition at AIIMS.
Police in Bhubaneswar averted a tragic incident by stopping a couple from Baudh's Kotasingha area, along with their seven-year-old daughter, from attempting self-immolation near the Odisha Legislative Assembly. The distressed parents cited their daughter's prolonged illness as the reason for their desperate act.
A snake was rescued from the Odisha CM's grievance cell premises during a public hearing, causing brief panic before Snake Helpline intervened.
Two lives lost in Bhubaneswar as a speeding Thar SUV hits a mother and daughter near Patrapada Square. Despite seizing the vehicle, police have yet to arrest the driver, sparking public outrage and questions over investigation delays.
Commissionerate Police announces traffic restrictions in Bhubaneswar for Independence Day Parade rehearsals and main event, affecting Mahatma Gandhi Marg and surrounding areas from August 11-15.
Odisha's School and Mass Education Department has withdrawn regularisation order for 16,000 contractual teachers, causing unrest. The decision, reversed five days post-announcement, lacks clear explanation. On August 2, the S&ME Department had issued a letter that promised regular appointments and grade pay revisions for teachers who had been serving on a contractual basis for over six years.
Rebati Raul succumbs to injuries at AIIMS Bhubaneswar after a Thar hit her, following her daughter's death in the same accident, sparking outrage over road safety. The incident had occurred last Saturday when an overspeeding white Thar, allegedly racing with a black Scorpio, rammed into Rebati, her son, and her 8-year-old daughter Reshma.
A Bhubaneswar sweet shop faces backlash for selling fungus-infested Chhena Poda, leading to police intervention and public outrage over food safety.
Unidentified miscreants vandalised Amaresh Jena's Ward Office in Bhubaneswar, damaging property. Jena, jailed for an alleged rape case, is a controversial figure. Police are investigating possible motives including personal enmity or political rivalry.
Odisha Police's 'Operation Garuda' led to 129 arrests, seizure of firearms, illicit liquor, and drugs, showcasing efforts to curb crime and anti-social activities across the state.
Odisha government has spent over Rs 170 crore in two years compensating airlines for empty seats under the viability gap funding scheme, as part of its international flights initiative aimed at boosting tourism and investment. In a major tourism push, the State government had introduced direct international flights from Bhubaneswar to some of the key destinations—Dubai, Bangkok, and Singapore.
Odisha Congress, led by OPCC chief Bhakta Charan Das, gheraoed the DGP office in Cuttack over alleged law and order collapse, citing recent incidents at FM College and Balanga village. BJP dismissed the protest as politicisation. Several senior Congress leaders participated in the gherao, raising slogans and demanding accountability from the State police administration.
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