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.
CBI arrests Shivkumar Gangadharan, a declared offender in the Odisha chit fund scam, from Tamil Nadu after 7 years of evasion.
Odisha to introduce a new SOP for eco-friendly fly ash disposal via slurry pipelines, reducing environmental and health risks in affected districts like Sambalpur and Jharsuguda. The new SOP aims to streamline and modernise the disposal mechanism, especially in thermal power plant-affected areas in the State. Consultations are underway with both the central and state-level institutions.
The Supreme Court rejected IAS officer Bishnupada Sethi's anticipatory bail plea, paving the way for his possible arrest by CBI in a bribery case linked to Bridge and Roof Company Limited, following raids and evidence collection. A special eight-member CBI team had previously conducted simultaneous raids at IAS Sethy’s official residence and ancestral home on February 18.
Former Odisha Chief Secretary and Jagannath culture researcher Dr. Subas Pani passed away at 76. CM Mohan Charan Majhi mourned his demise, highlighting his contributions to Odisha's cultural and administrative spheres. A scholar, commentator, and prolific writer, Pani was best known for his in-depth academic work on Jayadev’s ‘Gita Govinda’.
IMD predicts heavy rain and thunderstorms in several Odisha districts till August 9. The IMD has issued a Yellow Warning for the next five days in these districts of the State. Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty surface wind speed reaching 30-40 kmph are very likely to occur at one or two places over several districts during the next 24 hours.
Students of Unit-1 Girls High School in Bhubaneswar protested against the arrest of their teacher Dilip Kumar Badapanda, accused of misconduct and harassment by nine female teachers. The students demand justice, claiming the charges are false. Local police, along with the Block Education Officer and Headmistress-in-charge, have been on-site, attempting to mediate.
The Odisha government has permitted women to work night shifts in private establishments, introducing strict safety protocols including written consent, GPS-enabled transport, and mandatory female supervisors.
On the final Sawan Monday, Shaivite shrines in Odisha resonated with 'Bol Bam' chants as devotees offered prayers and holy water to Lord Shiva, marking a day of deep spiritual significance.
Twin IED blasts by suspected Maoists at the Odisha-Jharkhand border killed a railway worker and disrupted train services, targeting the Karmapada-Renjda route.
Odisha Police arrested two members of an inter-state lootera gang from New Delhi, recovering stolen valuables from a Bhubaneswar Income Tax official's house. During a detailed probe, it was ascertained that a lootera gang active in New Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Bihar was involved in the crime. The arrested individuals were found in possession of the stolen items.
IMD predicts heavy rain and thunderstorms in several Odisha districts over the next 5 days, issuing Yellow Warnings for areas including Balasore, Bhadrak, and Puri. The highest maximum (day) temperature of 37.0°C was recorded yesterday at Nayagarh and the lowest minimum (night) temperature of 22.0°C was recorded at Phulbani and Nabarangpur in the plains of Odisha.
The mortal remains of a minor girl from Puri Balanga, who died at New Delhi AIIMS, are expected to reach Odisha on Sunday. Her family prepares for the final rites amidst deep sorrow. Medical authorities at AIIMS New Delhi are conducting the post-mortem. Once complete, arrangements will be made to shift the deceased back to Odisha.
BJP's Baijayant Panda mourns the demise of Kanaka Mohapatra, mother of Digapahandi MLA Sidhant Mohapatra, offering condolences and support to the bereaved family.
Odisha Vigilance conducted raids at six locations linked to Golap Chandra Hansdah, MVI Boudh, over alleged disproportionate assets. Searches targeted properties in Baripada, Boudh, and Bhubaneswar.
The Government of Odisha has announced significant transfers and promotions within the OAS cadre, including Prafulla Kumar Swain, Sucharu Kumar Bal, and Binod Kumar Senapati. Three officers promoted to OAS Superior Administrative Grade and three to OAS Special Secretary.
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