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.
DMRC terminates contracts with Ceigall India and Ranjit Buildcon for Bhubaneswar Metro due to delays. Odisha govt plans a revised metro blueprint to revive the project.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced a Rs 10 lakh life insurance, Rs 30 lakh compensation for deaths on duty, mobile phones, and pucca houses under PM Urban Housing Scheme for sanitation workers at the 'Garima' programme in Bhubaneswar.
Odisha BJP President Manmohan Samal announced the formation of a new organisational Committee through a constitutional process, following discussions in Delhi. The committee will include 25 new faces, balancing experience and freshness. No discussions on Cabinet reshuffle yet, but corporation posts to be filled timely. Ready to face any no-confidence motion by Congress.
A minor girl from Balanga, Puri, who was set on fire, recorded her statement at Delhi's AIIMS under Odisha Crime Branch supervision. Her testimony has intensified the probe, with police gathering vital clues. The police are actively pursuing leads to unravel the circumstances surrounding the case. The victim underwent a six-hour skin grafting surgery yesterday.
Hirakud Dam's water level surges to 609.33 feet, prompting the opening of 20 gates for rainwater discharge amid heavy rainfall in Odisha. It is discharging 2,26,150 cusecs of water per second. The situation is being closely monitored by local authorities to manage the growing flood risks in surrounding areas.
Union Minister Tokhan Sahu stated in Parliament that no proposal for a Bhubaneswar metro rail project has been received by the Centre, amidst 17 new projects under consideration.
Odisha's Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Naik announced the rollout of e-KYC for job cards to eliminate fakes, setting a 3-month deadline for updates or revocation. The Minister stated that anyone failing to update their job card through e-KYC within the next three months will have their claim for the card revoked.
Odisha's rivers face rising water levels due to heavy rains, prompting alerts from the Water Resources Department. Hirakud Dam discharges water, with more gates possibly opening. IMD predicts extreme rainfall in several districts. Due to heavy rainfall, river inflow will increase from today. Water accumulation is expected in low-lying areas.
The IMD confirmed a depression over the Northwest Bay of Bengal, crossing West Bengal and Bangladesh, with heavy rainfall predicted for Gangetic West Bengal, North Odisha, and Jharkhand. Red Alerts issued for Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj.
The Odisha government mandates Finance Department approval for all outsourcing appointments and renewals to ensure fiscal discipline and transparent recruitment practices.
The Odisha government plans to set up Child Help Desks at railway stations and bus stands to enhance child protection, as discussed in a state-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja. The initiative aligns with the Central Government's Mission Vatsalya scheme, focusing on child welfare and rehabilitation.
Two severe accidents in Bhubaneswar late Thursday night involved hyva trucks, causing injuries and chaos. One incident at Sikharchandi injured a person and killed a bull, while another in Chandrasekharpur critically injured three bike riders.
The Odisha Government approved 23 investment proposals worth Rs 4,982.66 crore, expected to create 11,933 jobs across 12 districts, underlining its commitment to industrial growth and economic development. These approvals span across strategically important sectors—Apparel & Textiles, Steel & Downstream Industries, Food & Beverages, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Power & Renewable Energy, IT & ITES, Tourism, and Aerospace & Defence.
Sandeep Pradhan arrested for attempting to enter Odisha's Lok Seva Bhawan with a fake ID, highlighting security concerns at the State's administrative headquarters. The arrest comes nearly six months after another fraudster, identified as Byasadev Rana, was caught in a similar scam. These incidents highlight the vulnerability of Lok Seva Bhawan to infiltration by Dalals (brokers) and fraudsters.
IMD predicts the Low Pressure Area over north Bay of Bengal to become 'well marked' in 24 hours, issuing Red Warnings for Balasore, Bhadrak, Mayurbhanj, and Keonjhar with extremely heavy rain expected. The IMD has issued a Red Warning for some districts of the State till July 26. The associated cyclonic circulation extended up to 7.6 km above mean sea level, tilting southwestwards with height.
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