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.
The Odisha government has transferred two senior OAS SAG officers, Subhananda Mohapatra and Biswaranjan Nayak, to new roles in the Health & Family Welfare and Housing & Urban Development Departments respectively.
The Inquiry Commission for the Puri stampede during Rath Yatra requests public video submissions on July 9 in Bhubaneswar and on July 10 in Puri to aid the probe into the incident that claimed three lives. Any evidence of the fatal incident may also be sent to the Inquiry Commission by e-mail at puritragedy.enquiry@odisha.gov.in by July 20 (except holidays).
Re-elected Odisha BJP President Manmohan Samal pledges responsible governance and inclusive development, criticising the BJD's opposition stance. Samal’s remarks underscore the saffron party’s focus on disciplined, united leadership and a promise of inclusive growth in Odisha. He has been re-elected unopposed as the State BJP President.
A Tata Power bill collection team was assaulted in Mukundadaspur village by a consumer accused of electricity theft, leading to severe injuries and an FIR at Balipatna Police Station. The team had visited to collect pending electricity bills when a confrontation turned violent after the consumer refused to pay the arrear amount and allegedly resisted bill collection.
Odisha celebrated Rasagola Dibasa on July 8, honoring the sweet's role in Lord Jagannath's Niladri Bije and Odia heritage, with statewide events and offerings. Across Odisha, the day is marked with utter devotional fervour, community events, sweet distribution, and cultural programmes emphasising Rasagola’s iconic place in Odia Pride (Odia Asmita).
A critical road connecting Bhubaneswar and Cuttack via Nandankanan remains submerged, posing daily dangers to commuters despite efforts by Odisha Fire Services.
OTV Group launches 'Ikatan', an e-commerce platform to globalize Odisha's Ikat heritage, supporting weavers' livelihoods and cultural preservation, launched on Niladri Bije with Bibhu Mohapatra's collaboration.
Veteran BJP leader Manmohan Samal re-elected as Odisha BJP President for his fourth term, highlighting his pivotal role in the party's 2024 electoral victory and upcoming challenges.
Odisha celebrates Rasagola Dibasa on Niladri Bije, marking Lord Jagannath's return to Srimandir with rasagolas offered to Goddess Lakshmi, a tradition now recognized with a GI tag for Odisha's rasagola.
The Odisha government has initiated a joint probe into allegations of illegal land occupation by KISS and KIIT in Bhubaneswar, involving forest and government lands, with evidence pointing to large-scale encroachment. Out of 18 acres of revenue forest lands occupied by the KISS, around eight acres have now been reclaimed.
BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik discharged from Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital after successful cervical arthroplasty surgery, with plans to stay for further observation. Naveen Patnaik had been admitted for a planned surgical procedure and responded well to the treatment. The BJD chief had left on June 20 for Mumbai.
Manmohan Samal is set to be reelected as Odisha BJP President, being the sole nominee. The formal announcement is pending, marking a strategic focus on leadership renewal. The Central BJP’s decision to advance with the state president election reflects a strategic focus on leadership renewal and localisation.
Meenakshi Bahinipati reappointed as President of Odisha Pradesh Mahila Congress by AICC, signaling confidence in her leadership for upcoming state political activities. This move is seen as a strategic decision ahead of upcoming political activities in the State, an official communication issued by AICC in this regard mentioned.
IMD forecasts extremely heavy rainfall in Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, and Sambalpur due to cyclonic circulation over Gangetic West Bengal during the next 24 hours. Southwest Monsoon has been active over the State. The IMD regional centre has issued Red alerts for these four, and Orange and Yellow alerts for several other districts in the State.
The BJP initiates the election process for its Odisha unit president, with nominations starting tomorrow and a possible election on July 8. Vijaypal Singh Tomar and Sanjay Jaiswal are overseeing the process.
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