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 Govt launches 'e-Registration' app, offering eight key revenue services online, eliminating the need for physical office visits. CM Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the app, aiming for transparency and convenience. More such services will be added in the future. Citizens will no longer need to queue up at revenue offices or make multiple visits for simple procedures.
The app aims to eliminate the need for physical visits to revenue offices or service centers, making it easier and more efficient for citizens to access important government services directly from their smartphones.
The Odisha government clarifies its decision to de-empanel HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank from state financial operations, exempting certain account types to avoid service disruptions.
These visits will include inspections at the panchayat and block levels. During their tours, officials are expected to stay for at least two to three days in the respective districts to gain a thorough understanding of on-ground realities.
The forecast attributes the upcoming spell of intense weather to a cyclonic circulation formed over the Bay of Bengal, which is likely to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by lightning and gusty winds across several districts.
BMC and Food Safety department raided eateries near Capital Hospital, uncovering unhygienic conditions and unsafe food practices, leading to fines and a hotel's sealing. During the inspection, at least three hotels functioning inside the premises were found to be operating in highly unhygienic conditions.
The Odisha government clarified the de-empanelment of HDFC, ICICI, and Axis Banks for state business, exempting certain accounts while restricting new ones. While certain bank accounts of the State government organisations shall continue in these three banks, new accounts for specified purposes shall not be opened in these three private banks till further order.
Odisha plans to establish nine new medical colleges in 2025-26, including MBBS, dental, and ayurvedic institutions, as announced by Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling at the CII-Odisha Healthcare Summit 2025 in Bhubaneswar. Minister Mahaling informed that the State is the first in India to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector.
The students, who were enrolled in various Israeli universities and research institutions, were evacuated as part of the Indian government’s emergency repatriation efforts. Upon arrival, many of them expressed relief, but also recounted the psychological trauma of being in a war-torn environment.
“No modak has been stolen from Srimandir,” said Harichandan, dismissing the claims raised by certain temple servitors, especially the Badagrahi.
As monsoon activity intensifies across Odisha, the coming days are likely to remain wet and stormy, prompting the need for heightened awareness and preparedness at both local and administrative levels.
Crime Branch DG Vinaytosh Mishra reveals CCTV and mobile evidence in Gopalpur gangrape case, as NHRC demands reports on the investigation and victim's condition. The anti-crime agency will make all efforts to help ensure stringent punishment to the wrongdoers, Crime Branch DG Vinaytosh Mishra said to mediapersons.
Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan criticises BJD for politicising the unseasonal Rath Yatra in New Delhi, emphasising adherence to Lord Jagannath's traditional practices. Taking a jibe at BJD, the Law Minister questioned what the previous (BJD-led) government had done in the last 24 years regarding such ‘sensitive’ issues.
Odisha's DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania convened a high-level meeting to address gun-smuggling via trains, especially ahead of Rath Yatra, involving key railway and security officials. The Odisha Police and Railway authorities are now working on a joint operational plan to ensure railways remain secure corridors and are not exploited by crime networks.
The NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of the Gopalpur gangrape case, demanding reports from Odisha's Chief Secretary and DGP on the investigation and victim's condition within two weeks. Meanwhile, the Director General (DG) of the Crime Branch expressed that substantial evidence has been found from CCTV footage and seized mobile phones.
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