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.
Unidentified burglars stole gold jewellery worth Rs 5 lakh from a house in Bhubaneswar's Niladri Vihar during Raja celebrations, exploiting the homeowners' absence. The miscreants broke a window to gain entry into the house. The victim family had gone to Puri for a visit when the burglary occurred.
Bhubaneswar cyber police arrested Umashankar Dixit for a Rs 12 lakh investment scam via WhatsApp, promising high returns but vanishing after collecting money across eight states. Umashankar was getting a two percent commission through his current account given for use to another cyber fraudster involved in the racket.
Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja reviewed Rath Yatra preparations in Puri, discussing with temple officials and inspecting chariot construction. Ahuja also visited Singhadwar of the temple to evaluate ongoing restoration and artistic work, including traditional paintings and woodwork associated with the annual sojourn.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi admits to neglecting family due to official duties, highlighting the growing work-life imbalance crisis. Experts recommend time management for well-being. Amid increasing societal pressures, the imbalance between work and personal life has emerged as a critical concern.
Bhubaneswar Mayor Sulochana Das addresses safety concerns from tall trees and illegal constructions near the airport, following joint surveys to prevent risks to aircraft movements. The situation, which may affect aircraft take-offs and landings, has led to joint surveys and coordinated planning by the authorities concerned.
Several parts of Odisha are likely to experience thunderstorm activities with lightning and gusty winds along with heavy rainfall in some parts in the coming days.
Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport faces safety risks from illegal constructions and tree obstructions near the runway, with a mock drill scheduled for June 30 to test emergency preparedness.
Following the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, DGCA mandates a full-scale mock drill at Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport on June 30 to test emergency response mechanisms.
Eyewitnesses claim that the attackers — identified as Hapi Bhoi, Uttam Mahapatra, and a group of 8 to 10 others — were armed with cold drink bottles and sharp-edged weapons. In the scuffle, a car was also vandalized.
The first year has been a landmark achievement in industrial development which stands as a testament to its commitment to economic growth, investment promotion, and employment generation.
The Raja festival, celebrating womanhood and tradition, began in Odisha with Pahili Raja, featuring swings, sweets, and games.
A recent directive from the Department of Revenue and Disaster Management outlines that Aadhaar will now be a compulsory requirement for individuals applying for a range of essential documents.
The Institute of Odia Studies & Research in Bhubaneswar has launched a glossary of 54,000 technical terms in Odia, approved by AICTE, to facilitate engineering education in the regional language, marking a first in India.
The Odisha Higher Education Department announced B.Ed, B.H.Ed, and M.Ed entrance exam results for 2025–26, with 1,17,933 candidates competing for 2,750 seats across 31 institutions. Admission phases start June 25.
NEP 2020 inter-alia endorses the value-based education including development of humanistic, ethical, Constitutional, and universal human values of truth (satya), righteous conduct (dharma), peace (shanti), love (prem), nonviolence (ahimsa), scientific temper, citizenship values, and also life-skills.
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