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’s government has launched a statewide crackdown on petrol pumps, jewellery shops, and other retailers over allegations of cheating consumers through tampered weighing machines. Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra has called for intensive raids, legal action, and stricter monitoring. The move follows increasing public complaints and aims to enforce transparency.
Amid rising concerns over fertiliser shortages in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a high-level review meeting to address the crisis. With the Rabi season approaching, state officials are working urgently to prevent black marketing, ensure fair distribution, and coordinate with central agencies. Farmers’ anxiety is mounting, but the government assures swift and transparent action to stabilise supply.
In the wake of evictions at Utkal University's Vani Vihar campus, dozens of families were left homeless after being removed from allegedly illegally occupied staff quarters. With no alternative shelter, many now live in distressing conditions under trees. The abrupt action has triggered public concern, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian support and questioning the legality of the move.
In yet another jolt to the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), former student leader Harishankar Rout has resigned from the party, launching a scathing attack on senior leader and former bureaucrat V.K. Pandian.
In a rare outburst, senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Prafulla Mallick has cautioned that he may quit the party if it ‘does not function in the right manner.’ His remarks are being viewed as an indirect warning to party president and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
The State Transport Authority, Odisha, has initiated two authorized vehicle scrapping centres to provide a scientific and organised way of dismantling old and unfit vehicles. The centres are located at Govindpur in Khordha (Essar Prime Metals) and Kuakhia in Jajpur (Modern Traders).
After eviction of illegal occupants from Utkal University hostels, authorities have now launched a similar drive to make government quarters free from encroachment at Vani Vihar campus in Bhubaneswar under Operation Blue Star on Thursday.
The Odisha government has advised banks to start sending SMS alerts in Odia to make banking services and welfare benefits more accessible to people across the state.
Odisha’s Angul town has once again earned national recognition for its efforts to improve air quality, securing the third position in the Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2025 under the category of cities with less than three lakh population.
The city’s public Wi-Fi project, Bhubaneswar Me, is set for a major expansion with plans to extend the service to universities, colleges, and busy public spaces after limited usage at existing hotspots.
In a bid to ensure transparency and accountability in housing programmes, the Odisha government has decided to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) to identify ineligible beneficiaries of state and central housing schemes, said Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water department minister, Rabi Narayan Naik on Wednesday.
In a decisive push towards sustainable mobility, the Odisha government has unveiled the draft Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2025, setting ambitious targets to phase out fossil fuel-based vehicles from government operations and accelerate EV adoption across the state.
The project will cover nearly 800 acres of land across Gothapatna, Malipada, and Daspur, and is envisioned as a multi-economic growth zone aligned with the state’s long-term vision Vikshit Odisha 2036.
Senior leader Amar Prasad Satpathy has sparked speculation of a major political shake-up by hinting at the formation of a "new BJD". Amid rising dissent within the party, Satpathy criticised the current leadership for straying from core ideologies and losing grassroots support. His comments follow recent exits and cryptic statements suggesting a parallel movement may soon emerge.
Following rising concerns over exclusions from the Subhadra Yojana, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida assured that no eligible woman will be left out of the scheme's benefits. A high-level review revealed issues like missing documentation and outdated data. The government now plans field verification and will rely on Health Department records to ensure rightful beneficiaries are covered.
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