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.
Crime Branch STF and Drugs Inspector seized banned gutkha and nicotine products in Bhubaneswar's Unit 1 market, highlighting ongoing enforcement challenges.
Odia Jatra actor Sanjay Bhola banned by Odisha Masters’ Association over plagiarism allegations, plans to start his own troupe amidst ongoing industry disputes. OMA president Bijay Das stated that any group associating with Bhola would face a boycott from directors, musicians, and writers linked with the association.
One worker died and two were critically injured after a roof collapsed during house renovation in Bhubaneswar's Pokhariput-Lingaraj Vihar. Rescue teams saved two workers, now in serious condition. Detailed investigation is underway to determine whether safety protocols were followed during the construction activity or not.
Odisha witnesses a surge in B.Ed course applications with 1,26,125 students vying for 2,750 seats, driven by job prospects and stability. Women applicants dominate, highlighting teaching's appeal. Women applicants have outnumbered their male counterparts, with 86,093 women applying compared to 43,612 men.
Farmers in Odisha affected by recent monsoon rains will receive compensation within 3-4 days, as announced by Revenue & Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari. District Collectors are submitting damage reports to expedite relief. The compensation money will be directly sent to respective districts.
An 11-year-old girl missing from Sameigadia, Bhubaneswar, was rescued by Twin City Commissionerate Police near Mancheswar Railway Station after a 30-hour search involving manual efforts and digital surveillance. Police authorities have not yet disclosed further details about the circumstances of her disappearance, but probes are on to determine whether any foul play was involved.
Senior IAS officer Ashish Thakare from Odisha cadre appointed as Director in the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, New Delhi, for five years under Central Staffing Scheme. Thakare’s experience in various state-level administrative roles is expected to contribute effectively to his new responsibilities at the Centre.
As per IMD, the maximum or day temperature is likely to rise by 2 - 3°C during the next 4 days and no large change thereafter in the subsequent 3 days over the districts of Odisha.
Special focus has been laid on areas that witness severe waterlogging during the rainy season, disrupting daily life and traffic. The visit aimed to identify the root causes and explore sustainable drainage solutions to prevent recurrence.
As per the new schedule, teachers seeking transfers either within the same district or to other districts are now allowed to submit their applications through the official portal by June 6.
Despite government directives, many remote villages in Odisha remain without road access due to officials withholding crucial data, leaving thousands isolated and hindering development. Shockingly, the Rural Development Minister had previously stated in a Legislative Assembly session that 5,197 villages in Odisha still lack all-weather roads.
The census process began Monday, with 2012-Batch IAS officer Nikhil Pavan Kalyan appointed as Director of Census Operations for Odisha. District and block-level officials will soon be appointed to support data collection across the State. This was mentioned in a notification issued by the Department of Personnel & Training, Government of India.
Odisha faces severe heat and humidity, with Bhubaneswar hitting 39.4°C, prompting an IMD Yellow alert for 11 districts. Residents advised to stay hydrated and avoid peak sun exposure. The combination of high temperature and excessive humidity left residents of the Capital City struggling to cope, especially during mid-day hours.
Commissionerate Police recreated the crime scene in Bhubaneswar for builder Sasmit Biswal's murder, with key accused Debadatta Parida. The incident, stemming from a property dispute, occurred on April 11. Sasmit was beaten to death by some miscreants.
The IMD has also predicted light to moderate rain and thundershowers at some parts of the state. However, no warning for thunderstorms has been issued by the weather agency.
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