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.
A 25-year-old woman traffic constable, Shubhamitra Sahoo, has been missing from Bhubaneswar since September 6. Last seen in Surya Nagar, her sudden disappearance has sparked a police investigation. Originally from Paradip, Shubhamitra was posted in the city’s traffic wing. Her family, deeply worried, has approached the Twin City Police Commissioner seeking urgent action to trace her whereabouts.
A fresh low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal, near the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts, informed the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday.
The Odisha government on Friday announced a fresh round of administrative reshuffle, effecting several changes in the postings of senior IAS officers.
In a twist to the ongoing political drama in Odisha, senior political leader and former Minister Prafulla Mallik has claimed that he resigned from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) before the leadership placed him under suspension.
A day after senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Prafulla Mallik issued a veiled warning to party president and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, the conch party has placed the veteran leader under suspension.
Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja has stressed the importance of achieving 100% accuracy in the state’s ongoing digital agriculture survey. Reviewing the progress with district collectors, he urged officials to rectify discrepancies immediately to ensure reliable data.
Odisha is looking beyond conventional urban development by joining hands with Singapore to design and build a futuristic city on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar.
In Odisha, a youth named Chandiprasad Mohapatra was arrested for creating a fake Instagram ID to defame a student leader. The case highlights the growing issue of cyber defamation, where manipulated digital content is used to damage reputations. The accused allegedly acted out of personal enmity, leading to a cybercrime investigation and subsequent legal action under the IT Act.
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.
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