News from Bhubaneswar

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.

Parcel bomb case
Patnagarh parcel bomb case: How a mysterious letter and forensic clues unmasked Punjilal Meher

Despite the absence of surveillance footage, witnesses, or obvious motives at first glance, the Crime Branch, under the leadership of then-IG Arun Bothra, pieced together the case using forensic evidence and a peculiar piece of anonymous correspondence.

Monsoon touches Odisha
Monsoon touches southern Odisha ahead of its schedule: IMD

Earlier, the southwest monsoon had also made its onset over Kerala almost eight days ahead of the normal date of June 1.

CHSE Odisha Plus 2 Instant Exam
CHSE instant exam 2025: Online applications begin, check timeline, fees and other details

CHSE announces instant exam for class 12 with online applications starting May 28, ending June 2. Key details include fee structure and eligibility.

Biogas plant in Bhubaneswar
BMC proposes biogas plant at Unit-I Market in Bhubaneswar for sustainable waste management

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation plans to set up a biogas plant at Unit-I Market. Designed to process three tonnes of organic waste daily, it aims to generate electricity for the grid.

5 Covid cases reported in Odisha
Odisha reports 5 more Covid-19 cases; 4 from Bhubaneswar and 1 from Khordha

Among the five cases, four are male and one is female. Health authorities have initiated contact tracing and containment measures in the affected areas.

Odisha Secretariat JEA
Odisha govt revises vehicle hiring rates, ministers to get Rs 50,400 per month

Odisha updates private vehicle hire charges, effective May 27, 2025. Finance Department raises rates for Apex Scale Officers, Blocks, and Collectors. Bus rates depend on seating capacity.

Well marked low pressure area forms over Bay of Bengal, to intensify into depression in 24 hours
Well marked low pressure area forms over Bay of Bengal, to intensify into depression in 24 hours

The Bay of Bengal's low pressure has intensified and is expected to cause heavy rainfall in Odisha. Monsoon will reach Odisha soon.

Odisha Minister urges eligible beneficiaries to register for PMAY by May 31
Odisha Minister urges eligible beneficiaries to register for PMAY by May 31

Odisha's Panchayati Raj Minister, Rabi Narayan Naik, announced May 31 as the last date to apply for PMAY. Around 36.81 lakh applications received; post-deadline survey planned.

India initiates process to develop E-Hansa next-generation two-seater electric trainer aircraft
India initiates process to develop E-Hansa next-generation two-seater electric trainer aircraft

E-Hansa is positioned as an economical and eco-friendly training aircraft tailored for pilot instruction. With an estimated cost of around Rs 2 crore, it offers a significant price advantage—approximately half the cost of equivalent imported electric trainers, making it a highly competitive alternative.

ITR Filing Date Extended
CBDT extends ITR filing deadline to September 15 amid major reforms in income tax return system

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) extends the ITR filing deadline to September 15, 2025, for AY 2025–26. This move aims to aid transition to revised tax return forms and ensure accurate reporting.

Odisha to receive above normal rainfall in 2025
Odisha to receive above normal rainfall in 2025: IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohanty

During June to September 2025, normal to above normal rainfall is very likely over most parts of the country except some areas of Northwest and East India and many areas of Northeast India where below normal rainfall is very likely.

Heavy Rainfall Alert For Odisha
Low pressure to trigger heavy rainfall in Odisha; check IMD’s district-wise warnings till June 1

A low pressure over Bay of Bengal is set to cause heavy rainfall in Odisha, says IMD. Orange and yellow warnings issued for various districts till June 1.

Monsoon Advancement
Conditions favourable for monsoon advancement in several states including Odisha in 2 to 3 days: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday informed that the conditions are favourable for further advance of the southwest monsoon into the remaining parts of the central Arabian Sea, some more parts of Maharashtra and the remaining parts of Karnataka.

Low pressure forms
Low pressure forms, to become more marked; Odisha SRC issues advisory for collectors

Following the formation of the low pressure area, the office of the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) shot off a letter to all district Collectors issuing an advisory.

Polasara NAC
Process begins to upgrade Polasara NAC to Municipality; check latest notification

This move is seen as a significant development for the rapidly growing town of Polasara, which has witnessed steady urbanization and infrastructural growth over the past few years. 

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