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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Odisha Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra prioritises deporting Bangladeshi infiltrators, addressing security threats. Amid misinformation, a survey is underway to identify them.
Certain Universities ask the colleges to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)/Agreement having terms and conditions against the provisions of the UGC Regulations.
Sudhakrishna Maiti, CFO of Odisha Television Ltd., was honoured among India's Top 100 CMAs by ICMAI during a Bhubaneswar event. This accolade highlights his strategic financial contributions. Maiti’s journey into finance began with the desire to make a tangible impact on how businesses grow, transform, and sustain.
Despite successful schemes like Subhadra Yojana, the Odisha BJP under Mohan Majhi faces grassroots challenges due to leadership gaps, impacting their governance publicisation efforts. BJP has fulfilled 11 of its 21 major electoral promises, yet the ruling party faces organisational challenges.
Unusual delay in forming the Puri Jagannath Temple's managing committee raises concerns ahead of the Rath Yatra. Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan assures uninterrupted operations. Some servitors question the effectiveness of temple management in the absence of a committee.
FIR filed against Bhubaneswar Mayor Sulochana Das by Anchalika Surakhya Mancha for alleged Bangladeshi favouritism, sparking protests over city security concerns. The Mayor's stance they claim might pose a serious threat to the city’s internal security and promote criminal activities.
Residents of Palasuni, Bhubaneswar, frustrated by delays, inaugurated a Rs 100 crore solid waste treatment plant themselves. Despite completion eight months ago, BMC's inaction led to this symbolic move. This inaction and apathetic attitude of the local authorities had provoked frustration among the residents.
IMD Bhubaneswar Director Manorama Mohanty clarified no cyclone threat in Odisha despite low pressure formation around May 27.
An orange warning for thunderstorm with lightning with gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph and heavy rainfall has been issued for 16 districts of the state in the next 24 hours.
The Minister also informed that the Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) along with his team has reviewed the overall restoration work of the Puri Jagannath Temple, including the status of Ratna Bhandar.
Odisha's Rural Development department mandates fixed office hours, requiring staff to work from 10 AM to 5:30 PM. Biometric attendance is now compulsory, enhancing transparency and efficiency.
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