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.

NEP SAARTHI
Student ambassador for academic reforms in transforming higher education in India; check UGC guidelines

The program is designed to empower students to take a leading role in spreading awareness about the National Education Policy (NEP) and encouraging their peers to participate in its implementation.

Archana Nag gets ‘show-cause’ notice from Odisha Bar Council
Archana Nag gets ‘show-cause’ notice from Odisha Bar Council

The Odisha Bar Council issued a show-cause notice to Archana Nag for failing to disclose active criminal cases in her lawyer license application, granted on May 10. Inconsistencies were found in her lawyer license application, the Bar Council said.

Committee on Public Undertakings Chairperson Baijayant Panda visits Bengaluru HAL; lauds scientists,
Committee on Public Undertakings Chairperson Baijayant Panda visits Bengaluru HAL; lauds scientists, engineers

Baijayant Panda, BJP National Vice-President and the Chairperson of the Committee on Public Undertakings, visited Bengaluru's HAL. He praised the indigenously developed Light Utility Helicopter and Tejas fighter jet innovations as steps towards an Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Compensatory afforestation scheme corruption worth Rs 80 lakh
Four forest department officials held for corruption to the tune of Rs 80 Lakh

Five forest officials, including Deputy Ranger Sairendri Bag, arrested for Rs 80 lakh embezzlement under compensatory afforestation scheme in Kalahandi. The Vigilance investigation exposed fund diversion to fake accounts.

PM Awas Yojana registration deadline in Odisha ends on May 15
PM Awas Yojana registration deadline in Odisha ends on May 15 

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana registration in Odisha concludes on May 15, urges Minister Rabi Naik. Eligible citizens should register promptly.

 Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination (CTSRE) 2024
OSSC recruitment: Date released for CTSRE 2024 prelims, check latest update

The CTSRE 2024 will be conducted in one sitting, the official OSSC notification read. The candidates have been advised to report at the respective centres by 8:30 am as the gates will be closed at 9:15 am.

Digha Jagannath temple row: ISKCON Mayapuri responds to Gajapati Maharaja’s letter
Digha Jagannath temple row: ISKCON Mayapuri responds to Gajapati Maharaja’s letter

ISKCON Mayapuri has clarified its limited role in the naming of Digha's Jagannath Temple. The West Bengal government named it 'Jagannath Dham'. Besides, Ramakrushna Das Mahapatra got the wooden Deities made in Puri and performed the Lordships' prana-pratistha ceremony at the Digha temple.

Thunderstorm Alert for Odisha
IMD predicts 40-50 kmph gusty winds, thunderstorm in several Odisha districts; heat wave to continue

The IMD has issued yellow warning for both hot and humid conditions as well as thunderstorm activities in different parts of Odisha.

CBSE Class 10 board exam results announced
CBSE Class 10 results: Girls outshine boys, overall pass percentage at 93.60

The overall pass percentage of girl students stands at 95 percent while 92.63 percent boys have passed the CBSE class 10 board examinations in 2025. The girl students have done well than their male counter parts by 2.37 percent.

ORERA
Good news for homebuyers as Odisha govt appoints new interim head of ORERA

Meanwhile, sources within the department have revealed that a selection committee has finalized names for permanent positions, and the proposal is awaiting clearance from the Chief Minister’s Office.

CBSE Class 12 Results Announced
CBSE Class 12 results: Odisha records 78.74 pass percentage, Bhubaneswar tops 

Among the top-performing regions, Bhubaneswar stood out with an impressive 83.64% pass rate, showcasing strong academic performance in the state capital.

Class 12 CBSE Results Announced
CBSE results 2025: Improvement scope in 1 subject for Class 12, 2 subjects for Class 10 students; supplementary exam in July

The CBSE had earlier announced that no merit list will be prepared to avoid unhealthy competition amongst the students. Also. the Board does not award first, second or third divisions to its students.

CBSE Class 12 Results Announced
CBSE Class 12 board exam results 2025: Vijaywada tops with 99.60 percentage, Bhubaneswar score at 83.64

The Central Board of Secondary Education announced the Class 12 exams results, with Vijaywada leading at 99.60% and Bhubaneswar at 84.64%. Overall pass rate is 88.39%.

Firing on Bouncer in Bhubaneswar
Firing at bouncer in Bhubaneswar: 13 arrests made by Commissionerate Police so far

The mastermind behind the attack, Dadhivaman Jena alias Dadhi, and his associate Krushnachandra Barik alias Kanha have been arrested by the Chandrasekharpur Police.

Thunderstorm Alert For Odisha
IMD issues yellow warning for thunderstorm, hot and humid conditions in Odisha

IMD issues a yellow warning for thunderstorms and hot, humid conditions in Odisha. Temperature may rise by 2-3°C next two days.

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