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.
The NTA on Wednesday released the advance intimation of examination city allotted to the candidate of the Common University Entrance Test.
The scheme will adopt an industry-led Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) model for an outcome-driven implementation strategy, making it distinct from previous efforts to improve the ITI ecosystem.
Odisha’s Bhubaneswar Railway Station has come under a high-security blanket as part of the intensified vigilance efforts ahead of the special civil defence mock drill to be conducted on Wednesday.
Union Minister Jual Oram refutes rumours of his ill health and disappearance, confirming his commitment to duties via social media platform X. Earlier, reports in national and regional media suggested that Oram had gone missing while travelling from Delhi to Jabalpur.
BJP's Baijayant Panda criticises West Bengal CM over the naming of a local temple as 'Jagannath Dham', asserting Puri as the sole holder of this title. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has voiced again in support of the naming, stirring debate and criticism.
Civil defence mock drill will also be conducted in Bhubaneswar tomorrow, informed Inspector General (IG) of Fire Services, Uma Shankar Dash on Tuesday.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee defended naming Digha Jagannath temple as a 'Dham'. Balasore MP Pratap Sarangi has noted her remarks. There is only one Dham of Lord Jagannath, and that is in Puri, said Jyotirmath Shankaracharya Abhimukteshwarananda Saraswati.
The IMD forecasts the southwest monsoon's onset over the South Andaman Sea, Southeast Bay of Bengal, and Nicobar Islands by May 13, 2025. This marks the monsoon season's start, crucial for India's agriculture.
During the raid, the STF also seized mobile phones and other incriminating evidence pointing to a broader nexus involved in the illegal drug trade.
Following the Pahalgam terror attack, Bhubaneswar railway station saw heightened security with RPF conducting drills and a flag march. Surveillance has been intensified to ensure passenger safety.
Apart from this, the IMD has also issued a yellow warning for thunderstorm activities as well as hot and humid conditions in different pockets of the state.
Secretary Ms. Aswathy S. led a meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan to enhance fire safety in Odisha's government hospitals, focusing on critical zones like OTs and ICUs. Rs 300 crore is allocated for these improvements.
Environmental clearance delays are significantly obstructing mining activities in Odisha, with only 24 of 44 auctioned mines operational—raising alarms over revenue loss, tribal welfare, and the State’s mineral-driven development prospects.
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has cancelled the April 27 Combined Recruitment Exam after acknowledging a major syllabus error and announced that the re-examination, including for SI posts, will now be held on July 6 this year.
The Gajapati Maharaja of Puri clarified that the Digha temple cannot be called ‘Jagannath Dham’, emphasising that only the Puri Srimandir holds this sacred title. He also reaffirmed scriptural traditions regarding Lord Jagannath’s idol construction and Bhog offerings.
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