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.

CUET UG 2025
CUET UG 2025 from May 13; NTA issues advance intimation of exam city allotted to candidates

The NTA on Wednesday released the advance intimation of examination city allotted to the candidate of the Common University Entrance Test.

National Skill Training Institutes
Cabinet approves National Scheme for ITI upgradation; ToT facilities in 5 NSTIs including Bhubaneswar

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.

Operation Sindoor
Operation Sindoor: Security tightened at Bhubaneswar Railway Station; RPF intensifies operation

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 dispels ‘his disappearance’ rumours
Union Minister Jual Oram dispels ‘his disappearance’ rumours

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.

Jagannath temples are all over the world, but lone Jagannath Dham is in Puri: BJP National VP Baijayant Panda
Jagannath temples are all over the world, but lone Jagannath Dham is in Puri: BJP National VP Baijayant Panda

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.

War Like Situation Between India And Pakistan
Bhubaneswar to witness civil defence mock drill on May 7; Fire Services DIG appeals for public cooperation

Civil defence mock drill will also be conducted in Bhubaneswar tomorrow, informed Inspector General (IG) of Fire Services, Uma Shankar Dash on Tuesday.

Digha Jagannath temple row: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee marginalising Puri Srimandir!
Digha Jagannath temple row: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee marginalising Puri Srimandir!

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.

Southwest monsoon advancement update
Monsoon likely to advance into South Andaman Sea, southeast BoB and Nicobar Islands around May 13

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.

Brown sugar seized in Bhubaneswar
Brown Sugar worth Rs 26 lakh seized in Bhubaneswar, 1 arrested from Bomikhal

During the raid, the STF also seized mobile phones and other incriminating evidence pointing to a broader nexus involved in the illegal drug trade.

Pahalgam Terror Attack
Heightened security at Bhubaneswar railway station after Pahalgam terror attack; flag march conducted

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.

Thunderstorm Alert For Odisha Districts
Odisha districts to experience thunderstorms, hot and humid conditions; mercury to rise, predicts IMD

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.

Rourkela Govt Hospital
Odisha government intensifies fire safety measures in hospitals

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 delay hampers mining in Odisha!
Environmental clearance delay hampers mining in Odisha!

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.

OSSC cancels April 27 exam, announces new date for Combined Recruitment Exam
OSSC cancels April 27 exam, announces new date for Combined Recruitment Exam

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.

Digha temple is not ‘Jagannath Dham’: Puri Gajapati Maharaja
Digha temple is not ‘Jagannath Dham’: Puri Gajapati Maharaja

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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