News from Bhubaneswar

Biswal concluded his post by stating, “This is the time to fight back against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and illegal infiltration, not to shield those undermining national security under the guise of human rights.”

The storm's impact was also felt in Boudh district, where large trees and even a mobile tower were brought down by the intense wind and rain.

Highlighting the strategic importance of Odisha's role in the event, Parida remarked that although Rajasthan is the host state, Odisha is expected to gain even greater visibility and mileage by serving as the theme state.

According to an official notification issued by the department, both officers have been placed under suspension with immediate effect and are to remain present at the office of the Khordha District Collector during the suspension period.

As per IMD, light to moderate rain and thunderstorm activities will continue in different parts of Odisha till May 10, 2025.

At a press briefing, Commissioner of Police S. Dev Datta Singh revealed that four people—two from Odisha, and one each from Bihar and Jharkhand—have been arrested for their role in the scam.

Odisha, has issued a clear statement denying the authenticity of this date. Officials from the council have categorically stated that no official date has been announced yet regarding the publication of the Plus Two examination results.

While speaking to media, the BJP MP from Puri Sambit Patra said, “I strongly object to one thing. There is only one Jagannath Dham in the world, and it is not possible to call any other place Jagannath Dham because there is no other place.”

This claim has not only triggered outrage among devotees and servitors in Puri but also sparked a larger debate about the sanctity and exclusivity of the rituals associated with the historic shrine.

 A candidate can apply for either verification of marks or re-evaluation or both as per the due procedure after obtaining a photocopy of the answer book. 

Family of Prisha Sah, a Nepali student at KIIT, arrives in Bhubaneswar after her tragic death. The family reported that their last conversation with their daughter was at 3.00 PM yesterday, during which she seemed fine. UGC forms a committee to investigate as NHRC issues notice.

Police in Bhubaneswar busted an illegal liquor unit camouflaged as a bottled water plant, arresting four. Liquor worth Rs 19 lakh seized. Country-made liquor was being packaged in 100 ML water bottles and a bottle containing 100 ML of the illegal liquor is sold at Rs 40 in the market.

The Odisha government has announced a brief reshuffle in the police cadre with significant appointments, including Susanta Kumar Nath as DG of Prisons. This was effected after the second major IPS reshuffle since the new government assumed office nearly ten months ago.

UGC has formed a fact-finding committee, led by Prof. Nageshwar Rao, to probe Nepali student suicides at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. The report is due in 10 days. The panel was constituted after a 20-year-old Nepalese girl student Prisha Sah of the KIIT was found hanging from the ceiling fan of her hostel room at around 8.10 PM yesterday.

Odisha's Deputy CM KV Singh Deo criticised the new Lord Jagannath temple in West Bengal, stressing Puri alone as Jagannath Dham. Pravati Parida warned against arrogance. Actions by Odisha government expected. The four Dhams in the country are also known as Char Dham.