Housing Supply In Top Tier-2 Cities Declines 35% During Q1 2025; Which City Sees Biggest Fall?
Bhubaneshwar witnesses the highest decline at 72% to 772 units in Q1 2025, while Nashik sees the least decline at 2% to 2,466 units.
Odisha govt to ban non-veg food, liquor near Jagannath temple in Puri: Minister
BHUBANESHWAR, Jun 8 : The Odisha government will ban the sale of non-vegetarian food and liquor within a 2-km radius of the Jagannath temple in Puri, Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said on Sunday. Speaking to reporters, he said the decision is part of the state governments broader initiative to preserve the sanctity of the holy town. A complete ban on the sale of meat and liquor, including in bars, within a 2-km radius of the Jagannath temple will be enforced, [] The post Odisha govt to ban non-veg food, liquor near Jagannath temple in Puri: Minister appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IIT Bhubaneshwar Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 01 Posts
The Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneshwar (IIT Bhubaneshwar) has released a notification for the recruitment of 01 Senior Research Fellow post, and interested eligible candidates can apply online through the official IIT Bhubaneshwar website before the last date of 13-06-2025, with this article providing complete details including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application procedure, and direct links to the official notification and online application form.
IndiGo Introduces Direct Flights to Abu Dhabi from Bhubaneshwar and Visakhapatnam
The flights on BhubaneshwarAbu Dhabi routes will operate three times a week w.e.f. June 12, 2025, and between Visakhapatnam - Abu Dhabi four times a week starting June 13th, 2025.
Harit Yoga among 'signature events' to mark tenth anniversary of Yoga Day
Harit Yoga, integrating environmental sustainability with yoga, gains momentum as a signature event for the International Day of Yoga. Launched in Bhubaneshwar, the initiative promotes tree plantation drives, yoga retreats in nature, and clean-up initiatives.
UGC sets up panel to probe twin suicides
NEW DELHI: The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Friday set up a four-member fact finding committee to examine the two suicides which took place within four months at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneshwar. The panel will take steps to prevent recurrence of such incidents. It has been given a ten days to submit its report. An order issued by the UGC said, In view of the consecutive suicide incidents at KIIT, Bhubaneshwar on February 16, 2025, and May 1, 2025, the UGC as the regulatory body, has decided to constitute a fact-finding committee to examine the circumstances surrounding the incidents and ensure compliance with student welfare and safety regulations and further suggest measures to prevent such incidents.
Mortal remains of victims of Pahalgam terror attack return to their homes
The aftermath of the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 individuals, has brought immense sorrow to families and communities across India. As the mortal remains of the victims were flown back to their hometowns, the grief of the loss was felt across the nation. The journey of these fallen individuals, from the places of death to their final resting places, serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the tragedy that struck innocent lives. The mortal remains of Manish Ranjan, a section officer with the Intelligence Bureau (IB), reached Ranchi on Thursday morning. Ranjan, who had travelled to Kashmir with his family for a vacation, was tragically killed in the terror attack. He had been posted in Hyderabad and was on a much-needed break. Upon arrival at Ranchi Airport, the body was solemnly received by local leaders and officials, including Babulal Marandi, the BJP president of Jharkhand. From there, his remains were taken to Jhalda in West Bengals Purulia district, his native place, where his family awaited him for his final rites. Corporal Tage Hailyang, a member of the Indian Air Force from Arunachal Pradesh, also lost his life in the attack. Hailyang had been on vacation in Kashmir with his wife when he was killed. His mortal remains were flown back to Guwahati on a special flight in the early hours of Thursday. Assams Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah was present at the Air Force base to receive the body and pay tribute to the brave soldier. Hailyangs wife, who survived the attack,accompanied his remains. From Guwahati, his body was to be transported to his native village in Lower Subansiri district for the final rites, surrounded by loved ones and the local community. The father-son duo from Gujarat, Yatish Parmar and his son Smit, had travelled to Kashmir to attend the spiritual discourse of Morari Bapu. Their journey, meant to bring peace and insight, ended in a devastating tragedy. Their mortal remains were brought back to Ahmedabad from Mumbai, where they had been flown after the attack. Gujarats Health Minister Rushikesh Patel and Minister of State for Health Harsh Sanghavi were among those who paid floral tributes at the airport. From there, the bodies were transported to Bhavnagar for the last rites, where Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is expected to attend the funeral. Suresh Kalathiya, a victim from Surat, also suffered an immense loss. Kalathiya had gone to Pahalgam with his wife and two children for a holiday, but the terror attack turned their lives upside down. Kalathiya, who had recently moved to Mumbai for work, was among those killed while his family survived the brutal assault. His mortal remains were brought back to Surat from Mumbai on Wednesday night, where they were received by Union Minister CR Paatil and other local dignitaries. Kalathiyas family, including his wife and children, also returned to Surat with the body. His final rites are set to be held in Surat, where his community and loved ones will gather to pay their respects. From Pune, the remains of victims Santosh Jagdale and Kaustubh Ganbote, two tourists who had been holidaying in Kashmir with their families, were returned to their hometowns. The bodies of both men were flown back to Pune early on Thursday morning, where Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol was present to receive them at the airport. Jagdale, who ran an interior design business, and Ganbote, a farsan entrepreneur, had travelled to Kashmir to enjoy a rare vacation away from their busy lives. The families of both men were left reeling from the loss, their last rites were held at the Vaikunth Crematorium later that morning. Ganbote and Jagdale were close friends, and Jagdale often helped with the marketing of Ganbote's products. Prashant Satapathy, a victim from Odisha, also received a tribute from the states Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, who met the mortal remains at Bhubaneshwar Airport. The body was sent to Satapathys native village, where Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is expected to attend the funeral rites. The state leaders condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with the grieving families, emphasizing the need for strong action against the perpetrators. The government, political leaders, and citizens alike have come together to mourn the victims. The terror attack has left a deep scar, but the nations collective response serves as a reminder of the shared grief and determination to stand against terrorism.
DRDO successfully conducts release trials of glide bomb Gaurav
BHUBANESHWAR: India successfully conducted release trials of long range glide bomb (LRGB) 'Gaurav' from a fighter aircraft paving its early deployment for engagement of targets from outside the range of standard anti-aircraft defences. Defence sources said a series of tests of the LRGB was carried out from frontline aircraft Sukhoi-30MKI in last three days. The weapon was integrated to multiple stations in different warhead configurations, with land targets on the island. Developed by DRDO, Gaurav is among the newly developed precision guided bombs that has a range of 30 km to 150 km. The trials successfully demonstrated the glide bombs range close to 100 km with pinpoint accuracy, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in a statement. DRDO has developed two glide bombs - Gaurav and Gautham. While the winged version of LRGB Gaurav weighs around 1,000 kg, the non-winged Gautham weighs 550 kg. With a diameter of 0.6 mentre, both the bombs are four metre long and the wingspan of Gaurav is 3.4 metre. Designed by Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Research Centre Imarat and Integrated Test Range (ITR), the glide bombs use an inertial navigation system with satellite guidance and digital control for accuracy. Senior officials of DRDO and Indian Air Force (IAF) participated and reviewed these trials. The weapon system has been produced with the support of development cum production partners Adani Defence Systems and Technologies, Bharat Forge and various MSMEs. Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC) and Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance (DGAQA) contributed towards certification and quality assurance. The trials will pave the way towards induction of the weapon into the IAF, the MoD said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh complimented DRDO, IAF and industry for successful development trials of LRGB Gaurav. He said the development of the LRGBs will further enhance the capabilities of the armed forces.
Customs officials at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneshwar confiscated a variety of exotic wildlife, including king snakes, monitor lizards, and turtles, hidden in chocolate boxes. These animals were smuggled from Bangkok to Chennai. A tip-off led to the search and seizure. The species, intended for sale in Tamil Nadu, were handed over to the forest department.
Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department conducts roadshow in Bhubaneshwar
Odisha Governor Hari Babu highlights tourism opportunities and collaboration between the two States
India's first homegrown aerosol lidar to help IMD accurately predict weather, air pollution
BHUBANESHWAR: In a major technological breakthrough, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully developed India's first indigenous aerosol lidar, which will help in climate monitoring and significantly enhance air pollution detection. An aerosol lidar system uses light detection and ranging (lidar) to remotely sense and profile atmospheric aerosols, providing information on their concentration, distribution, and properties, crucial for studying their impact on climate and air quality. Developed by the Dehradun-based Instruments Research and Development Establishment (IRDE), a unit of DRDO, this aerosol lidar is the second of its kind in the world and a major import substitute, being cheaper and more compact. India, currently the third most polluted country in the world, has long needed advanced tools to monitor aerosols, air pollutants, and atmospheric changes. The new aerosol lidar will fill this crucial gap and allow the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) to analyse the vertical distribution of aerosols and clouds. Director general (electronics and communication systems) of DRDO Binay Kumar Das handed over the cutting-edge system to IMD director general Mrutyunjay Mohapatra on Wednesday, marking a significant step toward self-reliance in advanced environmental monitoring technologies. These lidars will help in weather monitoring, forecasting, atmospheric research, climate change assessments and pollution control mechanisms. The first lidar is being installed at IMD observatory, Ranichauri in Uttarakhand, said Mohapatra. The newly developed aerosol lidar is a combination of Mie, depolarisation and Raman channels with high energy fixed laser wavelength and large aperture receiver telescope, which is useful for vertical profiling of atmospheric parameters. Mie and Depolarisation channels can characterise the aerosols and clouds in terms of height of occurrence, shape and optical properties up to an altitude of 20 km, while Raman channel can provide the information on water vapour mixing ratio up to 5 km. The lidar system provides critical data on aerosol concentration at different altitudes, cloud properties and water vapor distribution that are crucial fo weather and rainfall predictions, besides the ice crystal cloud detection at high altitudes, which will help in lightning forecasting. Until now, India's air quality monitoring primarily relied on surface-level sensor and satellite-based observations. Though IMD has a sky radiometer network which provides the columnar load of aerosol, it lacked detailed vertical distribution data. This missing information had made it challenging to accurately estimate radiative forcing, a key component in climate change studies. With aerosol lidar, IMD will now have access to high-resolution, real-time vertical data. Its deployment will strengthen our position in atmospheric research and contribute to better environmental strategies. It will also eliminate India's reliance on expensive imported lidar technology, said Das. The aerosol lidar costs Rs 1.25 crore and weighs around 270 kg as compared to the 400-kg atmospheric lidar manufactured by Athens-based Raymetrics. The Greece lidar costs Rs 5.5 crore. IRDE director Ajay Kumar was present along with senior officers from IMD and the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
