19 August - Bhubaneswar became the capital of Odisha in 1949

 

On August 19, 1949, Bhubaneswar became the capital of Odisha, a state in eastern India. Prior to this, Cuttack had been the capital of Odisha. The decision to shift the capital to Bhubaneswar was made to facilitate better administration and development in the state. Bhubaneswar has since grown into a major center for education, technology, and culture in Odisha, playing a significant role in the state's growth and progress.