News from Bhubaneswar

BJP is preparing for a massive Yuva Samabesh in Jharsuguda, Odisha, on September 27, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to attend. Aimed at energising youth and boosting party outreach, the national-level event may feature a major announcement. State BJP chief Manmohan Samal informed that final details are expected soon, as preparations continue at a rapid pace.

Senior BJP leader Jayanarayan Mishra has accused BJD of intentionally stalling the Odisha Assembly, allegedly on the orders of a mysterious ‘super leader’. Suggesting that real control lies outside legislature, Mishra’s sharp remarks have stirred intense political debate. As blame games escalate, questions arise over legislative transparency and the growing influence of unelected figures in State politics.

In a major twist in the recovery of the body of missing taxi driver Bidyadhara Sahoo from Bhubaneswar’s Chandaka area, ongoing police investigations have revealed that he may have died by suicide while being held captive by ‘kidnappers’.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi interacted with citizens in Bhubaneshwar while returning from the ‘Namo Yuva Run’ on Sunday. The Chief Minister stopped at the Mayfair Square area in the city, where he mingled with locals, conversing with them and listening to their concerns.

Clearing the air surrounding speculations regarding a possible cabinet expansion in Odisha, BJP state president Manmohan Samal on Sunday clarified that there are no immediate plans for a ministerial reshuffle in the state. He made the announcement after visiting Maa Samaleswari temple in Sambalpur.

Odisha is set to get a new greenfield deep-sea port at Bahuda in Ganjam district, with an estimated investment of Rs 21,500 crore.

Months after pausing work on the Bhubaneswar Metro project to revise its master plan, the Odisha government has now reportedly asked the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) to provide a list of employees whose services may no longer be required. This latest development has raised concerns about the future of the metro project.

The last solar eclipse of 2025, a partial one, will occur on September 21, a day before the September equinox. This eclipse will not be visible in India, but parts of the Southern Hemisphere, including Antarctica, southern New Zealand, and several Pacific islands, will witness the event.

Odisha has strengthened its medical education sector with the establishment of new colleges and the appointment of additional faculty members across the state.

The Odisha government has taken a significant decision to construct a new Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, aiming to overcome the longstanding challenges of space crunch and parking problems at the existing facility.

Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Women & Child Development Minister Pravati Parida informed the Assembly on Saturday that nearly 3,99,352 lakh beneficiaries were left out from receiving the third installment of the Subhadra Yojana.

In a significant step to address the ever-growing traffic pressure between the Twin Cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, the Odisha government has given the green signal for the construction of a second bridge at Trisulia. The project, aimed at easing congestion and improving connectivity, will be executed at an estimated cost of Rs 297 crore.

The Odisha Assembly proceedings were washed out on Saturday, the third day of the monsoon session, amid opposition BJD's protest over the fertilizer crisis during the ongoing kharif season in the state.

Durga Puja celebrations in Odisha may be affected this year as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall across the state in the coming days. 

In a major boost to India’s maritime ambitions, the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) and Odisha Maritime Board (OMB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a large-scale shipbuilding cluster in Odisha.