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.
The Odisha government promotes 29 Odisha Administrative Services (OAS) officers to the rank of Special Secretary on an ad hoc basis, pending OPSC approval, marking a key administrative reshuffle across various state departments and agencies.
As per IMD, several parts of Odisha will experience thunderstorms with lightning while orange and yellow warnings for several districts have been issued.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda launched Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY at Cuttack's Bali Jatra Ground. Odisha targets 1.3 crore families with Rs 5 lakh annual health coverage per family, with an additional Rs 5 lakh allocated explicitly for women beneficiaries. The newly introduced Ayushman Bharat scheme replaces the previously operational BSKY in the State.
On the topic of internal party meetings held outside Sankha Bhawan, the official BJD headquarters in Bhubaneswar, Sahu defended his actions and those of fellow leaders by saying, “Meetings for tea or discussions do not require Sankha Bhawan as a venue
Addressing the media, Mallik stated, “Naveen Babu is coming forward in support of Pandian, but it is Pandian himself who must step ahead and give a clear explanation. He must clarify his position before the people and the party.”
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a 2% DA hike for state employees, effective January 2025. This move aids 8.5 lakh individuals amid rising costs.
Amid the political stir created by BJD MP Sasmit Patra’s controversial remarks on the Waqf Bill and the party leadership's subsequent show of support to VK Pandian, senior BJD leader Prafulla Mallik has given a strong reaction, dismissing all speculations and criticisms.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda will launch Ayushman Bharat in Odisha at Bali Yatra, Cuttack. CM Mohan Charan Majhi to attend. Scheme offers Rs 5 lakh insurance per family.
Sheikh Jamshed, a notorious brown sugar peddler, was injured in a police encounter in Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar. Rs 20 lakh worth of drugs seized.
In Bhubaneswar, a young woman Sneha Behera's murder case is resolved. Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datta Singh confirms her male friend, Chandan Parida, as the suspect. From tracking of mobile phone, the IIC could link the body found in Dhauli locality was of the missing woman.
Odisha government has conducted a significant reshuffle in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), with multiple officers appointed to key positions across various departments. Among the notable appointments is Aradhana Das as Joint Secretary to the Home Department.
Odisha's Directorate of Health bans injections at private pharmacies due to unlicensed practices, enforcing strict checks. Reports from various regions have noted incidents where untrained persons, lacking the necessary authorisation, have been administering injections in local chemist shops.
Students in CBSE schools face delays in NCERT textbooks for classes four, five, seven, and eight. Parents express frustration as teachers use old materials. Teachers are currently resorting to older syllabus materials and there is no confirmation on new book availability.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced plans to fill 12,000 police vacancies after discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. This drive aims to boost Odisha's law enforcement. The State is to constitute its own industrial security force soon.
Patnaik also slammed senior leader Prabhat Tripathy. “Prabhat Tripathy, ex-MLA was expelled from the BJD some years ago as he was inducted in chit fund case and spent some years in jail. I want to clarify again that he doesn’t belong to the party.”
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