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 IMD has also predicted that Kalbaisakhi related rainfall is likely to return to Odisha from April 8, 2025. A yellow warning has also been issued for several districts of the state.
Addressing the media on Sunday, Mishra alleged that BJD president Naveen Patnaik has been kept under “house arrest,” not just now but even in the past.
Without naming anyone directly, Majhi’s statements appeared to target those perceived to be close to the power corridors of the ruling party, but who lack electoral legitimacy or political experience.
Acharya further revealed that discussions are underway within the party to identify who might be operating from behind the scenes and influencing critical decisions without the knowledge of the full leadership.
“Our party president has never discriminated on religious grounds. He has always promoted harmony and mutual respect among communities,” Singh noted
Samal highlighted that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP has not only transformed Indian politics but has also emerged as the largest political party in the world, dedicated to the service of the people.
A tourist bus with over 70 Bangladeshi nationals overturned at Uttara Chhak, Bhubaneswar, killing one and injuring more than 15. Rescue operations are ongoing.
Addressing the media in what is being seen as one of the most explosive statements from a sitting BJD MP, Debashish said, “Sasmit Patra is not the villain here. He does not take decisions; he merely follows instructions. The real power lies elsewhere — with the Chief Advisor.”
In a scathing statement to the media, Bahinipati claimed that the BJD is a divided house, where two distinct groups have emerged – one loyal to Biju Patnaik’s ideology and the other reportedly under the control of bureaucrat-turned-political strategist V. Karthikeyan Pandian.
Minister Krushna Chandra Patra questions BJD's future and Naveen Patnaik's leadership amid party turmoil, alleging V.K. Pandian plans to flee.
Tensions rise within BJD as MLA Ganeshwar Behera criticizes MP Sasmit Patra for backing the Waqf Bill. Behera demands an apology, citing party discord.
The BJD faces internal discord after MP Sasmit Patra's controversial vote on the Waqf Bill, contradicting the party's neutral stance. Senior leaders demand a probe.
The Odisha Government has introduced new rules for compassionate appointments, considering the date of death of government employees as the reference point. This move aims to resolve numerous pending cases in Supreme Court and Orissa High Court.
BJD's Prasanna Acharya reaffirms its secular stance post Naveen Niwas meet. Discussing Waqf Bill, BJD prioritises Odisha's interests over NDA or INDI alliances. Acharya indicated that the discussions at the meeting included organisational matters.
Minister Mukesh Mahaling criticises the previous BJD regime for undermining democracy. Previous (BJD-led) government had imposed ‘officer-raj’ on the State, he said. The Odisha Universities Amendment Bill 2024 passed after extensive debate, ensuring autonomy and cooperation.
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