News from Bhubaneswar

Odisha Health Department has formed a task force, led by the Health Secretary, to create a Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) registry in the State. The team includes Dr. Nilakantha Mishra and officials from various key departments, focusing on mapping high-risk zones, analysing causes, and improving healthcare outcomes.

Odisha's Public Health Director, Dr. Nilakantha Mishra, stated that the state will follow Central government guidelines on Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as no cases have been reported locally yet, though other states like Maharashtra and Gujarat are affected.

As per the IMD’s forecast, the mercury is likely to hover between 30 and 33 degrees in the twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar throughout this week. 

As many as 3,93, 619 students will appear in the annual Plus 2 examination in Arts, Science and Commerce streams. The Plus 2 examinations are set to take place in 1,276 centres across the state.

The Odisha government, on World Cancer Day, announced a state-wide cancer registry initiative including hospital and population-based data collection for comprehensive insights. Enhanced super speciality facilities are set up in 11 government hospitals, with a focus on oral, breast, and cervical cancers.

In a tweet, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) informed that the house rent allowance of Fire Services personnel has been accorded for the welfare of the fire fighters who provide prompt services to the people in difficult situations.

The Odisha government enforced the Apartment Ownership and Management Act, 2023, facilitating sale and registration of pre-RERA apartments. The move aims to resolve ambiguities in property registrations under RERA and OAOM laws.

Ahead of Bhubaneswar's Khandagiri Jatra, BJP MLA Babu Singh leads 'Thenga Vahini' to prevent vulgar performances and uphold cultural values. The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has also issued advisories for a dignified performance of Jatra.

Dense fog is expected to blanket parts of Odisha over the next 72 hours, with the India Meteorological Department regional centre issuing a Yellow Warning for several districts. Fog will likely disrupt visibility, especially in early morning hours, across various regions.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi addressed public grievances outside the official cell, ensuring swift resolutions. He arranged urgent medical care for 12-year-old Alok Kalse from Saintala and promised quick action on pending pension cases.

Political debates surge in Odisha over its share in the Union Budget 2025. While BJP highlights increased allocations, including Rs 64,408 Cr tax devolution and Jal Jeevan Mission funding, BJD and Congress claim the State was sidelined for BJP's political interests in Bihar.

An auto-rickshaw driver, Mitu Das, was critically injured in a knife attack by three miscreants in Bharatpur locality of Bhubaneswar. The incident spurred protests by the Smart City Auto-Rickshaw Drivers' Association near Kalinga Studio Square.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled a revamped version of 'Madhu Barnabodha', honouring poet Madhusudan Rao on his birth anniversary. A digital edition was also launched. The poet was a guardian of Odia Asmita, the CM said.

This time, several prominent leaders of BJD including Sanjay Das Burma, Sambit Routray, Atanu Sabyasachi, and Prabhat Tripathy were spotted together. While their discussions remain undisclosed, the coming together of these key political figures has drawn attention.

As per IMD, another Western Disturbance is seen as a cyclonic circulation over South Iran and the neighbourhood. Scattered to widespread light to moderate rainfall/snowfall is likely over the Western Himalayan Region on February 4 and February 5.