News from Bhubaneswar

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.

Utkarsh Odisha Conclave
Subhadra Yojana: IIM Sambalpur inks MoU with World Skill Centre to empower Odisha women through skill training

Odisha launched a transformative initiative for women empowerment through skill training, partnering IIM Sambalpur and the World Skill Centre. Subhadra Yojana targets over 10 million women with Rs 50,000 aid over five years.

Madhusudan Padhi takes charge as State Election Commissioner
Madhusudan Padhi takes charge as State Election Commissioner; a peek into his illustrious career

Madhusudan Padhi assumed office as the State Election Commissioner in Bhubaneswar, succeeding Aditya Prasad Padhi. He aims to ensure smooth municipal and panchayat elections while leveraging his extensive administrative experience.

Birth of chimpanzee at Nandankanan Zoo; total population reaches 8
Birth of chimpanzee at Nandankanan Zoo; total population reaches 8

A female chimpanzee, Durga, delivered a baby at Nandankanan Zoo on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, raising the total chimpanzee population to eight. Both are under round-the-clock monitoring. The mother chimpanzee was sired by her male partner Julu.

Income Tax payers to return Ration Card; Odisha Minister clarifies stance
Income Tax payers to return Ration Card; Odisha Minister clarifies stance

Odisha's Food Supplies Minister Krushna Chandra Patra clarified the State's Ration Card policy, requiring Income Tax payers to relinquish cards. Non-compliance may lead to legal action. The e-KYC deadline has been extended till February 15.

Politics intensifies over ‘Bikashita Gaon Bikashita Odisha’ guidelines
Politics intensifies over ‘Bikashita Gaon Bikashita Odisha’ guidelines

Political tension rises in Odisha as the State's ‘Bikashita Gaon Bikashita Odisha’ initiative sparks debate. While BJD criticises it as a rebranding effort, Congress likens BJP's strategies to the previous government. Ruling BJP counters with claims of progress.

Vigilance raids ITDA Project Administrator's properties across Odisha
Vigilance raids ITDA Project Administrator's properties across Odisha

Vigilance officials raided properties linked to Bishwadarshi Sahu, ITDA Project Administrator, across Odisha over allegations of disproportionate assets and corruption.

Taking serious note of mosquito menace in Bhubaneswar: Odisha Minister
Taking serious note of mosquito menace in Bhubaneswar: Odisha Minister

Odisha Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra announces four new fogging machines and increased manpower to tackle Bhubaneswar's mosquito menace, aiming to curb diseases like dengue and malaria.

PM Surya Ghar Yojana
Invest Rs 60k for zero electricity bill; Centre, Odisha govt giving subsidy for this scheme

Residents can apply for this subsidy through a straightforward online application or approach designated local authorities for assistance. 

Utkarsh Odisha Conclave In Bhubaneswar
Odisha announces exclusive industrial park and special cell for women entrepreneurs 

Apart from this, a dedicated cell for women entrepreneurs will also come up at IPCOL Bhubaneswar, announced CM Mohan Majhi today.

Utkarsh Odisha Conclave Day 2
Day 2 of Utkarsh Odisha conclave: 30 new MoUs with Rs 3 lakh crore investment proposals to be signed

On Day 2 of Utkarsh Odisha conclave, 30 MoUs worth Rs 3 lakh crore to be signed, boosting state's economy. Chief Minister to officiate, with key sectors like energy and tourism highlighted.

Indian economy
India’s digital economy to contribute one-fifth of national income by 2029-30

India’s digital economy is expected to grow almost twice as fast as the overall economy, contributing to nearly one-fifth of national income by 2029-30. 

Dismissed IAS officer in Odisha convicted 11th time in corruption case
Dismissed IAS officer in Odisha convicted 11th time in ORHDC corruption case

Vinod Kumar, former MD of ORHDC, convicted for the 11th time in a corruption case by Bhubaneswar Vigilance Court, sentenced to 3 years jail and fined Rs 50,000 for misappropriating funds. He was previously dismissed from his job following convictions.

Utkarsh Odisha Conclave: 'Things are progressing fast in Odisha'
Utkarsh Odisha Conclave: 'Things are progressing fast in Odisha'

At the ongoing Utkarsh Odisha:Make-in-Odisha Conclave 2025 in Bhubaneswar, industry leaders like Vinod Baid and Debesh Jain announced significant investments in renewable energy, infrastructure, and IT, highlighting Odisha's growth potential.

Utkarsh Odisha Conclave: Avaada Group to invest Rs 20,000 Crore
Utkarsh Odisha Conclave: Avaada Group to invest Rs 20,000 Crore

Avaada Group announces a Rs 20,000 crore investment in Odisha's renewable energy sector, focusing on green hydrogen and ammonia production. The initiative includes projects in Gopalpur and Paradip, promising significant economic and environmental benefits.

Nights to be 2 to 4 degrees warmer in Odisha during weekend
Nights to be 2 to 4 degrees warmer in Odisha during weekend: IMD

As per the IMD, shallow to moderate fog is likely to occur in several pockets of Odisha in the next two days. A yellow warning for dense fog has also been issued for some districts.

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