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.

Girl student dies after falling off Puri-Barbil Express train ‘while taking selfie’
Girl student dies after falling off Puri-Barbil Express train ‘while taking selfie’

As per initial reports, the girl student was travelling home with friends when the tragic accident occurred.

End of winter in January? Check IMD’s weather forecast
End of winter in January? Check IMD’s weather forecast

Official sources said that this was the highest January temperature recorded in the past 52 years. Not only in Odisha, spring is disappearing across India, sparking concern among the people.

BJD Leader Debashish Samantaray
Young leaders poised to drive BJD's future and nobody can stop them: MP Debashish Samantaray 

Commenting about one such gathering at his residence, Samantaray asserted, "It is the youth who will lead the party in the future."

Human trafficking: Commissionerate Police to bring Hansita, aide on remand
Human trafficking: Commissionerate Police to bring Hansita, aide on remand for further probe

In an exclusive interview, the Police Commissioner said that the remand is crucial to carry out further probe into the alleged human trafficking operation involving young women. 

BJP MP Pratap Sarangi
PM Modi to inaugurate Utkarsh Odisha conclave on Jan 28; New chapter of Make in Odisha on cards, says MP Pratap Sarangi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 on January 28 in Bhubaneswar, highlighting state development and investment opportunities under BJP leadership.

Police intensify crackdown on drug trafficking in Bhubaneswar
Police intensify crackdown on drug trafficking in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar Police intensify efforts against drug trafficking, seizing 42kg marijuana and 260g brown sugar, arresting nine in total. Commissioner Suresh Dev Datta Singh vows strict action against drug peddlers selling contraband items near educational institutions.

Police crackdown on loud horns, ‘road Romeos’ in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack
Police crackdown on loud horns, ‘road Romeos’ in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack

Twin City police in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack intensify campaign against noise pollution and traffic violations, seizing over 100 pressure horns and imposing fines to enhance road safety following the advice from the Supreme Court’s Committee on Road Safety. The drive will continue in the days ahead.

Heat is back in Odisha and how! Koraput breaks 52-year-old January record
Heat is back in Odisha and how! Koraput breaks 52-year-old January record

Odisha faces unprecedented January heat, with Koraput hitting a 52-year high of 33.2°C. Meteorologists attribute this to an anti-cyclonic system and predict further temperature rises.

Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy warns Opposition against unruly conduct in House
Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy warns Opposition against unruly conduct in House

Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy warns Opposition against unruly conduct in the upcoming session, emphasising constructive suggestions for State's progress. Opposition criticises the warning as an attempt to stifle democratic discourse.

Spiritual conclave ‘Manthan’ begins in Bhubaneswar; explores life’s queries
Spiritual conclave ‘Manthan’ begins in Bhubaneswar; explores life’s queries

The 'Manthan' spiritual conclave, Odisha's largest of its kind, began in Bhubaneswar, featuring Jaya Kishori, Akshat Gupta and several others. Organised by Prarthana Life, it explores life's profound questions through sessions on yoga, ethics, mental health, and ancient scriptures etc.

New Odisha BJP president to be named this month: Party's state in-charge Vijay Pal Singh Tomar
New Odisha BJP president to be named this month: Party's state in-charge Vijay Pal Singh Tomar

The BJP plans to announce a new Odisha state president by month-end, as stated by state in-charge Vijay Pal Singh Tomar. The decision follows a key meeting in Bhubaneswar focusing on aligning party activities with government initiatives.

Utkarsh Odisha Conclave: 100 ‘Fortune 500’ companies to participate
Utkarsh Odisha Conclave: 100 ‘Fortune 500’ companies to participate

Odisha to host Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha Conclave with 100 Fortune 500 companies participating. Focus on IT, renewable energy, textiles, chemicals, and food processing sectors. PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate and CM Mohan Majhi to lead.

Cases were vindictively framed by using BJD-led govt machinery: Akash Pathak
Cases were vindictively framed by using BJD-led govt machinery: Akash Pathak

Akash Pathak alleges false cases were framed against him and his father, former IFS officer Abhay Kant Pathak, by the previous BJD-led Odisha government for their association with Pradeep Panigrahi. They seek justice as courts acquit them in some cases.

NTA to conduct NCHMJEE 2025
NTA to conduct NCHMJEE 2025; Check exam date and last date to apply

For registration by the aspirants, the NTA has launched its online portal – https://exams.nta.ac.in/NCHM/.  One can also log in Council’s website www.nchm.gov.in for registration

Odisha Cabinet clears proposal to recruit 5,000 doctors; details here
Odisha Cabinet clears proposal to recruit 5,000 doctors; details here

The Odisha Cabinet approved a proposal to recruit 5,000 doctors and 124 dental doctors, aiming to enhance healthcare services. Amendments to the Odisha Medical & Health Services Rules, 2017, simplify recruitment and increase promotional avenues.

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