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.

India-England ODI at Barabati stadium: Odisha CM buys first ticket
India-England ODI at Barabati stadium: Odisha CM buys first ticket

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi buys first ticket for India-England ODI at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, scheduled to be held on February 9. OCA officials met the CM and also paid a visit to Jagannath temple in Puri to extend invitations to the Holy Trinity for the impending match.

IndiGo to operate Jharsuguda-Mumbai daily flights from March 1
IndiGo to operate Jharsuguda-Mumbai daily flights from March 1

The airline in a statement said that the new flight service will further strengthen inter-state connectivity. Apart from this, it will also promote increased trade and economic opportunities for both cities.

India’s first silicon carbide semiconductor facility in Bhubaneswar: Odisha approves incentive package
India’s first silicon carbide semiconductor facility in Bhubaneswar: Odisha approves incentive package for RIR 

The Odisha Cabinet approved a customized incentive package for RIR Power Electronics Limited to establish India's first Silicon Carbide semiconductor manufacturing facility in Bhubaneswar, with an investment of Rs 618.60 crore, expected to create 750 jobs.

OTV Cares initiative: Apply for free skill development training; last date February 25
OTV Cares initiative: Apply for free skill development training; last date February 25

OTV Cares, the CSR wing of Odisha Television Network, offers free skill development training for economically backward women in Odisha. Applications will accepted both online and offline and must be submitted on or before the stipulated date. Applications close on February 25.

Odisha Cabinet
Odisha cabinet: 6794 primary schools to be upgraded as  model schools under GMAPV

The Odisha Cabinet, led by CM Mohan Majhi, approved upgrading 6794 primary schools to model schools under the GMAPV scheme, aiming for inclusivity and quality education as per RTE Act 2009 and NEP 2020, with a budget of Rs 11,939.41 crore over five years.

Over 1 quintal ganja seized by STF, 3 accused from Kandhamal arrested
Ganja smuggling chain from Kandhamal to West Bengal via Khordha; STF eyes to bust network

The accused have been identified as Akshay Kumar Bindhani, Kukuna Behera and Bikram Kumar Behera. The STF team seized over 100 kg of ganja from their possession when they were transporting the contraband in a car.

EPFO
EPFO payroll data for November 2024 released; net member addition in top 5 states, UTs around 59.42 pc

EPFO's November 2024 payroll data shows a 9% increase in net member addition, with Maharashtra leading at 20.86%. Over 14.63 lakh members added, highlighting significant growth.

Surrender ration cards or face action, Odisha Minister
Surrender ration cards or face action: Odisha Minister to ineligible beneficiaries

The Minister today stated that the ineligible beneficiaries should surrender their cards voluntarily before corrective and stringent action is taken.

Former Odisha top cop’s book launches veiled attack on ‘Naveen Patnaik’!
Former Odisha top cop’s book launches veiled attack on ‘Naveen Patnaik’!

Former Odisha DGP Prakash Mishra's book 'Comedy in Khakee' humorously critiques a former CM, likely Naveen Patnaik, highlighting an incident in Hinjili Assembly constituency of Ganjam district where the CM was unprepared for public grievances.

Salary hike for cooks-cum-helpers of Mid-Day Meal scheme announced by Odisha Govt
Salary hike for cooks-cum-helpers of Mid-Day Meal scheme announced by Odisha Govt

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced a salary hike for around 1.12 lakh cooks-cum-helpers working under the PM Poshan yojana, increasing their monthly pay from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000, with an additional annual State expenditure of Rs 112.09 Crore.

Yellow warning issued for four districts of Odisha 
IMD issues yellow warning for dense to very dense fog in 4 Odisha districts

As per IMD, there will be no large change in minimum temperature (night temperature) for the next 24 hours and thereafter rise by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius during the subsequent four days over the districts of Odisha.

2 new foot-over-bridges in Bhubaneswar to ease traffic congestion
2 new foot-over-bridges in Bhubaneswar to ease traffic congestion

Two new foot-over-bridges in Bhubaneswar, at Palasuni and Nakhara, aim to ease traffic and enhance pedestrian safety by March 2025. The Capital Region Ring Road project, starting April 2025, will further streamline regional traffic.

Tata Power and OREDA Signs MoU
PM Surya Ghar Yojana: Tata Power, OREDA ink MoU to boost adoption in Odisha 

The partnership aims to expand Odisha’s renewable energy footprint by implementing the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana (PMSGY).

Crackdown on modified silencers in Bhubaneswar
No more fine, direct action! Commissionerate Police to take strict action against road romeos

Bhubaneswar Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Pinak Mishra announced plans for upcoming raids on workshops and retailers involved in selling prohibited silencers, to intensify efforts in tackling the problem.

NCERT Director Dinesh Prasad Saklani
Class 10, 12 board exams unchanged under New Education Policy: no room for confusion: NCERT

NCERT Director Dinesh Saklani confirms Class 10 and 12 board exams will continue unchanged under the New Education Policy, ensuring no confusion. A three-day National Workshop on NEP 2020 implementation in Odisha highlights curriculum reforms.

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