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.

Congress MLA Santosh Singh Saluja
Naba Das was warned to stay away from coal block transportation prior to his murder: Congress MLA

The Congress MLA Santosh Singh Saluja, who happened to one of the close friends of late Naba Das, said that there was pressure on Naba Das to stay away from transportation from the coal block in Jharsuguda.

Illegal mining a curse for the country: Bihar Deputy CM
Illegal mining a curse for the country: Bihar Deputy CM at National Mines Ministers’ Conference in Odisha

In a bid to combat illicit mineral extraction and transportation, the Bihar government has introduced a reward system.

Odisha Maoist carrying Rs 1 crore bounty killed
Anti-Maoist Ops: Odisha Maoist carrying Rs 1 crore bounty killed; mighty blow to Naxalism, says Amit Shah

So far 16 bodies of naxals have been recovered. AK 47, SLR, INSAS and other automatic weapons have been recovered. Search operation is ongoing, informed IG Raipur Zone Amresh Mishra.

Republic Day Parade
Republic Day Parade 2025: Check tableaux theme, details about guests and marching contingents

A 160-member marching contingent and 190-member band contingent from Indonesia will take part in the Parade at Kartavya Path on January 26, 2025 along with the contingents of the Indian Armed Forces.

Anurag Thakur
Congress amended Constitution 75 times for political gain: BJP MP Anurag Thakur in Bhubaneswar

Senior BJP MP Anurag Thakur highlighted the party's alignment with Dr BR Ambedkar's ideologies, emphasizing the Modi government's efforts towards a Uniform Civil Code and commemorating 75 years of the Indian Constitution through 'Samvidhan Gaurav Abhiyan'.

Odisha ranks 5th in India with around 1,052 schools operating sans recognition
Odisha ranks 5th in India with around 1,052 schools operating sans recognition

Odisha ranks fifth in India with 1,052 unrecognised schools, mostly private, serving 91,895 students. Despite UDISE tracking, these lack State recognition. Sanjay Kumar urges action by March end. According to the Union Education Ministry’s report, Jharkhand leads with the most unrecognised schools at 5,879.

647 govt Babus availing PDS benefits in 3 blocks of Balasore, reveals e-KYC verification
647 govt Babus availing PDS benefits in 3 blocks of Balasore, reveals e-KYC verification

647 government employees in Balasore's 3 blocks misused PDS benefits, revealed by e-KYC verification. The scandal involves engineers, teachers, and GST officers among others, prompting calls for action. Food Supplies Minister Krushna Patra assured that stringent measures will be taken following verification of the e-KYC findings.

Former Odisha minister Naba Das’ murder was calculated conspiracy?
Former Odisha minister Naba Das’ murder was calculated conspiracy?

Nearly two years after former Odisha minister Naba Kishore Das's murder, allegations of a calculated conspiracy and manipulated investigations persist. Concerns over evidence handling, including the destruction of a blood-stained shirt and inconsistencies in witness testimony, fuel demands for a CBI probe.

NEP 2020: Odisha fixes age limit for admissions in class 1
NEP 2020: Odisha fixes age limit for admissions in class 1; primary schools to set up additional pre-school

In the latest notification issued on Monday, the School and Mass Education Department has clearly stated that the age of the child for admission in Class 1 shall be 6+ years as of 1st September of that academic year.

Entity Locker
NeGD develops Entity Locker; 10 GB of encrypted cloud storage for secure document management

Entity Locker is built on a robust technological framework that integrates with multiple government and regulatory systems

Youth Congress protests against ‘price rise, unemployment’ in Odisha
Youth Congress protests against ‘price rise, unemployment’ in Odisha

The Youth Congress protested in Bhubaneswar against rising prices and unemployment in Odisha, led by the party's national youth wing president Uday Bhanu Chib. Police intercepted the march towards the CM's residence at Lower PMG area. Congress has plans to intensify protests in the future.

RG Kar rape-murder case timeline
RG Kar rape-murder case timeline: From crime, nation-wide protests to accused Sanjay’s conviction

Sanjay Roy, convicted for the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata, was sentenced to life imprisonment. The case sparked nationwide protests and led to significant changes in hospital administration and healthcare professionals' safety measures.

IMD Issues Yellow Alert For Dense Fog
Cold conditions set to exit Odisha, expect warmer days after 48 hours: IMD

As per the latest forecast, there will be no change in the minimum temperature in Odisha in the next two days. However, the minimum temperature is likely to rise in the subsequent two to three days.

Induced cyclonic circulation, western disturbance to trigger rainfall; snowfall in some states
Induced cyclonic circulation, western disturbance to trigger rainfall; snowfall in some states: IMD

No significant change in the minimum temperatures is likely over Central India during the next 24 hours and gradual rise by 2-4°C during subsequent four days.

3 arrested over assault on journalist in Bhubaneswar
3 arrested over assault on journalist in Bhubaneswar

Three arrested for assaulting a journalist and a cameraman in Bhubaneswar's Mancheswar locality, highlighting risks faced by journalists in Odisha. The attackers allegedly attempted to strangle the journalist and inflicted potential life-threatening injuries, aiming strikes primarily at the head.

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