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: Odisha gears up for major investment accumulation
Utkarsh Odisha conclave: Odisha gears up for major investment accumulation

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention recently came to an end and Odisha now gears up for the Utkarsh Odisha Make in Odisha Conclave 2025, aiming to attract significant investments. PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate, with focus on textiles, renewable energy, green hydrogen, and shipbuilding.

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to visit Odisha on January 17
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to visit Odisha on January 17

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to visit Odisha for two days (Jan 17-18), focusing on cultural heritage, skill development, and bilateral ties with India. Discussions with CM Mohan Majhi and visits to Sun Temple and a skill development centre highlight the agenda.

Minimum temp to rise in 48 hours, subsequently fall by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius in Odisha
Minimum temp to rise in 48 hours, subsequently fall by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius in Odisha: IMD

As per IMD, several parts of Odisha are currently experiencing cold conditions. The lowest minimum temperature of 10 degree C was recorded at Angul and Phulbani in Odisha in the past 24 hours.

IMD predicts dense fog in Assam, Mizoram and other parts till Jan 16
IMD predicts dense fog in Assam, Mizoram and other parts till Jan 16; check update for western disturbance

Dense fog conditions are very likely to continue to prevail during night/early morning hours in isolated pockets of Himachal Pradesh during 12th-15th;

Ambitious 'Tri-City' encompassing Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri soon
Ambitious 'Tri-City' encompassing Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri soon; no more unplanned projects in smart city

Odisha announces a 'Tri-City' plan for Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Puri, focusing on structured expansion and prohibiting unregulated activities. Housing Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra details the comprehensive Town Planning scheme.

Housing and Urban Development Minister
Odisha aims at urban development through Town Planning (TP) scheme in fixed-time frame

The project will see the establishment of additional town planning offices and an increase in human resources to support the fair and efficient execution of urbanisation across the state.

Traffic Congestion In Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar to get more ring roads, overbridges to beat traffic congestion: Urban Development Minister

Talking to reporters, the Minister stated that the Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi had already convened two meetings to rigorously discuss solutions such as constructing Ring Roads and overbridges at strategic points across the city

Odisha's rural healthcare services on the verge of collapse
Odisha's rural healthcare services on the verge of collapse; Malkangiri, Rayagada worst sufferers

In the Swabhiman Anchal of Chitrakonda, villagers from nine panchayats depend on the Janabai Primary Health Centre. The state of this lone medical facility is concerning, as villagers question whether their surroundings offer any hope for their ailments.

HMPV threat: Odisha health dept to hold crucial meeting
HMPV threat: Odisha health dept to hold crucial meeting on January 15 

The Odisha Health Department convenes a crucial meeting on January 15 to strategize against the HMPV threat, focusing on state-wide preparedness and awaiting central government guidelines.

Another bus mishap in Telangana
Another bus carrying Odia labourers meets with accident in Telangana

Initial reports attributed the accident to heavy fog conditions enveloping the highway. The bus was en route from Hyderabad to Malkangiri, with approximately 50 passengers on board. 

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Odisha govt sees bright prospects for investment in state and country

Odisha Deputy Chief Minister, KV Singh Deo, has expressed confidence in increasing investment traction, noting the significant platform that the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas conclave offered for showcasing opportunities. 

Cyclonic circulation to trigger thunderstorm, heavy rainfall in TN, Andhra
Cyclonic circulation to trigger thunderstorm, heavy rainfall in TN, Andhra; check forecast for Odisha

The IMD further informed that a fresh western disturbance is likely to affect northwest India from the night of  January 14, 2025. 

Subhadra Yojana
Subhadra Yojana: 8,000 beneficiaries re-enrolled after choosing opt-out option, 4th phase of first instalment soon

Over 8,000 beneficiaries re-enrolled in Subhadra Yojana after opting out. Odisha government introduces 'Opt-in' for re-enrollment. Urgent e-KYC completion advised for 200,000 pending applicants to ensure financial aid.

Excise dept busts racket involved in supplying illegal country-made liquor from Athagarh
Excise dept busts racket involved in supplying illegal country-made liquor from Athagarh to Bhubaneswar slums

Originating from the Athagarh Badamba region in Cuttack, the illegal country-made liquor was being widely distributed across various slum areas in Bhubaneswar, prompting a heightened response from the authorities.

Planetary Parade
Planetary Parade: A Celestial Spectacle for Stargazers in India and Odisha

It is a rare occurrence and previous planetary parades showed several key planets, such as Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, and Venus. In some cases, planets such as Neptune and Uranus are also visible through telescopes.

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