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.

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: SOG, SPG perform mock drill amid potential threats 
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: SOG, SPG perform mock drill amid potential threats 

Bhubaneswar is hosting the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas with President Murmu, PM Modi, and S Jaishankar. Security tightens due to Khalistani threats.

Northwest India to experience rainfall from Jan 10
Northwest India to experience rainfall from Jan 10; minimum temp to rise in Odisha

Cold day conditions are very likely in some parts of Himachal Pradesh on 6th & 7th; in isolated pockets of West Uttar Pradesh on 4th and Bihar on 4th & 5th January.

IAS Manoj Sahoo
IAS Manoj Sahoo new Private Secretary to Odisha CM 

Senior IAS officer Manoj Kumar Sahoo appointed as Private Secretary to Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, replacing Arindam Dakua.

PM Narendra Modi
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: PM Modi to visit Odisha on Jan 8, attend the mega event on Jan 9

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reach Bhubaneswar on Jan 8 for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. He will stay at Raj Bhavan, attending the event on Jan 9 at Janata Maidan.

Odisha CM criticises previous government over ‘failed agricultural missions’
Odisha CM criticises previous government over ‘failed agricultural missions’

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi criticised the BJD-led government, citing failed agricultural missions like the Potato Mission at Krushi Odisha 2025 in Bhubaneswar. Highlighting the ineffectiveness of certain initiatives, the CM pointed to the ‘Potato Mission’, which, he argued, failed to deliver any real benefits to farmers.

Odisha Cabinet approves hike in rooftop solar subsidies
Odisha Cabinet approves hike in rooftop solar subsidies

Odisha Cabinet approves additional Rs 25,000 subsidy under Pradhan Mantri Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana to boost rooftop solar adoption, aiming for 3 lakh installations by 2027. This is in addition to the Rs 30,000 subsidy now being provided by the Central government for solar installations in different households.

Tarang's OTT series on Odisha chit fund scam garners viewer acclaim
Tarang's OTT series on Odisha chit fund scam garners viewer acclaim

Tarang Plus's 'Cheat Fund' series explores Odisha's Rs 500 crore chit fund scam, highlighting political ties and affected families. This gripping series reveals how unsuspecting families were led astray by false promises, eventually losing their life savings to unscrupulous companies.

Know Odia woman and country’s first female ADC Manisha Padhi in Odisha Governor’s swearing-in ceremo
Know Odia woman and country’s first female ADC Manisha Padhi in Odisha Governor’s swearing-in ceremony

Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi, an Odia woman and the country's first female ADC, accompanies new Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati. A proud moment for Indian military gender progress. Ms. Padhi follows in the footsteps of her father, Manoranjan Padhi, a retired officer from the IAF.

BJD to stage protest in Odisha against ‘price hike’
BJD to stage protest in Odisha against ‘price hike’

The BJD will launch a protest in Odisha on January 6 against essential commodity price hikes. Sanjay Das Burma highlights the rural impact. The BJD warned that the protest will intensify if appropriate measures are not taken by the Government soon. Food Supplies Minister Krushna Chandra Patra defends BJP-led policies.

Khalistani terrorist Pannun threatens to disrupt Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025 in Bhubaneswar
Khalistani terrorist Pannun threatens to disrupt Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025 in Bhubaneswar

Terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun threatens Pravasi Bharatiya Divas-2025 in Bhubaneswar via mail to journalist Akshay Sahoo. Stay tuned for updates.

BJP, BJD & Congress in Odisha may get new chiefs this year
BJP, BJD & Congress in Odisha may get new chiefs this year

Odisha's political landscape may shift as BJP, BJD, and Congress consider new state leaders. Speculation surrounds BJP's choice, with Manmohan Samal as a contender. BJD navigates internal challenges under Naveen Patnaik while Congress seeks fresh leadership.

Elephant menace leaves farmers to burn midnight oil in Odisha
Elephant menace leaves farmers to burn midnight oil in Odisha

Elephants are ravaging crops across Odisha, forcing farmers to guard fields at night. Efforts by Forest Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia include afforestation to curb attacks. These pachyderms are causing significant damage to paddy fields primed for harvesting.

Hari Babu Kambhampati to be sworn-in as new Governor of Odisha tomorrow
Hari Babu Kambhampati to be sworn-in as new Governor of Odisha tomorrow

Hari Babu Kambhampati to be sworn in as Odisha's Governor on January 3, 2025. He arrived in Bhubaneswar and visited Jagannath temple in Puri. Swearing-in at Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar tomorrow. He was appointed following the resignation of former Governor Raghubar Das.

‘Real-life Bunty-Babli’: Odisha Police to bring accused couple on remand in fraud case
‘Real-life Bunty-Babli’: Odisha Police to bring accused couple on remand in fraud case

Commissionerate Police-Bhubaneswar seeks court approval for remanding Hansita Abhilipsa and Anil Kumar Mohanty in a fraud case involving impersonation as the relatives of Prime Minister's Principal Secretary P.K Mishra. Infocity Police lead the investigation.

Odisha prepares to showcase its heritage at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar
Odisha prepares to showcase its heritage at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar

Odisha gears up for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar from January 8-10, spotlighting its heritage. Key figures like Prime Minister Modi and S. Jaishankar to attend.

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