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.

IMD predicts heavy rainfall, snowfall in several parts due to western disturbance
IMD predicts heavy rainfall, snowfall in several parts due to western disturbance

Cold day to severe cold day conditions are very likely in some parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh on January 1; in isolated pockets of Uttar Pradesh on 2nd January.

Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati to take oath as Odisha Governor on Jan 3
Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati to visit Puri on Jan 2, take oath as Odisha Governor on Jan 3

Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati will arrive in Bhubaneswar to visit Puri and take oath as Odisha Governor on January 3, succeeding Raghubar Das.

Odisha BJP President Manmohan Samal
New Year, new challenges for BJP in Odisha: Focus is on state’s transformation, says Manmohan Samal

As New Year 2025 arrives, BJP in Odisha, led by Manmohan Samal, focuses on state transformation and political synergy. The party aims to implement its vision document for development.

'One Nation One Subscription' Phase-1 begins: Rs 6000 cr allocated, 1.8 cr students to benefit
'One Nation One Subscription' Phase-1 begins: Rs 6000 cr allocated, 1.8 cr students to benefit

This will provide access to over 13,000 journals for more than 6,300 government academic and R&D institutes including central and state-government universities and colleges.

Shocking crimes to fraudsters' new methods to dupe people
Shocking crimes to fraudsters' new methods to dupe people that remained in limelight in 2024 in Odisha

Amidst the number of crimes and series of burglary incidents, one incident that became the talk of the town was the brutal murder of an elderly man by his own son in Bhubaneswar.

Extended deadline brings limited relief to farmers battling registration issues
Extended deadline brings limited relief to farmers battling registration issues

Odisha extends deadline by 72 hours for farmers to report crop losses due to rains. Many face online registration challenges. The Co-operation Minister promises compensation. During the initial 72-hour window, around 2,37,000 registrations were processed. The deadline for registration will end soon.

Few hours to go as Odisha prepares for Zero Night celebrations
Few hours to go as Odisha prepares for Zero Night celebrations

As Odisha readies for Zero Night celebrations, places like Puri and Konark see crowds enjoying the year's last sunset. Excise Minister Harichandan enforces strict liquor controls. New Zealand and Australia have already ushered in the New Year with vibrant celebrations.

Real-life Bunty and Babli case: Police issue ultimatum to raid couple's office in Bhubaneswar over f
Real-life Bunty and Babli case: Police issue ultimatum to raid couple's office in Bhubaneswar over fraud case

Police plan to raid Hansita Abhilipsa and Anil Mohanty's office in Bhubaneswar over fraud. They posed as PK Mishra's relatives to cheat businessmen.

Odisha Sports Minister launches scathing attack on BJD over Kalinga Stadium incident
Odisha Sports Minister launches scathing attack on BJD over Kalinga Stadium incident

Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj criticised BJD over a government vehicle parked on Kalinga Stadium's athletics track, indirectly targeting VK Pandian. He dismissed BJD's outcry as baseless. The BJD leader was running helicopters on tracks at different stadiums during elections, the Minister alleged.

Odisha receives Rs 670 crore under PM-USHA; Rs 400 crore for 4 universities 
Odisha receives Rs 670 crore under PM-USHA; Rs 400 crore for 4 universities 

Odisha has been allocated Rs 670 crore under PM-USHA, with Rs 400 crore for four universities, enhancing educational infrastructure and promoting gender equality.

The story of Tigress Zeenat, tranquilized after keeping 3 states on toes for 21 days
NTCA issues show cause notice over shifting of tigress Zeenat to Alipore zoo in WB

The NTCA issued a show cause notice to West Bengal's Chief Wildlife Warden over the relocation of tigress Zeenat from Simlipal, Odisha, to Alipore Zoo. NTCA demands reasons for not returning her to Odisha.

Digital arrest case: 2 accused arrested from Tamil Nadu, Kerala for duping scientist from Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar scientist falls prey to digital arrest, looses Rs 1 crore; 2 arrested

Odisha Crime Branch nabbed Satish Kumar and Harish CM from Tamil Nadu and Kerala for extorting over Rs 1 crore from a Bhubaneswar scientist. The duo used a sophisticated scam involving fake calls from authorities like DHL and Mumbai Crime Branch to dupe the victim.

Ministry of Home Affairs
G20 Talent Visa: UGC, IITs and others to benefit as move aims collaboration with international scholars

The Ministry of Home Affairs introduces the G20 Talent Visa to boost collaborations with international scholars at UGC and IITs. This move aims to enhance academic excellence.

Odisha Government
8 senior IPS officers receive promotions from Odisha Government

Eight senior IPS officers in Odisha, including Yatindra Koyal and Prateek Mohanty, were promoted by the state government. The promotions take effect from January 1, 2025. This round of promotions reflects the ongoing commitment of the Odisha Government towards strengthening the leadership within the IPS cadre.

Cold Wave Conditions
Cyclonic circulation over Equatorial Indian Ocean, adjoining southwest BoB; check IMD’s forecast

Light, isolated to scattered rainfall is also likely over the plains of Northwest India from 4th to 6th January 2025.

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