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.

‘Sadhus’ detained after locals question their identity in Bhubaneswar
‘Sadhus’ detained after locals question their identity in Bhubaneswar; verification on, says cop

On getting information, a team of police officials reached the spot and brought the group to the police station for verification. However, the Sadhus claimed that they hail from Rajasthan and were on their way to Puri

Yearender 2024: A year in Odisha politics that witnessed demolition of 24-year-old citadel of BJD
Yearender 2024: A year in Odisha politics that witnessed demolition of 24-year-old citadel of BJD

In 2024, Odisha's political landscape shifted dramatically as BJP ended the BJD's 24-year rule. Mohan Charan Majhi became the state's first BJP Chief Minister.

BJD foundation day scuffle: Party on verge of disintegration!
BJD foundation day scuffle: Party on verge of disintegration!

A public scuffle on BJD's foundation day at Sankha Bhawan highlighted internal party discord, with Ipsita Sahoo and Pushpanjali Rana at the centre. This incident adds to factionalism concerns in Naveen Patnaik’s Ganjam stronghold. Political analysts suggested that disenchanted leaders within the BJD are increasingly gravitating towards the BJP.

VK Pandian denounces fake 'X' accounts in his name
VK Pandian denounces fake 'X' accounts in his name

VK Pandian affirms that any accounts claiming to be belonging to him on the X platform are fake. The former IAS officer further claims that his identity and photos are being exploited for political manoeuvrings. RTI activist Pradip Pradhan questions his delayed response.

IMD Forecast
IMD’s weather forecast for New Year on January 1

As per the IMD forecast, a yellow warning for dense fog has also been issued for several districts for the next 24 hours.

House burgled in Bhubaneswar, jewellery worth Rs 20 L stolen 
House burgled in Bhubaneswar, jewellery worth Rs 20 L stolen 

Thieves burgled a house in Gangotri Nagar, Bhubaneswar, stealing jewellery worth over Rs 20 lakh. The incident occurred last night under Dhauli Police's jurisdiction while residents were asleep.

Vigilance arrests Koraput ARI
DA case: Vigilance arrests Koraput ARI after detecting 17 plots and Rs 84 lakh bank deposits

Vigilance officials arrested Surendra Kumar Tanti in Koraput for amassing 17 plots, Rs 84 lakh deposits beyond known income. The operation, part of Odisha's anti-corruption efforts, uncovered unexplained luxury items.

IMD’s latest updates on induced cyclonic circulation, anti-cyclone and thunderstorm
IMD’s latest updates on induced cyclonic circulation, anti-cyclone and thunderstorm

As per the IMD, an induced cyclonic circulation over southwest Rajasthan and a trough runs from north Pakistan to east-central Arabian Sea across induced cyclonic circulation in lower tropospheric levels.

Naveen Patnaik
Will the BJD crumble in Odisha and Naveen Patnaik be left alone?

The BJD is witnessing an unsettling fragmentation of its political landscape in several regions such as Paradip, Jatani in Khordha, Simulia in Balasore, and Korei in Jajpur.

Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra
Over 40 lakh ghost ration card holders found in Odisha so far: Minister

Odisha's Minister Krushna Chandra Patra revealed over 40 lakh ghost ration card holders detected via Aadhaar-based eKYC, aiming for transparency in the food security scheme.

Mukhyamantri Medhabi Chhatra Protsahan yojana
Odisha DHE releases revised guidelines for scholarship under Mukhyamantri Medhabi Chhatra Protsahan yojana

The Higher Education Department has also directed all state/central universities and colleges offering Odia courses at UG and PG levels to provide course details and AISHE code for registration on the Odisha State Scholarship portal.

RBI
Ethical use of AI in financial sector: RBI sets up Committee, Prof  Pushpak Bhattacharyya appointed chairperson

The Committee has been constituted as part of the statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released along with the Monetary Policy Statement dated December 6, 2024.

IMD predicts severe cold day and ground frost conditions
IMD predicts severe cold day and ground frost conditions in several parts of India

Under the influence of easterly wave, isolated to scattered rainfall is likely over extreme South Peninsular India during some days of the week.

BJD spokeswoman ‘slapped’ during foundation day event in Bhubaneswar
BJD spokeswoman ‘slapped’ during foundation day event in Bhubaneswar

Internal strife at BJD's Sankha Bhavan in Bhubaneswar saw youth leader Ipsita Sahoo reportedly slapped by a Puri worker during the foundation day celebrations, over seating arrangements. Recently, there was another altercation between senior leader Shreemayee Mishra and Begunia MLA of the party.

What Naveen Patnaik said about his successor in BJD
What Naveen Patnaik said about his successor in BJD

Naveen Patnaik, BJD Supremo, addressed succession queries on BJD's foundation day.

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