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.

Part-plot sale likely from January: Odisha Revenue Minister
Part-plot sale likely from January: Odisha Revenue Minister

Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari announced potential solutions for real estate issues with a December 31 meeting, possibly leading to part plot sales from January.

Odisha Congress likely to get new chief in 2025 beginning
Odisha Congress likely to get new chief in 2025 beginning

The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee's new chief is expected by early 2025, as per senior leader Mohammed Moquim. The final decision lies with the AICC. Leaders from Odisha going or not going to New Delhi would not impact their working, the senior Congress leader said.

Rainfall in Odisha: Govt pledges compensation for affected farmers 
Rainfall in Odisha: Govt pledges compensation for affected farmers 

Odisha government pledges compensation for farmers affected by unseasonal rains damaging paddy crops. The administration is ready to facilitate crop sales and provide financial aid.

Twice fell victim to chit fund scam, didn’t get any refund: Odisha CM
Twice fell victim to chit fund scam, didn’t get any refund: Odisha CM

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed his experiences as a victim of chit fund scams in 1990 and 2002. He shared this at National Consumer Rights Day, emphasising on financial vigilance. The CM was cheated twice by a government and a non-government organisation.

Bhubaneswar to remove unauthorised street vendors from 55 streets 
Bhubaneswar to remove unauthorised street vendors from 55 streets 

Bhubaneswar plans to remove unauthorised street vendors from 55 streets, enhancing city appeal ahead of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025. Mayor Sulochana Das emphasises cleanliness.

'Learn from OTV': Odisha CM highlights OTV programme for awareness on cyber crime
'Learn from OTV': Odisha CM highlights OTV programme for awareness on cyber crime

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi lauds OTV's 'Cyber Crime' programme for raising cyber safety awareness at National Consumer Rights Day. Highlights need for vigilance. Cybercrime gradually entangles us like an Octopus, the CM said.

Speculation rife over BJD’s BMC corporator's potential political shift to BJP
Speculation rife over BJD’s BMC corporator's potential political shift to BJP

Speculation surrounds BJD corporator Amaresh Jena's potential shift to BJP after his interactions with key leaders at Bhubaneswar event. No official statement from BJD yet.

Odisha exempted Rs 4097 cr electricity dues for 14 industries: Minister in Assembly
No plans to increase electricity tariff in Odisha: Deputy CM KV Singh Deo

Odisha Deputy CM K V Singh Deo announced no plan to hike electricity tariffs, despite GRIDCO's Rs 3.82/unit proposal. OERC will decide.

BJD tries to overcome internal rifts as Foundation Day gets closer
BJD tries to overcome internal rifts as Foundation Day gets closer

BJD, led by Naveen Patnaik, faces internal discord post-2024 General Elections. As its foundation day on December 26 nears, the party aims to mend divides and strengthen unity amidst BJP's critique. Main issue confronting BJD is how active the party supremo will remain in the days ahead, political analysts opine.

Massive fire breaks out at godown in Bhubaneswar  
Massive fire breaks out at godown in Bhubaneswar  

A massive fire erupted at a pressure cooker godown in Satyanagar, Bhubaneswar. Firefighters are battling the blaze, which destroyed all goods.

Rainfall in Odisha: Swift crop damage assessment in 3-4 days
Rainfall in Odisha: Swift crop damage assessment in 3-4 days

Odisha's Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari announced crop damage assessments post-rainfall will conclude in 3-4 days, with compensations following. Ganjam is severely affected. The State government will compensate farmers' losses by standing beside them as a Raksha Kavach, the Minister said.

Naveen Patnaik's biography: BJD questions veracity, says it contains gossip
Naveen Patnaik's biography: BJD questions veracity, says it contains gossip

BJD questions Ruben Banerjee's revised biography of Naveen Patnaik, claiming it contains gossip. Arun Sahoo criticises Banerjee's lack of interaction with Patnaik. BJP MLA Babu Singh supports Banerjee.

Tigress Zeenat’s ‘escape’ into Jharkhand forests leaves Odisha officials in soup
Return of tigress Zeenat falters amid efforts; Odisha forest officials in soup

Efforts to return tigress Zeenat to Similipal national park falter. Tracked by satellite, Zeenat thrives in Purulia forests as Odisha and West Bengal officials struggle with tranquilisation amid dense foliage. The chances of her return look grim.

Heavy rainfall to lash Odisha districts; IMD issues yellow warning
Heavy rainfall to lash Odisha districts; IMD issues yellow warning

As per the forecast, some districts in Odisha will experience light to moderate rainfall from December 24; an alert for heavy rain has also been issued for other districts as well.

Low pressure to reach near north Tamil Nadu, south Andhra Pradesh coasts on Dec 24
Low pressure to reach near north Tamil Nadu, south Andhra Pradesh coasts on Dec 24

As per IMD, it is likely to move west-south-westwards and reach southwest Bay of Bengal near north Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh coasts on December 24, 2024.

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