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.

Another Burglary In Bhubaneswar; Miscreants Loot Ornaments Worth Over Rs 30 lakh
Unabated loot in Bhubaneswar continues; over Rs 30L looted from another house

Unidentified miscreants looted Rs 30 lakh in cash and jewellery from a house in Paikanagar, Bhubaneswar. The crime has raised security concerns among locals.

Rising crime rates in Odisha’s Twin City: Challenges and measures
Rising crime rates in Odisha’s Twin City: Challenges and measures

In Odisha's Cuttack-Bhubaneswar, crime rates have risen with the expansion to 52 police stations. In the previous year, a remarkable 17,675 cases were registered in the Twin City. This year, around 20,019 cases have been registered. However, the rise was due to an increase in the miscellaneous cases.

Odisha CM puts forth 9 key development proposals in pre-budget meeting held in New Delhi
Odisha CM puts forth 9 key development proposals in pre-budget meeting held in New Delhi

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi proposed nine key developments in a pre-budget meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi, seeking financial support for infrastructure and tourism. Odisha Tourism Department has submitted a DPR and the CM requested for a special financial package of Rs 10 Thousand Crore for the State.

Odisha likely to experience fresh spell of rainfall activities from December 24
Odisha likely to experience fresh spell of rainfall activities from December 24

Odisha is expected to witness a fresh spell of rainfall from December 24, due to a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. Dense fog is very likely to occur on Monday at one or two places over the districts of Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Kalahandi, and Angul.

Air quality in Delhi slips to ‘severe’ category; Odisha's Twin City in this category
Air quality in Delhi slips to ‘severe’ category; Odisha's Twin City in this category

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) hit 'severe' at 409 and the major pollutant found was PM2.5, while Odisha's Cuttack and Bhubaneswar maintained 'good' air quality levels, highlighting regional disparities. Lower levels of air pollution are better for heart and respiratory health, both in the long and short terms.

Cyclone Dana causes extensive damage to paddy crops in Bhadrak
Untimely rain: Odisha govt directs Collectors to conduct proper crop loss assessment

Odisha faces crop damage due to unseasonal rain. Minister Suresh Pujari directs district Collectors for damage assessment, assures compensation and aid. Affected farmers urged to report losses under PMFBY.

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Who will be the next chief secretary of Odisha as Manoj Ahuja’s tenure ends on Dec 31?

Speculation surrounds the next Odisha Chief Secretary as Manoj Ahuja's term ends on December 31. Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan assures adherence to procedures for the successor's selection.

PM Modi interacts with Odia worker in Kuwait during official tour
PM Modi interacts with Odia worker in Kuwait during official tour

During his Kuwait tour, PM Narendra Modi met Odia worker Babul from Ganjam, highlighting the Indian diaspora's role in our country's development. Babul has been working in the Metal Department of Gulf Spic for last 16 months. The PM emphasised a collective national effort towards 'Viksit Bharat 2047'.

Dense fog envelopes Twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar; IMD predicts rise in minimum temp
IMD issues yellow warning for dense fog in 6 districts as depression-induced rain subsides in Odisha

Odisha may see dense fog in 24 hours as Bay of Bengal rain subsides, IMD predicts. Heavy fog alerts for Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, others. Temperature to drop by 2-4°C.

Latest revision of Naveen Patnaik's biography delves into Pandian's clout
Latest revision of Naveen Patnaik's biography delves into Pandian's clout

Ruben Banerjee's revised biography of Naveen Patnaik unveils V. K. Pandian's significant role in Odisha politics and explores BJD's 2024 election defeat.

BJD, Congress target government over mismanagement at mandis; BJP responds 
BJD, Congress target government over mismanagement at mandis; BJP responds 

BJD and Congress criticised the BJP over mismanagement in paddy procurement amid Odisha rains. Ashok Das and Prasanna Acharya highlighted farmers' plight, while Minister Pradeep Balsamant assured compensation.

Ration rice to be supplied every month instead of 3 months: Odisha Minister 
Ration rice to be supplied every month instead of 3 months: Odisha Minister 

Odisha will now provide PDS rice monthly instead of tri-monthly to ease the burden on beneficiaries and prevent misuse, Minister Krushna Chandra Patra said.

Rise in prices of eggs to affect Odisha Anganwadi centres! 
Rise in prices of eggs to affect Odisha Anganwadi centres! 

Egg price rise impacts supply to Odisha Anganwadi centres. Deputy CM Pravati Parida to discuss the issue at national conclave in Rajasthan on January 12.

Robbers loot jewellery shop in Bhubaneswar, decamp with gold & silver ornaments worth lakhs
Robbers loot jewellery shop in Bhubaneswar, decamp with gold & silver ornaments worth lakhs

In Bhubaneswar, robbers looted the Suvarna Jewellery shop, decamping with gold and silver. Despite two days passing, Mancheswar Police remain clueless.

OTV’s scholarship brings dreams within reach for auto driver’s son 
OTV’s scholarship brings dreams within reach for auto driver’s son 

Odisha Television Network awarded the OTV Cares Education Scholarship to Om Prasad Baliarsingh, an MBBS student at MKCG Medical College, Berhampur. The scholarship of Rs 7,30,500 supports his dream of becoming a doctor.

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