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.
Odisha's Excise Minister, Prithiviraj Harichandan, warns against illegal liquor sales during New Year. Strict measures are in place to ensure safe celebrations.
BJP MPs from Odisha, led by Dharmendra Pradhan, urged Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu to enhance airport infrastructure under the UDAN scheme, focusing on Bhubaneswar, Jharsuguda, and Puri.
Enforcement Directorate (ED) zonal office in Bhubaneswar uncovered approximately 505 Benami bank accounts during a raid on December 18. The raid targeted Bharat Integrated Social Welfare Agency (BISWA), an NGO connected to the brother of Opposition BJD chief whip Pramila Mallik.
Odisha's government schools struggle with teacher shortages, affecting Maths, English, and Science learning. Over 11,635 teacher posts remain vacant. Initiatives like Utkarsh Yojana aimed to enhance student skills go for a toss.
BJP national Vice-President Baijayant Panda visited Balasore MP Pratap Sarangi in hospital after a Parliament scuffle. The Kendrapara MP wished Sarangi an early recovery. The health condition of MP Pratap Sarangi, who suffered injuries near Makar Dwar when Congress leader Rahul Gandhi allegedly manhandled him, is stable and showing signs of improvement.
PM Narendra Modi and HM Amit Shah focus on Odisha's rapid development with new BJP government ahead of 2024 elections. Frequent visits signal major initiatives.
Odisha's new agricultural policy, spearheaded by Deputy CM KV Singh Deo, aims to enhance organic farming and international export through collaborative efforts and a potential cargo flight service.
A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal may turn into a depression, causing rain in Odisha. Farmers fear losses as harvested paddy risks damage. IMD warns of heavy rain in Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Ganjam, and Gajapati.
Bhubaneswar will have its shortest day on December 21, with about 10 hours and 54 minutes of daylight. Correspondingly, the night will last around 13 hours, 5 minutes, and 36 seconds. Space scientist Shubhendu Pattnaik explains similar patterns across Odisha. The Uttarayan period begins post-solstice.
IIM Sambalpur will independently manage MBA admissions from 2025, including a dual degree option. Candidates can choose online or offline interviews at Sambalpur or Delhi.
The Enforcement Directorate raided former OPCC president Niranjan Patnaik's residence in Bhubaneswar. The reason for the search remains unclear.
The IMD regional centre in Bhubaneswar forecasts light rain or thundershowers in several Odisha districts till the morning of December 22 due to a Low-Pressure Area over the Bay of Bengal. Dry weather is likely to prevail thereafter.
Odisha BJP youth wing protested in Bhubaneswar against Rahul Gandhi's alleged manhandling of Balasore MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi in Parliament. The protest, led by BJYM president Abhilash Panda, demanded an apology.
PM Modi focuses on Indian languages and efforts have been made to integrate mother tongues within the educational system. Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav observed all over the country aiming to stimulate multilingualism. Around 200 channels dedicated to advancing indigenous languages further.
Assistant Collector Umesh Chandra Lenka was suspended for alleged misconduct with a female employee in Jagatsinghpur district. Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari has ordered a swift inquiry. Any act of violence or torture against women will not be tolerated at all, the Minister said.
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