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.

Commissionerate Police intensifies checking in Bhubaneswar
New Year celebrations: Odisha excise law violation to attract stern action

Odisha's Excise Minister, Prithiviraj Harichandan, warns against illegal liquor sales during New Year. Strict measures are in place to ensure safe celebrations.

Bhubaneswar airport
Flight services to 10 more places in Odisha sought under UDAN scheme

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.

505 Benami accounts detected during ED raid on BISWA  linked to BJD chief whip Pramila Mallik’s brot
505 Benami accounts detected during ED raid on BISWA linked to BJD chief whip Pramila Mallik’s brother

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 govt schools face teacher crunch; students perform poorly in Maths, English & Science
Odisha govt schools face teacher crunch; students perform poorly in Maths, English & Science

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 VP Baijayant Panda meets Balasore MP Pratap Sarangi in hospital, wishes early recovery
BJP National VP Baijayant Panda meets Balasore MP Pratap Sarangi in hospital, wishes early recovery

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, HM Amit Shah’s frequent visits fuel political churn in Odisha
PM Narendra Modi, HM Amit Shah’s frequent visits fuel political churn in Odisha

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 to introduce new agricultural policy emphasising organic farming
Odisha to introduce new agricultural policy emphasising organic farming

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.

Low pressure-induced untimely rain leaves Odisha farmers in lurch 
Low pressure-induced untimely rain leaves Odisha farmers in lurch 

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.

Winter solstice: Bhubaneswar to witness year's shortest day tomorrow
Winter solstice: Bhubaneswar to witness year's shortest day tomorrow

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
IIM Sambalpur to introduce Independent Admission Process for MBA Programme 2025-27

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.

ED raids former Odisha Congress president Niranjan Patnaik’s residence in Bhubaneswar
ED raids former Odisha Congress president Niranjan Patnaik’s residence in Bhubaneswar

The Enforcement Directorate raided former OPCC president Niranjan Patnaik's residence in Bhubaneswar. The reason for the search remains unclear.

Odisha to experience rainfall activities during next 3 days: IMD
Odisha to experience rainfall activities during next 3 days: IMD

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 protests ‘manhandling’ of MP Pratap Sarangi by Rahul Gandhi
Odisha BJP protests ‘manhandling’ of MP Pratap Sarangi by Rahul Gandhi

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.

Modi Govt prioritises Indian languages in educational reforms: MP Sambit Patra
Modi Govt prioritises Indian languages in educational reforms: MP Sambit Patra

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 suspended for ‘misbehaving with woman’ in Odisha
Assistant Collector suspended for ‘misbehaving with woman’ in Odisha

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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