News from Bhubaneswar

Odisha govt prioritises MLA and MP complaints by forming special cells per Book Circular-47, aiming to resolve grievances overlooked by the previous government. Parliamentary Affairs Secretary Surendra Kumar has ordered departmental secretaries to establish special cells manned by designated nodal and dealing officers.

Odisha Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik assures no eligible PMAY-G applicants will be excluded. The extensive housing survey across rural areas aims for inclusivity, focusing on marginalised groups. The ambitious survey is to conclude in two months.

OTV MD and Co-Founder Jagi Mangat Panda attended a lunch hosted by PM Modi for Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. She expressed her pride in India’s expanding influence and goodwill with its neighbouring as well as other countries across the globe.

Important documents were allegedly moved from senior IAS Bishnupada Sethi's Bhubaneswar residence amid a CBI probe into the Bridge and Roof Company tender fixing case. Amidst summons, Sethi is now in New Delhi. Despite the summon, the senior IAS officer has not yet appeared before the CBI probe team.

An Anti-Burglary Squad led by DCP Pinak Mishra has been formed in Bhubaneswar to combat rising apartment burglaries. The squad conducts night patrols and uses strategic blockades, extending efforts to suburban areas. Security infrastructure are little bit weak in those apartments, the DCP said.

Seven BJD MPs affirmed their unity in Rajya Sabha, countering alleged false propaganda by BJP. Sasmit Patra highlighted Odisha concerns. BJP chief Manmohan Samal quoted an Odia adage to counter the Opposition BJD’s remarks.

Odisha's Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan vows to protect the State's river rights amid Mahanadi and Polavaram disputes. Criticises past BJD government for lapses. BJD-led government lost the legal battles in the Vamshadhara and Kotia cases due to their negligence, he alleged

Auto-rickshaw drivers in Bhubaneswar protested against Ola, Uber, and Rapido for using private bikes for passenger transport. The online drivers in Cuttack also staged protests over the issue. Tensions flared up at Infocity Square and a few places in Cuttack, affecting commuters in the twin cities.

IAS officer Bishnupada Sethi is to appear before CBI in New Delhi amid a bribery case involving Chanchal Mukherjee. The Odisha government endorses zero tolerance against corruption.

Over 5 lakh women await Subhadra Yojana aid as Odisha delays funds pending E-KYC. Pravati Parida confirms postponement of December disbursement.

BMC and Oil India ink MoU for a Rs 175 crore compressed biogas plant in Bhubaneswar's Meherpalli area, aiming to process waste into biogas.

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi resumes grievance hearing at the Chief Minister's Grievance Cell, addressing issues of 1,000 registered persons including differently-abled individuals. the hearing of public grievances on October 28 was cancelled due to the cyclonic storm ‘Dana’.

Ayushman Bharat to be launched in Odisha in the FY 2024-25, replacing old health cards. Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling confirms 3.5 crore beneficiaries and a budget of Rs 3.5 Thousand Crore. People of Odisha will not face any difficulty with regard to healthcare, the Minister added.

The CBI intensifies its probe into a Rs 10 Lakh bribery case in Odisha, detaining Chanchal Mukherjee of Bridge and Roof Company. The agency examines links with Debadatta Mohapatra and Santosh Maharana. Mukherjee was quizzed by CBI officials today.

BJD MP Niranjan Bishi denies signing a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, citing no misconduct. Bishi clarified on Sunday that no members of his party have endorsed the motion. Rumours of Bishi's shift to BJP are refuted.