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.

Cyclonic circulation forms, low pressure likely in 24 hours 
Fresh low pressure under cyclonic circulation's influence by Dec 7; check IMD’s rain, cold wave forecast

Cyclonic circulation over Equatorial Indian Ocean may cause a low-pressure area in South Bay of Bengal by December 7. IMD forecasts rain in Tamil Nadu and cold waves in North Rajasthan.

CHSE first year admission into correspondence course in Arts, Science and Commerce
CHSE first year admission into correspondence course in Arts, Science and Commerce; check timeline

CHSE announces second phase online admissions for 2024-25 into first year correspondence courses in Arts, Science, and Commerce via SAMS from Dec 6 to Dec 16, 2024.

Air pollution
Cloud seeding for artificial rainfall in Delhi: Here’s what experts say

Experts suggest cloud seeding in Delhi is ineffective due to natural winter rain from Western Disturbances and unfavourable cloud conditions. Concerns about efficacy and safety persist.

BJD launches protest over Polavaram project in New Delhi
BJD launches protest over Polavaram project in New Delhi

BJD escalates protests in New Delhi over the Polavaram dam project, citing potential displacement in Malkangiri. Party leader Debi Prasad Mishra leads discussions with Central ministries.

Simultaneous polls: Will Kotia voters incline towards Odisha and Andhra?
Inter-state border disputes in 14 Odisha districts: Minister in Assembly

Odisha faces inter-state border disputes in 14 districts, with Kotia in Koraput being a focal point, Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari informed this in Odisha Assembly. The State government previously sanctioned a substantial amount of over Rs 108.53 Crore for the development of the region.

Odisha govt to ban cow slaughter, illegal transportation!
Odisha govt to ban cow slaughter, illegal transportation!

Odisha plans to introduce a strict ban on cow slaughter and illegal transportation, Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan announced. Details will emerge after finalisation of the modalities. This was said close on the heels of the Assam government's ban on consumption of beef.

Odisha’s ‘millet queen’ Raimati Ghiuria receives honorary Doctorate from President
Odisha’s ‘millet queen’ Raimati Ghiuria receives honorary Doctorate from President

Raimati Ghiuria, Odisha's 'Millet Queen', was awarded an honorary Doctorate by President Droupadi Murmu at OUAT. Her millet preservation efforts boost sustainable agriculture. The tribal woman belongs to Koraput district.

Death, representational photo
Road mishaps, lightning strikes claim 17,335 lives in Odisha in 3 years: Minister

In Odisha, a total of 17,335 lives were lost to road mishaps and lightning strikes in three years. Transport Minister Bibhuti Jena and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari shared this data in the Legislative Assembly.

‘BJD’s organisation collapsing, it is a party of ‘discarded’ leaders: BJP
‘BJD’s organisation collapsing, it is a party of ‘discarded’ leaders: BJP

A divide widens in BJD as senior leader Badri Narayan Patra blames 'imported leaders' for electoral losses. Tensions rise in Kalahandi, with party members challenging leadership. Naveen Patnaik remains active amidst internal discord.

Dense Fog Alert For Several States Issued By IMD
Well marked low pressure area over Coastal Karnataka weakens; dense fog alert for Punjab, Haryana

a fresh western disturbance is likely to affect the Western Himalayan Region from the night of December 7 and adjoining plains of Northwest India from December 8.

Odisha constitutes panel to review MLA salary and pension
Odisha constitutes panel to review MLA salary and pension

Odisha has constituted a panel led by MLA Bhaskar Madhei to review the salary and pension for MLAs. Speaker Surama Padhy announced this during the Assembly session. The report will guide potential remuneration changes.

Perennial issue of Odisha migrant worker deaths sparks political debate
Perennial issue of Odisha migrant worker deaths sparks political debate

Over 409 Odisha migrants have died in a decade, sparking political debates. BJP blames past governance while BJD criticises current strategies. Labour Minister Khuntia reveals alarming figures in Odisha Assembly.

West Bengal potato traders call off strike; crisis to ease in Odisha!
West Bengal potato traders call off strike; crisis to ease in Odisha!

West Bengal potato traders called off their strike, offering hope for easing the Odisha supply crisis. Following a failure of discussions with the state government, the traders' outfit decided to call off stir keeping the public in mind.

Ekta Kapoor thanks Odisha CM for making ‘The Sabarmati Report’ tax-free
Ekta Kapoor thanks Odisha CM for making ‘The Sabarmati Report’ tax-free

Ekta Kapoor thanks Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi for making 'The Sabarmati Report' tax-free.

2 detained for ‘abduction and assault’ over property dispute in Bhubaneswar
2 detained for ‘abduction and assault’ over property dispute in Bhubaneswar

Two suspects were detained by Nandankanan Police over the abduction and assault of Santosh Panda in Bhubaneswar, linked to a land dispute. The victim was attacked with iron rods near Gandarpur riverbank last night.

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