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.
Fervent discussions erupted in Odisha Assembly over delayed water projects. BJD MLA Badri Narayan Patra highlighted election impacts. Minister Rabi Nayak accused contractors of fund misuse. Kendrapara legislator Ganeswar Behera demanded a probe into the allegations levelled by the ruling party.
As per IMD, the well marked low pressure area over Coastal Karnataka and adjoining east central Arabian sea persisted over the same region today.
President Droupadi Murmu begins a five-day Odisha tour today, attending Navy Day in Puri. Key events include unveiling a statue, temple visits, and inaugurations.
Odisha faces a potato shortage with prices rising. Officials and traders' statements clash, causing consumer confusion. Raids in Bhubaneswar's Aiginia godown aim to address high rates.
Notification for Rajya Sabha by-election issued, polls on December 20. Odisha's seat vacant due to BJD leader Sujeet Kumar's BJP move. BJP likely to renominate him.
IMD predicts milder winter in India for December 2024 to February 2025 with fewer coldwave days. Above-normal minimum and maximum temperatures expected, except in southern Peninsula.
Santosh Kumar Panda from Barimunda locality, 48, was critically injured in a violent attack linked to a property dispute near Bhubaneswar. Allegedly, Santosh was abducted while he was standing near Jaripatana Chhak. A police investigation is underway.
Congress is yet to appoint Odisha PCC chief, with aspirants Srikant Kumar Jena, Bhakta Charan Das, Mohammed Moquim, and Saptagiri Ulaka camped in New Delhi. The decision remains pending.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Odisha energised the local BJP leaders and workers, with key defections from the BJD and strategic plans for upcoming local elections.
Traffic curbs in Bhubaneswar due to President's Odisha visit from Dec 3-6. Commissionerate Police issued road closure timings and routes.
A BJD team, including Debi Prasad Mishra, heads to New Delhi to discuss Polavaram project concerns with governmental bodies. The team's objectives include gathering detailed information and presenting their demands. Odisha BJP criticises BJD's approach.
West Bengal faces a potato surplus with an export ban, risking spoilage. Around 7 lakh metric tonnes are stored, exceeding the state's consumption requirements. Mamata Banerjee is to meet traders today amid a stir threat given by the potato traders' outfit.
Rainfall to persist in Odisha districts till Dec 6, predicts IMD. Cyclonic storm Fengal affects crops. Key areas include Kalahandi, Malkangiri.
Odisha faces a severe shortage of doctors and police, with Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling revealing 5,014 doctor vacancies and CM Mohan Majhi noting 13,373 police positions unfilled.
In the Odisha Assembly, Opposition BJD and Congress targeted the ruling BJP over the state's potato crisis, urging swift action. They criticised inadequate measures to control prices.
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