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.

Odisha Lok Seva Bhawan
Odisha Govt approves Rs 1.36L Cr investment in industrial projects with 74,000 job opportunities

The Odisha government sanctioned Rs 1,36,622 Crore for 20 industrial projects at the HLCA meeting in Bhubaneswar. CM Mohan Majhi highlighted the State's commitment to growth and job creation.

Odisha Assistant Mining Officer with wealth 167% of known income arrested by vigilance 
Odisha Assistant Mining Officer with wealth 167% of known income arrested by vigilance 

The Odisha Vigilance arrested Assistant Mining Officer Padmanav Hota for possessing disproportionate assets, 167% beyond his known income. His properties include buildings in Bhubaneswar and Keonjhar.

Odisha Govt eases Awas Yojana eligibility criteria for applicants
Odisha Govt eases Awas Yojana eligibility criteria for applicants

Odisha's Awas Yojana now allows applicants possessing household articles like motorcycles or fridges. Online applications and self-verification introduced, enhancing transparency.

Check traffic restrictions in Bhubaneswar for the 3-day DG-IGP conference 
Check traffic restrictions in Bhubaneswar for the 3-day DG-IGP conference 

Traffic restrictions in Bhubaneswar for the DG-IGP conference from Nov 29-Dec 1 to ensure security for PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah's visit.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi
Merger row: Odisha CM pledges to uphold wishes of Sundargarh residents

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi assured Sundargarh residents that no decisions will oppose their wishes amidst merger demands with North Odisha, affirming commitment to district development.

Orissa High Court recommends open-air prisons in every district
Orissa High Court recommends open-air prisons in every district

The Orissa HC advises open-air prisons in Odisha districts. A digital prisoner database integrated with AI is proposed. Authorities to report soon. The State government has allocated Rs 2 Crore for the initial phase of this project.

'The Sabarmati Report' made tax-free in Odisha
'The Sabarmati Report' made tax-free in Odisha

Bollywood movie 'The Sabarmati Report has been declared as Tax-Free across Odisha.

Planning Board to be restructured in line with NITI Aayog: Odisha CM 
Planning Board to be restructured in line with NITI Aayog: Odisha CM 

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces the restructuring of the State Planning Board in alignment with NITI Aayog. The move aims to enhance strategic planning, contrasting past BJD governance.

Odisha Govt stands firm on mining ban in Gandhamardan Hills
Odisha Govt stands firm on mining ban in Gandhamardan Hills

Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo firmly stated that Odisha Govt opposes mining in Gandhamardan hills amid Assembly debate between BJP and BJD leaders. Adani land claims refuted.

Odisha to roll out National Education Policy in schools by 2025
Odisha to roll out National Education Policy in schools by 2025

Odisha plans to introduce the National Education Policy in schools by 2025, says School Minister Nityananda Gond. Initiatives include task force formation and addressing teacher shortages.

Hunters laying live electric traps to lose power connection: Odisha Dy CM
Hunters laying live electric traps to lose power connection: Odisha Dy CM

Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo warns households using electric traps to kill wildlife will face power disconnection. This follows a leopard's electrocution in Nuapada district.

Food poisoning caused fatalities in Mandipanka village, Minister informs Odisha Assembly
Food poisoning caused fatalities in Mandipanka village, Minister informs Odisha Assembly

Three tribal women from Mandipanka village under Daringbadi block of Kandhamal in Odisha died from food poisoning after consuming mango kernel gruel. Minister Krushna Chandra Patra confirmed the deaths weren't due to starvation.

Odisha Junior Mining Officer owns 14 plots
Odisha Junior Mining Officer owns 14 plots, 5 acre farmhouse and other assets: Vigilance

As per Vigilance officials, three multi-storeyed buildings, including one four-storeyed building built on 5800 sqft of land in Bhubaneswar has been detected.

Man ‘smoking’ inside Bhubaneswar Lingaraj temple sparks online fury
Man ‘smoking’ inside Bhubaneswar Lingaraj temple sparks online fury

This incident has fuelled a heated debate on social media regarding the sanctity of religious places and the behaviour of people and devotees within temple premises. 

Rainfall Alert For Odisha
IMD predicts rain in several Odisha districts from Nov 29

Apart from rain, several districts are also likely to experience shallow to moderate fog during night and early morning hours in the next 48 hours.

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