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.

CDPO caught while accepting Rs 12000 bribe
CDPO caught while accepting Rs 12000 bribe from Anganwadi centre staff in Odisha

The Vigilance officials informed that the entire tainted bribe money has been recovered and seized from the possession of  accused CDPO, Sandhyarani Panigrahi.

Over 1 lakh ghost ration card holders detected during E-KYC verification
Over 1 lakh ghost ration card holders detected during E-KYC verification in Odisha

Odisha's Food Minister Krushna Chandra Patra revealed over 1 lakh ghost ration cards were removed post e-KYC verification for the 2024-25 food scheme.

Death of woman in chain-snatching incident: Commissionerate Police nabs another Jharkhand criminal
Death of woman in chain-snatching incident: Commissionerate Police nabs another Jharkhand criminal

Commissionerate Police arrested Bidhata from Jharkhand in connection with a fatal chain-snatching near Labanagiri hills, Bhubaneswar. The operation involved extensive CCTV analysis leading to earlier arrest of Raju Naidu.

Sujata Karthikeyan (File Photo)
VK Pandian’s wife IAS Sujata Karthikeyan resumes duty after Odisha govt denies leave extension

Senior IAS officer Sujata Karthikeyan resumed duties as Special Secretary, Odisha Finance, after Odisha govt led by Mohan Majhi denied her leave extension post-BJD's 2024 election loss.

Odisha Junior Mining Officer lands in Vigilance net, raids underway at 7 places
Odisha Junior Mining Officer lands in Vigilance net, raids underway at 7 places

Odisha Vigilance raided seven locations linked to Junior Mining Officer Padmanav Hota for disproportionate assets. Raids spanned Bhubaneswar, Keonjhar, Jajpur, and Bhawanipatna. Key documents seized.

PM Modi to hold roadshow in Odisha Capital on November 29
PM Modi to hold roadshow in Odisha Capital on November 29

PM Narendra Modi will hold a roadshow in Bhubaneswar on 29th November, starting from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Raj Bhawan. He will mentor BJP workers and attend a national-level police conference.

My wife detained in Khandagiri Vaikunth Dham ashram: Keonjhar man 
My wife detained in Khandagiri Vaikunth Dham ashram: Keonjhar man 

Jiten Giri from Keonjhar alleges unethical acts at Vaikunth Dham ashram, Khandagiri. He also alleges that his wife has been missing for nine months.

Odisha govt rejects leave extension of VK Pandian’s wife IAS Sujata R Karthikeyan 
Odisha govt rejects leave extension of VK Pandian’s wife IAS Sujata R Karthikeyan 

Odisha govt has rejected the leave extension plea of IAS Sujata R Karthikeyan, wife of BJD's VK Pandian. Manoj Kumar Mohanty conveyed this news.

ED frames charge in high-profile Artha Tatwa chit fund scam in Odisha
ED frames charge in high-profile Artha Tatwa chit fund scam in Odisha

Enforcement Directorate framed charges against 15 persons in the much-debated Artha Tatwa chit fund scam, attaching Rs 135 Crore assets. Efforts intensify to recover the funds.

Jatra actress Rani Priyadarshini meets Odisha Law Minister, seeks justice over vehicle seizure
Jatra actress Rani Priyadarshini meets Odisha Law Minister, seeks justice over vehicle seizure

Jatra actress Rani Priyadarshini met Odisha's Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan, challenging the vehicle seizure process without prior notice. The incident raises questions on traffic law enforcement in Bhubaneswar.

Odisha MLAs to adopt orphaned children!
Odisha MLAs to adopt orphaned children!

Deputy CM Pravati Parida would urge Odisha MLAs to adopt orphaned children, spotlighting the children's transformational potential. Around 8,000 foster kids are currently being aided by Mission Vatsalya and PM CARES.

Supplementary Budget In Odisha Assembly
Supplementary budget of Rs 12,156 crore tabled in Odisha Assembly

As per the Odisha government, the supplementary budget is aimed at fulfilling the requirement of funds for public welfare and developmental activities in the State

Election Commission of India
ECI announces bypoll for 6 vacant Rajya Sabha seats including 1 in Odisha; polls on December 20

ECI announced by-elections for six Rajya Sabha seats, including Odisha. BJD's Sujeet Kumar resigned, joined BJP. Polls on December 20.

Subhadra Yojana Call Centre
Subhadra Yojana: Odisha govt fixes deadline to apply for first instalment 

Odisha sets March 7, 2025, deadline for Subhadra Yojana applications. Deputy CM Pravati Parida announces financial aid release on Women's Day.

Ruckus In Odisha Assembly
Odisha Assembly winter session starts on a stormy note with Opposition creating ruckus on day one

The Odisha Assembly's Winter Session commenced stormily with BJD and Congress protests over tribal deaths in Kandhamal. The Speaker adjourned proceedings till 4 pm.

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