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.

Rs 7 Coin Honoring MS Dhoni
New Rs 7 coin in honour of Mahendra Singh Dhoni! Here’s the truth

Recently, an image circulated on social media which claimed that a new Rs 7 coin would be released to honour Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his contributions to Indian cricket.

Gold price drops: Will It drop below Rs 50000? Experts predict big for consumers
Gold price drops by over Rs 3000 in Bhubaneswar in last 10 days; check latest prices

Gold prices in Bhubaneswar have decreased by Rs 3050 per 10 grams, providing relief ahead of the wedding season. The geopolitical situation boosts demand.

Odisha State Film Awards:  'Sahid Raghu Sardar', 'Pratikshya', 'Daalcheeni', 'DAMaN' bag top honours
Odisha State Film Awards:  'Sahid Raghu Sardar', 'Pratikshya', 'Daalcheeni', 'DAMaN' bag top honours

'Sahid Raghu Sardar', 'Pratikshya', 'Daalcheeni', and 'DAMaN' won Odisha State Film Awards for 2020 to 2022, respectively. Eminent artistes Ananta Mohapatra and Jayiram Samal received lifetime achievement awards.

Sankha Bhawan
Is the BJD losing its grip at the grassroots?

BJD in Odisha faces internal strife as leaders defect to BJP well ahead of panchayat and municipal elections. Allegations of BJP's strategic moves and BJD's instability compound the issue. The political slugfest continues.

Lala Lajpat Rai's legacy of sacrifice continues to inspire modern India: BJP National VP Baijayant P
Lala Lajpat Rai's legacy of sacrifice continues to inspire modern India: BJP National VP Baijayant Panda

Punjab Kesari Lala Lajpat Rai's death anniversary was observed in New Delhi with BJP national Vice President Baijayant Panda paying tributes and lauding Lok Sevak Mandal's works during natural disasters in the State.

Not victory of Odia Asmita, but defeat of previous govt's arrogance, Soumya Patnaik takes fresh dig
Not victory of Odia Asmita, but defeat of previous govt's arrogance, Soumya Patnaik takes fresh dig at BJD

Soumya Ranjan Patnaik criticises the previous BJD government, calling their loss a defeat of arrogance rather than a win for Odia Pride at Naugaon Mahotsav. Ensuring focus on Odia Asmita is imperative for the BJP leaders, he asserted.

'Kalki Avatar' of Odisha boy: Tension erupts at ashram in Bhubaneswar; father of self-styled godman
'Kalki Avatar' of Odisha boy: Tension erupts at ashram in Bhubaneswar; father of self-styled godman responds

Tensions rose at Shri Baikuntha Dham, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar as locals clashed with followers of a self-styled godman. Police intervened. Kashinath Mishra denied his son's ties to the Ashram amid ongoing investigations.

OTV makes it to Forbes India Select-200 list
OTV makes it to Forbes India Select-200 list, recognised for business excellence

In a remarkable achievement, Odisha's go-to news channel Odisha Television Limited (OTV) has secured a spot in the prestigious Forbes India Select-200 list, which honours companies for excelling in business acumen across the globe.

state-secretariat
Bharatpur case: Odisha govt extends Commission of Inquiry tenure

The Odisha government has extended the Commission of Inquiry led by Justice Chitta Ranjan Dash till 31 January 2025, probing the alleged assault on an army officer and his fiancée at Bharatpur Police Station.

OMFED to launch chocolates, drinking water
OMFED to set up 3 new dairy plants, introduce chocolates and packaged water

Odisha's OMFED plans major expansion, introducing packaged water and chocolates. Gokulananda Mallik assures quality in milk procurement. New plants in Sambalpur, Ganjam, Balasore.

‘Kalki Avatar’: FIR lodged against father-son duo
‘Kalki Avatar’: FIR lodged against father-son duo for ‘misleading and exploiting people’ in Bhubaneswar

Projecting his son as ‘Kalki Bhagwan’, Kashinath Mishra has been allegedly instructing people to worship him. Moreover, he has been engaging in unethical practices, manipulating individuals’ religious beliefs and charging devotees different amounts.

Minor Girl Raped In Bhubaneswar
7-year-old minor girl abducted, ‘raped’ in Bhubaneswar amid rising crime concerns

A seven-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted after being kidnapped in Bhubaneswar. Lingaraj police are investigating the incident.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
‘Want Odisha to emerge as hub for renewable energy; Konark temple to be solar powered’

The Union Minister also informed that an agency has begun the work for setting up a 6,000 MW manufacturing capacity for the production of solar modules, solar cells and ingot-wafer with an expected investment of around Rs 9,000 crore at Dhenkanal district of the state.

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi leaves for Singapore
'Odisha to be first choice for investors': CM Mohan Majhi ahead of Singapore visit

While talking to reporters on Saturday, CM Majhi said that Singapore is popular for chemicals, logistics, financial services, food processing, petrochemicals, green energy, shipbuilding, semiconductors and other sectors; hence, several big companies have set up their units there.

BJD takes swipe at Jayanarayan Mishra over his bail plea; Sambalpur MLA responds
BJD takes swipe at Jayanarayan Mishra over his bail plea; Sambalpur MLA responds

BJD's Pratap Deb criticises Sambalpur MLA Jayanarayan Mishra over his rejected bail plea, alleging BJP's disregard for the law. Mishra responds defiantly.

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