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 govt writes to 4 district Collectors for upgradation of NACs into municipalities
Odisha govt writes to 4 district Collectors for upgradation of NACs into municipalities

Odisha govt urges Ganjam, Boudh, Mayurbhanj, Bolangir Collectors to expedite the process for NACs' upgradation to municipalities.

Odisha govt to provide 3 months' PDS rice in advance 
Odisha govt to provide 3 months' PDS rice in advance 

Chief Minister Mohan Majhi directs the distribution of PDS rice for three months in advance.

BJP Krushak Morcha to keep hawk eye on mandis: Odisha Minister 
BJP Krushak Morcha to keep hawk eye on mandis: Odisha Minister 

Minister Gokulananda Mallick warns of strict action against negligence at Odisha mandis. BJP Krushak Morcha led by Maheswar Sahu to monitor procurement.

Odisha Jatra outfit demands ban on vulgarity, new guidelines
Odisha Jatra outfit demands ban on vulgarity, new guidelines

Odisha's Jatra Committee Mahasangh seeks new guidelines and a ban on vulgar performances. They met Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan, urging action.

OSSSC ARI, Amin exam candidates demand cancellation of exams
OSSSC ARI, Amin exam candidates demand cancellation of exams

Candidates protest at Lower PMG Square, Bhubaneswar, demanding OSSSC to cancel RI, ICDS, ARI exams. Allegations of government inaction and job corruption fuel the demonstration.

Odisha elephants facing shortage of habitat space: PCCF Wildlife
Odisha elephants facing shortage of habitat space: PCCF Wildlife

Elephants in Odisha face habitat shortages, with 400 more living in the wild than what the ideal population should be. PCCF Wildlife Susanta Nanda highlights human-animal conflicts and diseases affecting the pachyderms.

Firing At Nandan Kanan Express Train
Firing at Nandan Kanan Express train in Odisha’s Bhadrak, probe underway

Sources said at least two rounds of firing on guard brake of train number 12816 Nandan Kanan Express was reported between Bhadrak and Baudapur sections. 

UGC directs universities, colleges  to amplify efforts to tackle issue of single-use plastics
UGC directs universities, colleges  to amplify efforts to tackle issue of single-use plastics

In a letter, the UGC has directed the universities and colleges to impose a ban on single-use plastic items which is crucial for protecting the environment, safeguarding human health, addressing waste management challenges and combating climate change.

Paddy procurement to start from Bargarh on November 21 
Paddy procurement to start from Bargarh on November 21 

Paddy procurement in Odisha will begin on November 21 from Bargarh, the state's rice bowl.

Bomb threat letter found in Delhi-bound flight at Bhubaneswar airport
Bomb threat letter found in Delhi-bound flight at Bhubaneswar airport

A bomb threat letter was found in a Delhi-bound flight at Bhubaneswar airport. Passengers were deboarded for inspection, causing potential delays.

Process on anvil to give Odisha Congress its new chief
Process on anvil to give Odisha Congress its new chief

Odisha's Congress is looking forward to getting a new chief as the process for filling up the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) chief post has started.

Odisha Minister turns to Singham film dialogue to lift supply assistants’ spirits up 
Odisha Minister turns to Singham film dialogue to lift supply assistants’ spirits up 

Minister Krushna Chandra Patra uses a Singham film dialogue to inspire Odisha supply assistants against corruption.

Cyclonic circulation over southeast Bay of Bengal
Cyclonic circulation over southeast Bay of Bengal; check IMD’s forecast for Odisha, other states

In its forecast, the IMD stated that isolated heavy rainfall is very likely over Andaman and Nicobar Islands between November 4 and November 6; Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, Kerala & Mahe on 4th and during 8th -10th

Cyclone Dana Causes Extensive Damage In Odisha
Cyclone Dana affected over 41 lakh people in Odisha, total damages pegged at Rs 600 crore

The Revenue Minister further informed that three districts in Odisha- Balasore, Bhadrak and Kendrapara - have been the worst affected by the cyclone Dana. Similarly, other districts Mayurbhanj, Jajpur, Jagatsinghpur, and Cuttack have also been affected.

Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel
Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel not moving out of Odisha; BJD leaders misleading people, says Minister

A senior official of Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel further said the process is currently underway for its project in Kendrapara and it is at various levels of government approvals. Apart from this, the company is setting up another steel plant in Paradip.

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