News from Bhubaneswar

Milan's body was subsequently dumped at a playground near Manasa colony village. It is suspected that the murder took place on Monday night and Milan’s body was recovered on Tuesday.

As per IMD, the low pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards and lay as a well-marked low pressure area over the central part of the south Bay of Bengal.

As per IMD, it is likely to intensify into a depression and continue to move west-northwestwards towards north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts during the next two days.

The State Selection Board SSB Odisha has extended the last date for online applications for 1,360 constable posts in Odisha Police to October 30, considering the puja vacation. Candidates aged 18-23 with a Class 10 pass from BSE Odisha are eligible. The selection involves CBRE and physical tests. Examination details include negative marking.

The Odisha government has formed a high-level task force to tackle labour migration issues, chaired by Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo.

Tension erupted at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar following a clash between a journalist and security staff. The conflict reportedly arose when the journalist, investigating an auto-rickshaw driver's treatment after electrocution, was obstructed by the guards.

The internal conflict within the BJD escalates as former MLA Amar Satpathy distances himself from the party, criticising supremo Naveen Patnaik over the 2024 Assembly poll loss. Despite his disassociation, Satpathy remains in political discussions, including with BJP. BJD spokesperson Lenin Mohanty suggests it is better for Satpathy to formally exit the party.

The Durga Puja festivities concluded with Ravan Podi in Odisha, marking Vijaya Dasami. The event, symbolising the triumph of good over evil, took place at ten venues in Bhubaneswar, including Jharpada and Baramunda. Spectacular fireworks attracted large crowds. The Commissionerate Police ensured public safety while fire engines were on alert. Similar events occurred in Cuttack, Rourkela, and Sambalpur.

Odisha ranks eighth in India for deaths due to unintentional injuries, with 46 per one lakh population annually. Experts highlighted reckless driving and reels video craze as major causes.

Senior BJD leader Amar Prasad Satpathy has openly criticised party supremo Naveen Patnaik for the party's recent election defeat, urging him to take responsibility. Speaking in Bhubaneswar, Satpathy emphasised the need for proper guidance from Naveen. Former MLA Sambit Routray supported his views. Amidst district-wise review meetings at Sankha Bhawan, senior journalist Prasanna Mohanty noted it as a significant statement within the party dynamics.

Odisha Food Supplies Minister Krushna Chandra Patra cited incessant rainfall as the cause for rising onion prices in the state. Speaking in Bhubaneswar, he attributed crop loss and short supply for the surge, with onions selling at Rs 60-70 per kg. The government plans potato and onion missions to tackle such crises, focusing on developing cold storage solutions.

The Odisha government plans to install quality analyser machines at paddy procurement centres, PACS, and LAMPS to combat the 'katni-chhatni' issue faced by farmers.

The Durga Puja celebrations in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar are getting grander with an estimated budget of Rs 700 crore. The focus in Cuttack is on ornate tableaus, with Chaudhury Bazar Puja Committee leading the way with gold decorations. In Bhubaneswar, elaborate pandal decorations are highlighted.

BJD leader Sambit Routray criticised the departure of 'imported leaders' like Prakash Behera, former Salepur MLA, who resigned from the party.

Odisha's Food Supplies Minister Krushna Chandra Patra announced that the process of e-KYC verification for ration cards will be completed within 15-20 days.