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.
The Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) in Odisha has issued a stern warning to officers allegedly acting as puppets for the mining mafia. The ADGP's letter to all SPs and DSPs highlights unauthorized activities by some officers in mining and industrial zones, which fall outside their policing responsibilities.
Odia singer Pami Mishra has filed a complaint at the Cyber Police Station, Bhubaneswar, alleging that Sai Sagar Creation and Pabitra Entertainment copied her 14-year-old song.
As per the IMD, the line of withdrawal of southwest monsoon continues to pass through Firozpur, Sirsa, Churu, Ajmer, Mount Abu, Deesa, Surendranagar and Junagarh.
The BJP MP further said that a lot of big leaders will join the BJP soon including several office bearers, former MLAs, and MLAs as they are in touch with us. Our membership drive is on and many leaders from various parties will resign and join our party
The CM further took a jibe at Patnaik, who was earlier seen at public meetings with officers, while other MLAs and ministers used to stand near the dias. Whenever the Odia Asmita will be in danger, there would be a change of government, said CM Mohan Majhi.
The development came after the Crime Branch moved the court seeking permission for the polygraph test. As per initial reports, the Crime Branch will take the suspended IIC Dinakrushna Mishra to Gandhinagar in Gujarat for the polygraph test soon.
Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida announced that all beneficiaries of the BJP government's Subhadra Yojana will receive their first installment by March 8. With 92 lakh women applying and 25.11 lakh already receiving funds, the number will reach 1 crore in a week. The second installment is also set for disbursement on International Women's Day.
The couple had gone to file an FIR after a scuffle when they were subjected to brutal treatment by both male and female officers. The fiancee detailed the horrific experience, including being beaten, stripped, and sexually assaulted.
BJP National President JP Nadda will visit Odisha on Thursday, as announced by the party's state president Manmohan Samal. During his visit, he will meet MPs, MLAs, and party workers at the BJP headquarters in Bhubaneswar. He will also offer suggestions for the membership drive and visit Suando village in Puri, the birthplace of Utkalmani Gopabandhu Das.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (IMFA) will establish a grain-based ethanol plant in Rayagada with a budget of Rs 139.90 crore. This new project of IMFA is expected to create 135 job opportunities.
Nursing staff from state-run hospitals and healthcare centres in Odisha commenced a two-day agitation demanding the fulfillment of their 10-point charter, including regularisation of contractual workers and scrapping outsourcing. Under the banner of the Odisha Nursing Employees' Association (ONEA), they threatened a complete work cessation starting 27th September if demands are unmet. Although emergency services remain unaffected, other hospital works are halted. Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling expressed optimism about resolving the issue through discussions.
The IMD on Wednesday predicted heavy rainfall in 20 districts of Odisha over the next few days due to a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. The affected districts include Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, and others. Thunderstorms with lightning are expected at isolated places. A yellow warning has been issued for today.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has announced financial assistance for the flood-affected residents of Balasore district. Compensation includes Rs 1,20,000 for completely damaged houses and various amounts for partially damaged properties.
This year's Dussehra in Bhubaneswar will be DJ music, alcohol, and plastic-free. The decision was taken at a meeting attended by BMC Mayor Sulochana Das, local MLAs, the Police Commissioner, and puja committee members.
In a letter, the Director informed that already the Odisha government has imposed the Essential Services (Maintenance) Act for a period of six months from the month of August.
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