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 women deceived in name empowerment: Congress' Alka Lamba
Odisha women deceived in name empowerment: Congress' Alka Lamba

The Odisha Mahila Congress will chalk out strategies for women voters ahead of the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, said All India Mahila Congress chief, Alka Lamba in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. 

PM Modi to visit Odisha in February end: Odisha BJP chief Manmohan Samal
PM Modi to visit Odisha in February end: Odisha BJP chief Manmohan Samal

Speaking to the media, Manmohan Samal said, "The Prime Minister will first go to Puri to have darshan of Lord Jagannath and will later address a public meeting at Chandikhole. However, the exact date of his visit will be finalized soon.”

BJD bribing voters with sops and cash incentives: Opposition
BJD bribing voters with sops and cash incentives: Opposition

In the last 10 days, the Odisha government has announced financial incentives under 13 schemes and has also hiked pension allowances. It seems as if the government has loosened the purse strings ahead of the General Elections to woo voters.

Non-appointment of regular Police DG: MHA raps Odisha for ignoring SC direction
Non-appointment of regular Police DG: MHA raps Odisha for ignoring SC direction

Following the Ministry of Home Affairs' (MHA) letter to seven states including Odisha regarding the appointment of regular Director General of Police (DGP) despite the availability of eligible officers, discussions on why the Odisha government hasn’t made a regular appointment have started gathering steam. 

BJD ticket race getting ugly as new aspirants openly snub incumbents
BJD ticket race getting ugly as new aspirants openly snub incumbents

At the Balikuda-Erasama constituency in Jagatsinhgpur, youth leader Sanjib Biswal, a ticket aspirant, organised a power show on the plea of a get-together against MLA Ragunandan Das. He even spoke openly against the MLA and asserted that he would win the poll by a huge margin if he is given a ticket.

Odisha leaders, officers will soon be dragged to court: Blackmailing case accused Archana Nag 
Odisha leaders, officers will soon be dragged to court: Blackmailing case accused Archana Nag 

Political leaders and administrative officers of Odisha who are involved in the case and who have used me as a medium to hide their own wrongdoings will be dragged to the court said the blackmailing case accused Archana Nag after coming out from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. 

Puri-Konark Vistadome train service announced 
Puri-Konark Vistadome train service announced 

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sanctioned the new Puri-Konark railway line project.

EPFO Payroll Data Released
EPFO adds 15.62 lakh net members in December 2023; highest in last 3 months

The surge in membership can be attributed to various factors, including increased employment opportunities, a growing awareness of employee benefits, and the effectiveness of EPFO's outreach programs

Odisha Rajya Sabha candidates elected uncontested
Odisha Rajya Sabha candidates elected uncontested

As no other candidates from other parties contested for the three seats, the two nominees of the Biju Janata Dal(BJD), Debasish Samantaray and Subashish Khuntia, and the lone candidate of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Ashwini Vaishnaw were elected uncontested on Tuesday.

Odisha Assembly Elections 2024
Big change on cards, several BJD leaders to quit party: BJP’s Mohan Majhi predicts 1995-like situation in Odisha

According to Majhi, the next two weeks will be crucial and people will see several BJD MLAs and MPs leaving the party. He claimed that the BJP would form the next government in Odisha.

Rapid Response Teams Constituted In Odisha
Man-animal conflict: Rapid Response Teams formed in Odisha, mock drill to rescue animals in distress held

The team members are being trained on the use of tranquiliser and handling other equipment to deal with any emergency situation.

Miscreants striking at will in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar residents in panic mode as burglars strike at will; cops clueless

Be it apartments or any other residential complex, there has been a rise in the incidents of thefts and burglaries in Bhubaneswar. The trend is continuing since October last year. 

Fire personnel to go on mass leave from February 21 
Fire personnel to go on mass leave from February 21 

For the last two months, they have been protesting wearing black badges. They said that as the state government did not meet their demands, they were bound to take the decision of going on mass leave.

IMD predicts rain in Odisha districts
IMD predicts rain, thundershower activities in Odisha districts from Feb 22

A yellow warning for dense fog has been issued for several districts in Odisha on Tuesday.

NDA’s Mission 400: Odisha BJP leaders return from New Delhi with tasks for 100 days 
NDA’s Mission 400: Odisha BJP leaders return from New Delhi with tasks for 100 days 

The BJP has set a target to win 370 Lok Sabha seats and over 400 seats for the NDA in the upcoming elections.    As the current political scenario and equations are different in different states, the party has drawn up special and different battle plans accordingly.    

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