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.

Minor girl set on fire in Puri: Victim undergoes skin grafting; Crime Branch at Delhi AIIMS
Minor girl set on fire in Puri: Victim undergoes skin grafting; Crime Branch at Delhi AIIMS

A minor girl from Balanga, Puri, set on fire by bike-borne miscreants, undergoes critical skin grafting at Delhi AIIMS. Skin grafting surgery commenced at around 10.00 AM today, expected to take five to six hours. Yesterday, the operation had been delayed as the victim had a mild fever. Odisha's Crime Branch team reaches AIIMS and investigates the case.

No-confidence motion will boomerang on Opposition: Odisha Minister Suresh Pujari
No-confidence motion will boomerang on Opposition: Odisha Minister Suresh Pujari

Odisha Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari counters OPCC chief Bhakta Das's call for a no-confidence motion against the BJP government, asserting it would expose the opposition's failures rather than harm the administration.

Cyclonic circulation over Bay of Bengal to trigger heavy rainfall in Odisha
Cyclonic circulation over Bay of Bengal to trigger heavy rainfall in Odisha

A cyclonic circulation over the northern Bay of Bengal may form a low-pressure area, triggering widespread rainfall in Odisha. IMD has issued Orange and Yellow Warnings for several districts, with Red Warnings for Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar.

If BJD brings ‘no-confidence’ motion against BJP govt, we will support: Odisha Congress Chief
If BJD brings ‘no-confidence’ motion against BJP govt, we will support: Odisha Congress Chief

Odisha Congress President Bhakta Das challenges BJD to support a no-confidence motion against the BJP-led government, emphasising women's justice. During a press conference, Das urged the BJD to support the move if it is truly serious about women’s rights and justice. BJD awaits official notification, while BJP dismisses Congress's relevance.

Subhadra Yojana: 1.88 lakh left out beneficiaries to receive Installments!
Subhadra Yojana: 1.88 lakh left out beneficiaries to receive Installments!

Odisha's Deputy CM Pravati Parida announced a review to include 1.88 lakh left-out women beneficiaries in Subhadra Yojana's third installment on Raksha Bandhan, involving IIM Sambalpur and W&CD. As part of this effort, feedback from around 22,000 beneficiaries across different regions of the State will be collected within the next month.

Odisha to get 56 new JMFC courts; 840 posts to be created
Odisha to get 56 new JMFC courts; 840 posts to be created

The Odisha government approves 56 new JMFC courts to enhance judicial infrastructure, aiming to reduce case pendency and improve justice access in rural areas.

Low pressure area likely over Bay of Bengal; IMD predicts heavy rain in Odisha districts
Low pressure area likely over Bay of Bengal; IMD predicts heavy rain in Odisha districts

IMD predicts a cyclonic circulation over North Bay of Bengal may intensify into a low-pressure area, causing heavy rainfall in Odisha, with a Yellow Warning for four districts.

Vigilance tightens grip: Odisha government officials found owning 100-plus plots
Vigilance tightens grip: Odisha government officials found owning 100-plus plots

Odisha Vigilance uncovers massive illegal land acquisitions by senior officials, including Nityananda Nayak with 115 plots and Pravas Kumar Pradhan with 105, highlighting widespread corruption.

BMC Engineer under scanner as Vigilance conducts simultaneous searches at 4 locations in Odisha
BMC Engineer under scanner as Vigilance conducts simultaneous searches at 4 locations in Odisha

Odisha Vigilance raided four locations linked to BMC Executive Engineer Jagannath Pattnaik over disproportionate assets allegations, involving high-level teams and extensive searches.

Harassment in Bhubaneswar; Woman targeted while returning home at AG square, accused arrested
Harassment in Bhubaneswar; Woman targeted while returning home at AG square, accused arrested

A young woman was harassed and her mobile snatched by Dillip Dalai at AG Square, Bhubaneswar, leading to his arrest by Capital Police.

Major change in Odisha bureaucracy; several IAS-cadre officers reshuffled
Major change in Odisha bureaucracy; several IAS-cadre officers reshuffled

The Odisha Government has announced a major administrative reshuffle, transferring and posting several IAS officers, including Chanchal Rana as BMC Commissioner and Roopa Roshan Sahoo as Secretary to the Governor. This major bureaucratic rejig aims to streamline administrative efficiency and bring dynamic leadership to key positions in the State.

Odisha plans auction of 22 additional mines, announces Minister
Odisha plans auction of 22 additional mines, announces Minister

Odisha's Mines Minister Bibhuti Jena announces the auction of 22 more mines to boost state revenue and industrial growth, criticizing previous delays.

Odisha Cabinet expansion buzz; State BJP Chief Manmohan Samal visits Delhi
Odisha Cabinet expansion buzz; State BJP Chief Manmohan Samal visits Delhi

BJP state president Manmohan Samal and organisation secretary Manas Mohanty head to Delhi amid speculation of Odisha cabinet expansion and filling vacant posts.

AIIMS Bhubaneswar gets BHISHM Cubes; AI-powered mobile hospitals for disaster response
AIIMS Bhubaneswar gets BHISHM Cubes; AI-powered mobile hospitals for disaster response

AIIMS Bhubaneswar has been equipped with three BHISHM Cubes, advanced modular mobile medical units, to enhance disaster response healthcare, ensuring rapid medical aid in inaccessible areas.

KIIT student suicides: UGC issues ‘show-cause’ notice to varsity after probe panel finds serious lapses
KIIT student suicides: UGC issues ‘show-cause’ notice to varsity after probe panel finds serious lapses

UGC issues show-cause notice to KIIT University following a probe panel's findings of serious lapses after two student suicides, including Nepalese student Prakriti Lamsal, highlighting mental health and safety concerns. This matter is being treated with the utmost seriousness given its sensitive and tragic nature, the Grants Commission expressed.

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