News from Bhubaneswar

Congress workers, led by Youth and Student wings, protested at CM Mohan Charan Majhi's residence in Bhubaneswar over the Gopalpur beach gangrape case, demanding justice and action against the accused.

TPREL launches affordable rooftop solar initiative in Odisha under 'Ghar Ghar Solar', offering systems from Rs 2,499 with subsidies, aiming to boost clean energy adoption.

Under Odisha's Capital Redevelopment Project, 410 government quarters in Bhubaneswar will be demolished to make way for a modern guest house and vertical buildings. Affected officials have six months to vacate, with relocation options available. Around 1,500 new quarters will be built by replacing these old and abandoned ones.

Odisha's Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari announces a major overhaul of the state's British-era land classification system, reducing 7,000 land types to 27 and streamlining ownership categories for clarity and efficiency. The current system recognises around 3,000 types of land ownership.

Two youths died and five were hospitalised in Bhubaneswar after consuming suspected spurious liquor from a sealed shop, prompting an Excise SP-led investigation. Excise team inspected the stock and collected liquor samples for testing. Things will become clear after a chemical test report comes in.

Odisha government issues high alert as diarrhoea cases surge, with 10% cholera-positive samples. Emergency meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, with daily reviews and preventive measures initiated. As per health officials, out of the total samples tested, the cholera bacteria (Vibrio cholerae) were found in at least 10 percent of them.

A low pressure area over Southwest Bangladesh and Gangetic West Bengal is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning to Odisha from June 17 to 20, with IMD issuing orange and yellow warnings for several districts.

Odisha's School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond announced the reopening of all government and private schools on June 20, addressing concerns and ensuring safety measures are in place.

Odisha govt to integrate ambulance services with Odisha Yatri app, enabling online bookings for faster emergency response, as announced by Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena.

A high-level security meeting was held at Biju Patnaik International Airport for PM Narendra Modi's June 20 visit to Odisha, featuring a roadshow and public event marking BJP's first year in power.

A low pressure area over Southwest Bangladesh and Gangetic West Bengal, influenced by a cyclonic circulation, is expected to intensify, bringing widespread rainfall to Odisha. The IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts till June 19.

Odisha Government approved eight mega projects worth Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore, set to create over 60,200 jobs across sectors like Aluminium, Chemicals, and Steel. The mega projects, spread across six districts such as Dhenkanal, Ganjam, Jajpur, Keonjhar, Khordha, and Sambalpur.

Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb criticizes ISKCON for conducting Lord Jagannath's Snana Yatra on unsanctioned dates, calling it a disrespect to tradition and urging legal action. He emphasised that if festivals like Janmastami and Shivratri are observed on exact Tithis, why should Lord Jagannath’s rituals be treated differently?

A surge in diarrhoea and cholera cases in Jajpur, Odisha, has prompted a Central Team's intervention, highlighting the need for urgent containment strategies and improved hygiene practices. Officials have clarified that the outbreak is not a pandemic; rather, it is at an endemic stage, meaning it is persistent but localised.

Unidentified burglars stole gold jewellery worth Rs 5 lakh from a house in Bhubaneswar's Niladri Vihar during Raja celebrations, exploiting the homeowners' absence. The miscreants broke a window to gain entry into the house. The victim family had gone to Puri for a visit when the burglary occurred.