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.

Leopard Poaching Racket Busted
Odisha JTF cracks 4-year-old mystery surrounding leopard poaching; 7 arrested

On February 5, 2024, a leopard skin was seized from two accused, who fled the spot. However, the duo was nabbed subsequently.

General Elections 2024
General elections 2024: BJP declares core and election committees for Odisha; Jay Panda in 3 committees

National General Secretary and State Prabhari, Sunil Bansal, State Sah-Prabhari Vijaypal Singh Tomar, and State Sah Prabhari Lata Usendi are also part of the state core committee as special invitees.

Allocation to Odisha in railways increasing: Former Railways official 
Allocation to Odisha in railways increasing: Former Railways official 

“For the first time the allocation in railways crossed Rs 10,000 crore for Odisha in 2022-23 and the modernisation work of 58 Railway stations in Odisha is underway. Work to make the Puri and Bhubaneswar Railway stations world-class was initiated during the term of Ashwini Vaishnaw,” he added.

Rajya Sabha Election
Rajya Sabha election: Ask BJD supremo, says Odisha BJP chief on ruling party's support to Ashwini Vaishnaw

To a media query on the reason behind the ruling party’s backing BJP candidate for Upper House, Samal said, “BJP’s candidate Ashiwini Vaishnaw will file his nomination tomorrow and we will win in such a political scenario.”

Rajya Sabha Election
‘Tactical larger plan’: Odisha Congress blasts BJD for backing BJP Rajya Sabha nominee Ashwini Vaishnaw

Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the newly-appointed in-charge of the Odisha Congress, Ajoy Kumar wrote, “BJP-BJD bonhomie! The ‘Tactical Larger plan’ of the two erstwhile ‘married alliance’ is on the move!.”

Ashwini Vaishnaw’s Odisha visit triggers speculation over Rajya Sabha nomination 
Ashwini Vaishnaw’s Odisha visit triggers speculation over Rajya Sabha nomination 

As per reports, the Union Railway Minister is coming to Odisha on a two-day visit starting from tomorrow. Though some programmes have been scheduled on February 14, he has no specific programmes on February 15, the last date for nomination filing for Rajya Sabha. This has given credence to the speculation, even though both parties have not yet given any indications.

Electricity Tariffs in Odisha
Electricity tariff slashed in Odisha for domestic consumers; check OERC’s announcement

For the last three years, the tariff in the above-mentioned category has remained unchanged. Similarly, the fixed monthly charges for BPL consumers have been reduced from Rs 80 to Rs 70 per month.

Students in Odisha
Plus 3 and PG students to get scholarships in Odisha 

All students are eligible for the scholarship, except the students whose parents are Income Tax payers or permanent Government employees.

Third Rajya Sabha nominee from Odisha: Suspense continues as BJD remains tight-lipped
Third Rajya Sabha nominee from Odisha: Suspense continues as BJD remains tight-lipped

Various circles are busy doing guesswork about the probability of a leader being chosen either from southern or western Odisha. Observers believe that in his usual style of functioning, the BJD supremo and Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik may spring a surprise.

Rainfall Alert
Rainfall likely on Basant Panchami in Odisha; Yellow alert issued for dense fog

Some districts of the state are also likely to experience light to moderate rain/thundershower activities on Basant Panchami tomorrow.

Fake Social Media Handles
After fake websites, CBSE warns students against bogus social media handles

In its latest advisory, the CBSE has shared a list of 30 X (formerly Twitter) handles. Sources said that these fake handles are allegedly spreading misinformation using the name and logo of CBSE.

MP Aparajita Sarangi
MP Aparajita Sarangi presents report card of 50 achievements in 5 years

As per her report card, out of the total 14,317 complaints, 12,598 have been resolved. That is 88 percent of the public grievances, which have been resolved by Sarangi.

BJD candidates file nomination for Rajya Sabha election
BJD’s Debasish Samantaray, Subhasish Khuntia file nomination for Rajya Sabha election

CM Naveen Patnaik and other BJD leaders were present during the filing of the nomination papers in the state Assembly today.

General Elections 2024
Odisha CM Naveen has outsourced govt, officers only busy in branding; BJP will form govt, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Chouhan targeted the state government soon after arriving at Bhubaneswar airport today. He is scheduled to visit Jagatsinghpur and meet booth-level works and review Lok Sabha election preparedness in Cuttack

Wild Elephant
Tusker injured after swallowing crude bomb succumbs in Bhubaneswar

The elephant reportedly swallowed a crude bomb suspected to be planted by poachers to hunt wild boars 15 days back. It was seriously injured after the bomb exploded. The injured elephant was spotted by forest department officials yesterday.

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