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.

BSF In Odisha
Republic Day special: BSF’s valour adds strength to Odisha Police security in Naxal-hit districts

BSF’s strategic deployment in Odisha started in 2010 in the Naxal-affected areas of Koraput and Malkangiri districts. Later, its deployment was extended to Nabarangpur and Rayagada districts in 2013.

Pre-activated SIM Card Menace
Pre-activated SIM cards and cyber crime; several rackets busted, many still thriving in Odisha

Criminals running extortion rackets and cyber frauds are the biggest users of such pre-activated SIM cards. Such SIM cards also have huge adverse national security implications as those are used by terrorist and insurgent groups, said former Odisha DGP BK Sharma

Governor Raghubar Das Unfurls National Flag In Bhubaneswar
Odisha Governor Raghubar Das unfurls National Flag at state-level Republic Day celebration

The Governor unfurled the Tricolor in the presence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and other dignitaries. Das also received the guard of honour while IPS officer AB Shilpa led the parade on the occasion.

Odisha BJP Mahila Morcha review meeting held, blueprint prepared to connect with women voters  
Odisha BJP Mahila Morcha review meeting held, blueprint prepared to connect with women voters  

BJP National Vice President & Mahila Morcha in-charge, Baijayant Panda conducted the organisational review meeting in the presence of Odisha BJP president Manmohan Samal, office bearers & others.

R-Day Parade: Odisha tableau to showcase famous Raghurajpur craftsmanship
R-Day Parade: Odisha tableau to showcase famous Raghurajpur craftsmanship

The tableau will showcase the wonderful craftsmanship and artistry as reflected through Raghurajpur pattachitra, and handicrafts. Moreover, it will highlight women empowerment in rural areas promoted through cottage industries. 

Odisha govt misleading, threatening college students with Nua-O: BJP  
Odisha govt misleading, threatening college students with Nua-O: BJP  

BJP leader Anil Biswal said, "Certainly, education is not the priority of the government. Even examinations of FM University and GM University have been cancelled for Nua-O. Students were asked to attend the Nua O programme. The state government is against education and the interests of students.”

AIIMS-Bhubaneswar launches drone-assisted healthcare delivery service
AIIMS-Bhubaneswar launches drone-assisted healthcare delivery service

During the launch, blood pouches were sent by a drone to the Tangi CHC. In times of emergencies, it will be easier for AIIMS to deliver medicines, testing kits, and other healthcare tools through drones to patients in other hospitals, or people in hilly areas. 

Odisha CEO Nikunja Bihari Dhal
2024 Elections: Exclusive voting arrangements for on-duty polling officials, divyangs in Odisha

The move is expected to address the issue pertaining to exercising the voting rights of polling officials, informed Odisha Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Nikunja Bihari Dhal.

Weather Conditions Improve In Odisha
Weather conditions improve in Odisha, minimum temp likely to fall: IMD

As per the IMD, the minimum temperature (Night temperature) is very likely to fall by 2 to 3 degree Celsius during the next 48 hours at many places over the districts of Odisha and there will be no large change thereafter.

Congress Marries Off BJD With BJP
BJP weds BJD! Alleging nexus, Odisha Congress solemnises satirical marriage of both parties

The humorous wedding was solemniseed at Master Canteen Square in Bhubaneswar on Thursday with a proper alter and the pundit conducting a yajna with marriage mantras.

OJEE 2024 Exam Date Announced
OJEE 2024 exam date announced, registration from January 25

Senior officials informed that the registrations for the OJEE 2024 will start from January 25 and the last date is March 25, 2024.

15 from Odisha to get President's Medal For Gallantry
Republic Day 2024: 15 from Odisha to get President’s Medal for Gallantry, 11 meritorious service; check full list

A total of 1132 personnel of Police, Fire Service, Home Guard & Civil Defence and Correctional Service have been awarded Gallantry/Service Medals, informed the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Declining child sex ratio in Odisha sets alarm bells ringing
Declining child sex ratio in Odisha sets alarm bells ringing

The report says there are 925 girl children at birth for every 1,000 boys in the state while the sex ratio has been abysmally low at put at 8:10 in Nayagarh, Ganjam, Cuttack, Subarnapur, Jagatsinghpur, Dhenkanal and Jharsuguda.  

Sanjeeb Panda New Police Commissioner
Sanjeeb Panda new Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner, 6 SPs transferred

Incumbent Police Commissioner Soumendra Priyadarshi has been transferred and appointed as Intelligence Director.

BJD's New Campaign
General elections 2024: Speculations rife over BJD’s Parivaar Sampark Abhiyan after padayatra

While the BJD has opted for the ‘Parivaar Sampark’ campaign, the BJP is gearing up to connect with 1 crore families and the Congress leaders will tour across Odisha in buses.

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