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Odisha: BJD Leader and Former Bhubaneswar MLA Bijay Kumar Mohanty Passes Away
23 hours, 13 minutes ago

Odisha: BJD Leader and Former Bhubaneswar MLA Bijay Kumar Mohanty Passes Away

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha Legislative Assembly member and senior Biju Janata Dal leader Bijay Kumar Mohanty passed away on Sunday afternoon. Dr. Dhananjaya Das, superintendent of Capital Hospital, stated, “Mohanty was brought to the hospital, and upon his arrival, we conducted ECG along with other examinations. We will share the information with the police, and following the inquest, the post-mortem will …

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Daytime temperature plunges as rain adds to winter chill in Bhubaneswar
2 days, 15 hours ago

Daytime temperature plunges as rain adds to winter chill in Bhubaneswar

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Day temperature plunged across the state after a well-marked low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal triggered rains, intensifying the winter chill in Odisha which has been experiencing cold weather conditions for the last few days. While the maximum day temperature in Angul was 21.7 degrees Celsius, Cuttack recorded 22 degree C, Bhubaneswar 22.7 degrees C, Gopalpur 22.3 degrees C …

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Shock and awe in the world of Jatra
2 days, 16 hours ago

Shock and awe in the world of Jatra

The Hindu  

In the Hindu epic Ramayana, Prince Rama of Ayodhya, his wife Sita, and his brother Lakshmana meet Viradha, a ferocious rakshasa, in the dense forests of Dandakaranya. Subrat Kumar Mishra, the manager of Rangamahal, a professional Jatra troupe based in Bhubaneswar, travels across districts with what he calls his “mini-world”. I stopped watching these shows long ago.” Similarly, in Bikrampur …

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Patient Found Hanging in Orthopedic Ward of AIIMS Bhubaneswar
5 days, 21 hours ago

Patient Found Hanging in Orthopedic Ward of AIIMS Bhubaneswar

Deccan Chronicle  

BHUBANESHWAR: The body of a 70-year-old patient was discovered under mysterious circumstances in the orthopedic ward of AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Monday night. The patient, identified as Dilip Kumar Sahu from Atalapur village in Jajpur district, was reportedly found hanging from the ceiling fan above his hospital bed. The exact circumstances leading to the incident remain unclear, raising questions about patient …

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G Udayagiri records season’s coldest 4.80 c
6 days, 15 hours ago

G Udayagiri records season’s coldest 4.80 c

New Indian Express  

“Chilly weather is prevailing as dry and cold northerly and north-westerly wind are blowing towards Odisha,” director of Bhubaneswar meteorological centre Manorama Mohanty said. “The minimum night temperature is expected to gradually rise by 3 to 5 degree C from Tuesday onwards,” Mohanty said. Director of SOA’s Centre for Environment and Climate Sarat Sahu said night temperature is likely to …

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Sprinter Dutee Chand Escapes Road Mishap
1 week, 3 days ago

Sprinter Dutee Chand Escapes Road Mishap

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: India’s celebrated sprinter Dutee Chand on Friday narrowly escaped a serious car accident near OMP Square in Cuttack while returning to state capital Bhubaneswar from Jajpur. Displaying quick thinking, Dutee pursued the truck after the driver attempted to flee and managed to stop it near the Kathajodi Bridge. Although unhurt, Dutee expressed concerns about road safety and driver misconduct, …

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Indian badminton gets a new home: A shuttlecock-inspired academy in Bhubaneswar under Gopichand's guidance
1 week, 3 days ago

Indian badminton gets a new home: A shuttlecock-inspired academy in Bhubaneswar under Gopichand's guidance

Firstpost  

Badminton Association of India President Himanta Biswa Sarma said the new academy in Bhubaneswar will benefit the sport and help in building a strong vibrant sporting culture in India. Designed in the shape of a shuttlecock, the Dalmia Bharat Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy aims to inspire the next generation of Indian badminton stars and produce a gold medallist at the …

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Singapore 1st Country Partner for Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025
1 week, 6 days ago

Singapore 1st Country Partner for Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Singapore will be the first country partner for the upcoming ‘Utkarsh Odisha - Make in Odisha Conclave 2025,’ the state government announced on Tuesday. In a significant diplomatic development, President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam will visit Odisha during his official state visit to India in January 2025. Chief Minister Majhi had extended an invitation to President Shanmugaratnam during his …

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Central PSU official, three others arrested by CBI in bribery case
2 weeks ago

Central PSU official, three others arrested by CBI in bribery case

Hindustan Times  

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Sunday arrested a senior official of central PSU Bridge and Roof Company Limited, a multi-discipline design, engineering, construction and EPC solutions company and three others from Bhubaneswar on charges of indulging in corrupt and illegal activities over awarding work orders and clearing bills in lieu of bribe. The group general manager was alleged to …

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CBI arrests government staffer over Rs 10 lakh bribe, finds cash in his car
2 weeks ago

CBI arrests government staffer over Rs 10 lakh bribe, finds cash in his car

India Today  

The CBI has arrested a senior official of a central PSU in connection with a bribery case after Rs 10 lakh was recovered from a luxury car in which he was travelling in Bhubaneswar, officials said on Sunday. The official, Chanchal Mukherjee, Group General Manager of Bridge and Roof Company, was arrested and two others - Santosh Moharana and middleman …

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AIIMS Bhubaneswar launches eastern India’s first 4D spine and gait analysis laboratory
2 weeks, 4 days ago

AIIMS Bhubaneswar launches eastern India’s first 4D spine and gait analysis laboratory

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: AIIMS-Bhubaneswar has established a state-of-the-art 4D spine and gait analysis laboratory, the first-of-its-kind facility in eastern India. “This lab will enable AIIMS Bhubaneswar to deliver high-quality, personalized rehabilitation services to a wide range of patients, including those with locomotor disabilities, musculoskeletal conditions, and sports injuries,” he stated. Equipped with advanced technology, the 4D spine and gait analysis lab will …

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PM Modi shares ideas on security with police and intelligence brass
3 weeks, 1 day ago

PM Modi shares ideas on security with police and intelligence brass

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with the country’s police and intelligence brass on the second day of the closed-door annual security conference in Bhubaneswar. People familiar with the details of conference said a diverse range of national security issues pertaining to anti-India forces using technology to disrupt India’s growth, conventional challenges such as cross-border terrorism and smuggling, radicalisation …

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Odisha: Modi’s candid interaction with BJP lawmakers goes viral
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Odisha: Modi’s candid interaction with BJP lawmakers goes viral

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s candid interaction with BJP lawmakers in Odisha has taken social media by storm, with a leaked photograph showcasing him in an almost “headmaster-like” demeanor. According to BJP MP Pradeep Purohit, when asked how he manages to balance the relentless demands of governance and party work while remaining stress-free, the Prime Minister’s response was simple yet …

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Pannun threatens to attack Bhubaneswar airport, requests passengers to avoid flying on 'D-Day'
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Pannun threatens to attack Bhubaneswar airport, requests passengers to avoid flying on 'D-Day'

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun issued another threat targeting Biju Patnaik International Airport, as the 59th DG-IG conference is currently underway in Bhubaneswar. However, the email has left security agencies perplexed as it was reportedly written in Odia and warned travellers to avoid flight services at Biju Patnaik International Airport in the state capital on Sunday, December 1. A …

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Pro-Khalistan activities and cybersecurity key topics at DGP meeting
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Pro-Khalistan activities and cybersecurity key topics at DGP meeting

Hindustan Times  

India’s top police and intelligence brass on Friday began annual deliberations on a host of internal and external security issues with a focus on cyber-crimes, pro-Khalistan activities, left-wing extremism, cross-border terrorism, coastal security and increased activities of international drug smugglers, with Union home minister Amit Shah and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval also in attendance. Inaugurating the conference, Shah said …

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Focus on India’s Internal Security and Public Safety’: PM Modi on DGP-IGP Conference in Bhubaneswar
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Focus on India’s Internal Security and Public Safety’: PM Modi on DGP-IGP Conference in Bhubaneswar

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the three-day All India Conference of Director Generals and Inspector Generals of Police 2024 in Bhubaneswar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his enthusiasm for the event, emphasising its focus on strengthening India’s internal security and enhancing public safety. Senior police officers from across India will participate in extensive deliberations on enhancing our internal security framework and addressing …

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PM Modi to hold roadshow, address party workers in Bhubaneswar today
3 weeks, 3 days ago

PM Modi to hold roadshow, address party workers in Bhubaneswar today

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to begin his highly anticipated three-day visit to Odisha today, November 29, 2024. Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to arrive in Bhubaneswar at 2:15 PM today, where he will be warmly welcomed at the airport by state BJP leaders and supporters. The Prime Minister will spend around two hours at the office, where he …

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Odisha: All India DGP-IGP Conference begins in Bhubaneswar, PM Modi, Amit Shah to attend
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Odisha: All India DGP-IGP Conference begins in Bhubaneswar, PM Modi, Amit Shah to attend

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are set to attend a three-day All India DGP/IGP Conference in Odisha. This will also provide senior police officials with a valuable opportunity to present their perspectives and suggestions on critical policing and internal security matters that impact the country to the Prime Minister. PM Modi on three-day conference Ahead …

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Starting from January 1, Odisha to have direct flights to five more cities
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Starting from January 1, Odisha to have direct flights to five more cities

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Bhubaneswar will have direct air connectivity to five more cities of the country from the start of the new year. Director of Biju Patnaik International Airport Prasanna Pradhan said, flight operations will connect Indore, Dehradun, Lucknow, Jaipur and Kochi. With the addition of the new destinations, BPIA will have direct flight operations to 34 cities including four international locations. …

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Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates 59th DG-IG conference in Odisha
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates 59th DG-IG conference in Odisha

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 59th DGs and IGs conference at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar on Friday. In a statement issued on Friday, the Prime Minister’s office said the conference will provide an interactive platform to senior officers and security administrators to freely discuss and debate over diverse national security-related issues as well as various operational, …

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Odisha to have South Asia’s first elephant centre for species survival
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Odisha to have South Asia’s first elephant centre for species survival

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: In a first-of-its-kind initiative that would support conservation of elephants in South and Southeast Asia, Odisha government has accepted a proposal for establishment a Centre for Species Survival of Asian Elephants near Bhubaneswar. The centre will not only enhance the protection of Asian elephants across 13 range countries in South and South East Asia including India but also be …

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Odisha makes extensive preparation for President Droupadi Murmu’s 5-day visit
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Odisha makes extensive preparation for President Droupadi Murmu’s 5-day visit

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has initiated comprehensive preparations for President Droupadi Murmu’s five-day state visit, set to begin on December 3. Chief secretary Manoj Ahuja chaired a high-level review meeting on Friday with DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, development commissioner Anu Garg, and additional chief secretary Satyabrat Sahu to finalise the arrangements. On December 3, President Murmu will arrive in Bhubaneswar …

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Man who arrived in Bhubaneswar to meet son killed in road accident
1 month ago

Man who arrived in Bhubaneswar to meet son killed in road accident

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR : The death trap of Palasuni Square here claimed yet another life as a 55-year-old man was run over by a speeding truck on Thursday forenoon. The deceased Prashant Kumar Bej of Bhadrak had arrived in the capital city on the very day to visit his son Partha who was waiting for him on the other side of the …

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Vigilance arrests Odisha sub-collector, OSPHWC DGM
1 month ago

Vigilance arrests Odisha sub-collector, OSPHWC DGM

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The state Vigilance on Tuesday arrested two government officials including Kamakhyanagar sub-collector Narayan Chandra Nayak for allegedly possessing assets disproportionate to their known sources of income. The assets of the OAS officer included two triple-storey buildings in Bhubaneswar and Bhadrak, one double-storey building in Bhadrak, 14 high-value plots, Rs 37.5 lakh deposit, Rs 1.48 lakh in cash, 366 gram …

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