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.

A Traffic Signal In Bhubaneswar
No leeway for red-light jumpers in Bhubaneswar anymore, violators to be forwarded to court

Speaking about the drive, Bhubaneswar Traffic DCP PK Rout said, “We are conducting this drive at AG square, Laxmisagar square, Jaydev Vihar square and Khandagiri square in the first phase. Our focus in this drive is on red-light jumpers.”

Misbehaviour with Swedish woman tourist: Lingaraj servitor awarded 18-month jail term 
Misbehaviour with Swedish woman tourist: Lingaraj servitor awarded 18-month jail term 

The JMFC court pronounced its verdict and sentenced accused Kundu Mohapatra to a jail term of 18 months. Police had produced a charge-sheet against him in four days. 

MCC enforcement: Slow removal of political posters in Odisha draws criticism
MCC enforcement: Slow removal of political posters in Odisha draws criticism

While the MCC enforcement was a bit fast in Rourkela, it was found to be dead slow in Bhubaneswar.

‘Love triangle’ murder in Bhubaneswar: Police arrest main accused, girlfriend
‘Love triangle’ murder in Bhubaneswar: Police arrest main accused, girlfriend

The main accused Kanha Pradhan alias Pinku, who allegedly hacked Anjan Kumar Behera to death, was arrested along with his girlfriend identified as Niharika.  As per sources, Niharika is the conspirator of the murder.

Odisha Journalists
Journalists and their demands ignored again by Odisha government

Journalists across Odisha have time and again been demanding some benefits including pension, which comes under the purview of social security. So far their demands have fallen on deaf ears.

Odisha Elections 2024
Odisha Elections 2024: Focus on enforcement, curbing fake news, says DGP

For polling in Maoist areas, the senior official said that soon a meeting with Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh officials will be held and necessary action will be taken in this regard.

Uliburu mining scam back in focus; prime accused Deepak Gupta, brother depose before ED
Uliburu mining scam back in focus; prime accused Deepak Gupta, brother depose before ED

Two weeks ago, the ED team raided 12 locations in Kolkata and Odisha as part of its investigation into the mining scam. The ED  seized a luxury car, jewelleries worth Rs 1.24 crore, Rs 30 lakh cash and froze bank accounts with Rs 1.23 crore deposits.   

Odisha chit fund scam: Seashore Group CMD appears before ED for second time
Odisha chit fund scam: Seashore Group CMD appears before ED for second time

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has been interrogating Seashore Group CMD Prashant Das because it is said that the ED is convinced that more assets of Das haven’t been attached as yet. 

Orange alert for thunderstorm, lightning
IMD predicts heavy rainfall between 7-11cm in several Odisha districts

As per the IMD, several parts of Odisha are likely to experience heavy rainfall activities during this period. Orange and yellow warnings have also been issued for several districts in this regard.

Wife Of The Deceased
'Unrequited love for sister-in-law': Man ‘thrashes cousin brother to death’ for objecting romantic advancements

As per reports, Akshay was found in a pool of blood at Nuasahi village on Sunday night. He had injuries on his head and other parts of the body. The villagers took him to a nearby private hospital. However, he succumbed to his injuries on Monday morning while undergoing treatment.

Credit card
What to do if credit card issued without your consent?

Card issuers are prohibited from issuing unsolicited credit cards and are required to seek prior and explicit consent from the customer before issuing a card.

Rain and Hailstorm
Norwester with hailstorm likely to pound Odisha on March 19, 20; orange warning issued

As per an IMD bulletin, an orange warning has been issued for 12 districts for tomorrow. During this time, gusty wind is likely to blow at a speed of 40 to 50 kilometers per hour.

Elections 2024: BJP, BJD & Congress in Odisha step up exercise on candidate selection
Elections 2024: BJP, BJD & Congress in Odisha step up exercise on candidate selection

The three parties are weighing the pros and cons of the candidates of three categories – youth, women and senior leaders -- apart from their winnability. All three parties have multiple ticket hopefuls in almost all Assembly seats, as per reports.

Depleting Water Level From Wells In Bhubaneswar
Groundwater level of 9 Odisha blocks in semi-critical stage, experts warn Bengaluru-like situation

As per the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), the semi-critical blocks are Khordha, Bhubaneswar, Bolagarh, Talcher, Baliapal, Korei, Jharsuguda, Nayagarh and Nuapada. In Bhubaneswar block, 86 per cent of the recharged-groundwater is extracted every year.

Bhubaneswar-Vishakhapatnam Vande Bharat express train starts operations
Bhubaneswar-Vishakhapatnam Vande Bharat express train starts operations

For a long time, people from various walks of life and outfits had been demanding before the East Coast Railways for daily passenger train service between Bhubaneswar and Vishakhapatnam. Over one lakh people living in Odisha are expected to benefit from the routine train service, reports said.

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