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.

Why BJD chose newbie Manmath over Shreemayee for Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha seat?
Why BJD chose newbie Manmath over Shreemayee for Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha seat?

Public buzz is back about why the ruling party has pitted a political newbie against an experienced BJP leader like Aparajita Sarangi, even though it was earlier speculated that the BJD was planning to field its general secretary Shreemayee Mishra against Sarangi.

Elections 2024
Commissionerate Police nabs 2 criminals, seizes 5 semi-automatic pistols in Bhubaneswar

A massive drive has already been launched by the Commissionerate Police keeping in view the upcoming elections in Odisha.

Odisha Elections 2024
Odisha Congress MLA Suresh Routray’s son Manmath joins BJD ahead of 2024 elections

Ahead of his joining, Manmath said that both his father Sura Routray and CM Naveen Patnaik have the same ideology; and, they want to serve the people of Odisha.

BJD dithers over candidate selection as infighting grows acute
BJD dithers over candidate selection as infighting grows acute

Multiple ticket aspirants have been a cause of headache for the BJD and they have started revolting against the incumbent legislators. Various circles are now abuzz about how the party will manage the rebels. Speculations are rife that rebels might seek sanctuary in the BJP.

Battle for western Odisha: BJD faces uphill challenge as BJP's roots deepen 
Battle for western Odisha: BJD faces uphill challenge as BJP's roots deepen 

In the 2019 elections, the saffron party proved its strength and entrenched itself in western Odisha by winning most of the Lok Saba seats.

‘Brain dead’ CRPF jawan from Odisha goes to glory after donating heart and liver
‘Brain dead’ CRPF jawan from Odisha goes to glory after donating heart and liver

Forty-eight-year-old CRPF jawan, Krushnachandra Mohabhoi, a resident of Sarua in Khordha district was declared brain dead on March 20 while he was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. 

Nandankanan Zoo welcomes three new guests as lioness gives birth to three cubs 
Nandankanan Zoo welcomes three new guests as lioness gives birth to three cubs 

Rewa, the lioness at Nandankanan Zoological Park, has given birth to three male cubs on Monday.

Many luxury cars seized in Bhubaneswar in drunken driving crackdown 
Many luxury cars seized in Bhubaneswar in drunken driving crackdown 

Commissionerate Police seized these high-end cars including brands like Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, and Range Rover among others on Sunday night during a crackdown on drunk drivers.

Jharpada Jail Clash: Lower rank officials made scapegoats to hide deep mismanagement?
Jharpada Jail Clash: Lower rank officials made scapegoats to hide deep mismanagement?

Action against the Warden and Chief Warder in Jharpada jail group clash has led many to question if they have been made scapegoats to protect seniors.

Aparajita Sarangi
There is an undercurrent against BJD in Odisha; who is actual leader of BJD, questions BJP's LS candidate Aparajita Sarangi

Taking a swipe at BJD, Sarangi said, “There is an undercurrent against BJD in Odisha. People are asking who is the actual leader of BJD and who is ruling Odisha? When BJD wants to get votes, they show the face of CM Naveen Patnaik. But another person is ruling the State.”

Former Khallikote MLA Purna Chandra Sethy quits BJD
Former Khallikote MLA Purna Chandra Sethy quits BJD

In a jolt to the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Khallikote’s former MLA Purna Chandra Sethy resigned from the party on Monday.

Holi Stalls In Cuttack
Markets decked up, Twin City residents all set to play Holi tomorrow; demand grows for herbal colours

The business of colours and other goods in Cuttack is expected to be on the higher side, especially with the new herbal Holi concept gaining popularity for several reasons.

Odisha Elections 2024: BJD youth leaders imparted poll mantra to woo first-time voters 
Odisha Elections 2024: BJD youth leaders imparted poll mantra to woo first-time voters 

BJD has set eyes on about 8 lakh first-time voters who are going to exercise their franchise in the upcoming elections.

No-holds-barred fight in Odisha: BJP leader Manmohan Samal
No-holds-barred fight in Odisha: BJP leader Manmohan Samal

Samal said, "We have discussed threadbare about Odisha elections. Everything was put forth before the CEC. It is up to them to decide on the poll strategies and accordingly elections will be fought.”

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