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.

Cyclone Michaung to trigger heavy rainfall in Odisha
Cyclone Michaung: Orange warning for heavy rainfall in Odisha districts till Dec 6 early hours

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for the Andhra Pradesh coast as the severe cyclonic storm Michaung was expected to move nearly northwards and cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast close to Bapatla today.

UGC Directive On Selfie Points In Universities, Colleges
UGC asks universities, colleges to set up selfie points; politics heats up in Odisha

In its letter, the UGC further believed that these selfie points would not only serve as a source of pride but also enlighten every citizen about the transformative initiatives that have propelled India’s growth on the global stage.

BJP Leader Irasis Acharya
BJP Lashes Out at Odisha Govt Over NCRB Report, Ambabhona Police Station Vandalism

Addressing a press conference in Bhubaneswar, BJP leader Irasis Acharya said, “Odisha has recorded a nearly two-fold increase in violent crimes in 2022. While almost 22244 cases of violent crimes were registered in 2021, the number rose to 40566 in 2022."

Cyclone Michaung
Cyclone Michaung: School holiday declared in Gajapati tomorrow; Bhubaneswar airport cancels 2 flights

ODRAF teams have been divided into three teams and one team each will be sent to Raigad and Mohana which are vulnerable places, said the Collector.

Cyclone Michaung: Govt ready for any situation, rescue teams deployed, says Odisha SRC
Cyclone Michaung: Govt ready for any situation, rescue teams deployed, says Odisha SRC

The SRC stated that as per the forecast of the IMD, though the cyclonic storm will have no direct impact on Odisha, some parts of the state including Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati and Ganjam are likely to experience heavy rainfall under its influence.

As accidents rise, Odisha Transport dept & NHAI indulge in blame game over Illegal parking
As accidents rise, Odisha Transport dept & NHAI indulge in blame game over Illegal parking

In a letter to the NHAI superintendent, Secretary of the Transport Department Usha Padhi said that tragic accident happened on the NH-20 due to the insensitive attitude and negligence of the NHAI’s patrolling staff. She warned that criminal cases will be initiated against those responsible. 

Cyclone Michaung
Cyclone Michaung: 60 trains cancelled, ECoR opens crisis management cell

As per the projected path, the severe cyclonic storm is likely to cross South Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Machilipatnam, close to Bapatla during forenoon of December 5 as a severe cyclonic storm.

14 stolen Royal Enfield Bullets Recovered
Commissionerate Police busts inter-state gang of robbers stealing Royal Enfield Bullets

The Khandagiri Police recovered 23 stolen two-wheelers, including 14 Royal Enfield bullets from three robbers who have been arrested in this connection.

Cyclone Michaung
Cyclone Michaung to trigger heavy rainfall in some Odisha districts: IMD DG

The severe cyclonic storm Michaung is likely to cross South Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Machilipatnam, close to Bapatla during the forenoon of December 5 as a severe cyclonic storm.

Odisha BJP President Manmohan Samal
PM Modi's popularity in Odisha will reflect in 2024 elections: Manmohan Samal

Addressing a press conference in Bhubaneswar, Samal on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highest popularity rating in Odisha and it will definitely reflect in the next elections.

Odisha Congress not disheartened by poll results of three states: PCC president
Odisha Congress not disheartened by poll results of three states: PCC president

BJD leader Samir Ranjan Dash asserted that the people of Odisha have much faith in the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and the BJD. This has been proved in the past and will be proved again in the upcoming elections

Odisha BJP euphoric over poll results in 3 states; Manmohan Samal optimistic about party’s victory in 2024
Odisha BJP euphoric over poll results in 3 states; Manmohan Samal optimistic about party’s victory in 2024

Asked about a persistent perception that if the BJD and the BJP will have a friendly match in the 2024 elections, Manmohan Samal termed it as baseless, saying that it is the conspiracy of the ruling party which is creating such a perception as part of its strategy to induce confusion among people. 

Chhattisgarh Election Results 2023
Chhattisgarh election results will have impact on Odisha: BJP VP Jay Panda

BJP National Vice-President Baijayant 'Jay' Panda today credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for the superb performance of the saffron party in the Hindi heartland states of Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

Cyclone Michaung
Cyclone Michaung: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Odisha districts, Orange warning issued

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday informed that the cyclonic storm Michaung is currently about 290 km east-southeast of Puducherry, 290 km southeast of Chennai, 420 km southeast of Nellore.

Cyclone Michaung Updates
Cyclone Michaung likely to trigger heavy rainfall in these states; check Odisha forecast

As per the forecast, the cyclonic storm Michaung is likely to trigger heavy rainfall in several states including coastal Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Odisha.

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