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.

Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari to launch Rs 5,000 crore worth highway projects in Odisha; likely to make big announcement

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will visit Odisha on April 17 to launch Rs 5,000 crore highway projects. The visit includes cultural events and project reviews.

Road Accident By KIIT University Bus
Woman dies after being hit by KIIT University bus near Utkal Hospital in Bhubaneswar; was driver drunk? 

Passersby and locals quickly gathered at the scene, stopped the university bus, and prevented it from leaving the area. The atmosphere turned tense as people expressed anger over careless driving and demanded accountability from the authorities of KIIT University.

Organ trafficking suspected in abduction of divyang woman’s baby in Bhubaneswar
Organ trafficking suspected in abduction of divyang woman’s baby in Bhubaneswar

The abduction of a child near Ram Mandir, Bhubaneswar raises organ trafficking concerns. Police rescued the child in Balasore using CCTV footage, detaining a suspect.

Traffic chaos, accidents plague key road connecting Jatni and Bhubaneswar
Traffic chaos, accidents plague key road connecting Jatni and Bhubaneswar

Daily commuters suffer on NH-16 stretch from Talakheta Square as expansion stalls. Locals demand urgent action, while officials assure work to commence post land acquisition.

No fishing along Odisha coast for 61 days starting today
No fishing along Odisha coast for 61 days starting today, here’s why

Odisha initiates a 61-day fishing ban from April 15 to June 14 to conserve marine life. The ban impacts mechanised boats but exempts traditional ones, affecting thousands of fishermen.

Odia Jatra comedian Dayanidhi barred by theatre outfit over script criticism
Odia Jatra comedian Dayanidhi barred by theatre outfit over script criticism

Comedian Dayanidhi faces a ban from Odisha's Jatra Masters' Association for critiquing script quality, sparking debate across the State. Dayanidhi's critique focused on the alleged deficiency of innovative dialogues in comedy scripts in theatres.

Viral Video
Desi innovation at its peak: Man rides bike with 2 kids in poultry crate, internet can't keep calm

The video doesn’t reveal the man’s identity or the purpose of the ride, but one thing is certain — it has captivated the online community.

Child Kidnapping in Bhubaneswar
Multiple teams formed to rescue toddler kidnapped from visually impaired mother’s lap in Bhubaneswar

Civic society groups and child rights activists have expressed their outrage and urged the administration to not only trace the child but also to implement stronger security and rehabilitation measures for the city’s most vulnerable citizens.

Tarini Temple
Odisha CM announces Rs 215 crore development plan for Ghatagaon Tarini Temple on Odia New Year

The announcement was made today as part of the state government’s renewed commitment to preserve and promote Odisha’s rich religious and cultural heritage.

War between BJD MPs
BJD MP Debashish Samantaray takes indirect aim at party MP Sulata Deo alleging discipline breach

The controversy traces back to the recent Waqf Bill voting, which triggered a series of public statements within the BJD leaders. It began with BJD Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra’s social media post, which sparked reactions from within the party. 

Who is trying to hijack BJD
Who is attempting to hijack BJD? Party MLA’s letter to Naveen Patnaik sparks speculation

In the letter, MLA Swain reportedly raised serious concerns over the functioning of the party's organisational structure and demanded the party chief not to let a few individuals ‘hijack’ the BJD and distort the social fabric or deepen regional imbalance.

UG PG Admission
Applications for Plus 3 admission to begin on April 16 under NEP 2020 framework

The new academic session for +3 courses is scheduled to begin from July 10, 2025. This shift aligns with the NEP 2020 reforms, which emphasize flexibility, multidisciplinary learning, and student-centric approaches in higher education.

Tight Security For Hanuman Jayanti
Odisha gears up for Hanuman Jayanti with massive security deployment of CAPF, drones and other measures

“Around 10 companies of Central Armed Police Force, including 3 companies of Rapid Action Force have been deployed. Along with this 200 platoons of police force has been deployed. Specific briefing has been done and 650 CCTV cameras have been installed.

BJD
Internal rift in BJD and resentment against VK Pandian; no one above Naveen Patnaik, say party leaders

There is no place for personal opinion, say BJD leaders amid internal rift in the party.

Thunderstorm Alert
IMD issues orange warning for thunderstorm, 50-60 kmph wind speed and hailstorm in Odisha districts

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued an orange warning for thunderstorm with lightning with gusty surface wind speed reaching 50-60 kmph and hailstorm in several districts of Odisha.

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