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.

VK Pandian Formally Joins BJD At Naveen Niwas
Former IAS officer VK Pandian formally joins BJD

He joined the conch party at Naveen Niwas in the presence of party supremo Naveen Patnaik and other party leaders.

Window Of Vande Bharat Express Damaged Due To Stone Pelting
Stone pelted at Rourkela-Puri Vande Bharat Express, windowpane damaged

The glass of one of the windows was reportedly damaged due to the stone pelting. Following the incident, police reportedly rushed to the spot for an inquiry.

Boita Bandana At Bindusagar Tank In Bhubaneswar
Sailing of miniature boats, firecrackers mark Kartika Purnima 2023 across Odisha

Elaborate arrangements were made at Bindusagar tank in Bhubaneswar for the people to float their boats. People thronged the banks of Bindusagar tank and floated tiny boats and offered puja at Lingaraj Temple even before the day broke today.

Dealing with ILI and SARI: Health experts in Odisha emphasize preparedness, precaution 
Dealing with ILI and SARI: Health experts in Odisha emphasize preparedness, precaution 

Experts and the health authorities in Odisha have assured that there is no need for worry as the health infrastructure of the state government is fully ready to deal with any disease. They have emphasized preparedness and precautions.  

Spurt in crime: Is law and order deteriorating in Bhubaneswar?
Spurt in crime: Is law and order deteriorating in Bhubaneswar?

Though checking and blocking are being carried out in the city, the criminals and crime are yet to be brought under control. And, it seems like, the criminals have thrown challenges to the police. 

Tribal land sale and transfer: Odisha govt playing with fire, warns BJP MP Jual Oram
Tribal land sale and transfer: Odisha govt playing with fire, warns BJP MP Jual Oram

The former Union Minister of Tribal Affairs demanded that the government should bring out its Cabinet decision on the issue through a gazette notification. 

Power outage reported during Chhattisgarh Guv’s programme in Odisha
Power outage reported during Chhattisgarh Guv’s programme in Odisha

All the guests including the Chhattisgarh Governor were on the stage when the lights went off for some time.

Ollywood producer Sanlisha breaks fast, but continues dharna in Bhubaneswar
Ollywood producer Sanlisha breaks fast, but continues dharna in Bhubaneswar

Her dharna earned support from many artistes in the Odia film industry. Veteran actress Mahasweta Ray and actress Anu Choudhary among other artistes joined Sanlisha at the protest site in the evening.

BJP slams BJD for asking Chhattisgarh Guv to refrain from giving statements on Odisha 
BJP slams BJD for asking Chhattisgarh Guv to refrain from giving statements on Odisha 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday slammed the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) for asking the Chhattisgarh Governor Biswabhushan Harichandan to refrain from giving statements on Odisha.

IMD predicts rainfall in parts of Odisha 
IMD predicts rainfall in parts of Odisha 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday predicted light to moderate rain at one or two places in some districts of southern Odisha on November 26. 

Cong MLA Narasingha Mishra
Opposition had enough ‘Business’ for discussion: Congress on premature end of Odisha Assembly Winter Session

Mishra said that the government itself called the Assembly session and scheduled it for 40 days, but they retracted their steps just after four days.

Odisha Legislative Assembly
Odisha Assembly session ends in 4 days, ruling-BJD says ‘no business left’

While the Opposition termed it a cowardly act and the murder of democracy by the State government, the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) cited there is no business left for the House to assemble.

Garbage Dump Near Shiv Temple
This Shiva Temple in Bhubaneswar fails to attract devotees even on holy Panchuka

The temple we are discussing here is the Sarbeswar Mahadev temple near Sainik School in Bhubaneswar. While the devotees had already stopped visiting here some years back, the temple wore a deserted look even on Panchuka Brata, thanks to the foul stench emanating from the garbage dumped at the Temporary Transit Centre (TTC) operated by the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC).

Winter Session: House witnesses leaders interacting in Koshali language 
Winter Session: House witnesses leaders interacting in Koshali language 

Senior Congress leader Narasingha Mishra was seen putting up his questions in Koshali language and Minister Pratap Deb replying in the same language during the Question Hour.

Under pressure, Odisha govt sends decision on tribal land transfer for review
Under pressure, Odisha govt sends decision on tribal land transfer for review

The proposal to review the decision was taken in the Cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today.

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