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.

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.

Junior teacher recruitment: Aspirants allege technical snag in CBT exam, meet OSEPA director  
Junior teacher recruitment: Aspirants allege technical snag in CBT exam, meet OSEPA director  

Alleging technical issues during the computer-based test (CBT) conducted for the recruitment of junior teacher (schematic), some aspirants on Thursday met the director of Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) in Bhubaneswar. 

Opposition apprehends ill-intention behind Cabinet decision on tribal land transfer
Opposition apprehends ill-intention behind Cabinet decision on tribal land transfer

Despite repeated disruptions of the proceedings in the Odisha Assembly for the last three days over the recent Cabinet nod to the tribal land transfer and subsequent withholding of the decision, the state government's refusal to withdraw the decision has baffled the Opposition parties and many others. 

Producer Sanlisha demands justice for Odia film industry, launches dharna in Bhubaneswar
Producer Sanlisha demands justice for Odia film industry, launches dharna in Bhubaneswar

Sanlisha Patel, producer of Odia film 'Pratha' has placed five demands before the state government and the Odisha Film Development Corporation (OFDC), including setting up a film hall in each block headquarters.

Chhattisgarh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan voices concern over tribal rights in Odisha
Chhattisgarh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan voices concern over tribal rights in Odisha

In a veiled reference to the recent Cabinet nod to the tribal land transfer issue, the Chhattisgarh Governor observed that the tribals should not be deprived of their rights.

Over 40,000 migrant labourers from Odisha working outside state, 153 died in last 3 years: Minister
Over 40,000 migrant labourers from Odisha working outside state, 153 died in last 3 years: Minister

The official data about the migrant labourers was tabled by Labour Minister Sarada Nayak in the Odisha Assembly on Thursday.

Hanspal Bridge construction: Displaced families accuse Odisha govt of making false promises
Hanspal Bridge Construction: Displaced Families Accuse Odisha Govt of Making False Promises

The displaced families are far away from basic facilities like drinking water, electricity, and other amenities.

BJP Members With Placards
Odisha Assembly adjourned till 4 pm as stalemate over ST land transfer bill continues for 3rd day

While the Opposition wanted the government to answer why the bill was only postponed and not withdrawn completely, the government did not seem to have listened to their demands, leading the Opposition to raise slogans and disrupt the session.

petrol pump
Over Rs 10 lakh fine collected from petrol pumps in Odisha for tampering with dispensing units

A total of 83 cases were registered against many petrol pumps in the last three years for the same reason. Moreover, a total fine of Rs 10,66,000 was collected from those pumps during the same period.

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