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.

Youth stealing clothes from mall
Youth stealing clothes by putting them on nabbed in Bhubaneswar mall

The accused, identified as Sushant, had entered the mall wearing a t-shirt and shorts just like any other customer. The staff and other employees had no idea about Sushant’s real intention.

Durga Puja
2024 battle: Politics heats up in Odisha as BJD, BJP and Congress set Durga Puja resolutions

The Saffron party claimed that people will kill scores of ‘Mahishasuras’ in BJD and the BJP will come to power in Odisha this time. Similarly, the Congress has resolved to throw both the PM Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre and Naveen Patnaik-led BJD government here in Odisha out of power.

Cyclone Hamoon forms
Cyclone Hamoon forms over Bay of Bengal, to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm in next 12 hours: IMD

As per the IMD, it is very likely to move nearly north-northeast-wards and cross the Bangladesh coast between Khepupara and Chittagong around noon of October 25 as a deep depression.

Cyclone Hamoon
Cyclone Hamoon to form over Bay of Bengal today; check IMD’s district-wise rain forecast for Odisha

As per the IMD, the cyclonic storm is very likely to move nearly north-northeast-wards and cross the Bangladesh coast between Khepupara and Chittagong around the evening of October 25 as a deep depression.

Cyber Fraud
Youth dupes ex-IAF officer of Rs 35 lakh on pretext of recovering money lost in online gaming in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar Zone 5 ACP, Gautam Kisan informed that the accused had gained access to the victim’s bank account and transferred the money to his own account after transferring the cash initially into two other accounts- one in Bengaluru and another one in Assam.

Cyclone Hamoon Updates
Cyclone Hamoon-induced rain may dampen Durga puja festivities, weak pandals may get affected in Odisha: IMD DG

IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra today said that the deep depression is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by this evening. The storm will have no major impact on Odisha. Light rain will occur in coastal areas of north and coastal Odisha, said Mohapatra.

Cyclone Hamoon
Cyclone Hamoon: IMD rules out any impact on Odisha; several districts to experience rainfall activities

IMD Bhubaneswar Scientist Umashankar Das said several parts of coastal and north Odisha are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall activities under the impact of Cyclone Hamoon.

2024 elections: BJD scratches head over 'rehabilitation' of dissidents
2024 elections: BJD scratches head over 'rehabilitation' of dissidents

The situation in the Digapahandi assembly of Ganjam seat is no different as Biplab Patra, son of former Speaker Suryanayan Patro is heading a faction, aspiring for a ticket, but his rival is none other than the expelled BJD leader Bipin Pradhan.

Depression over BOB may turn into a weak cyclone; heading towards Bangladesh: IMD DG
Depression over BOB may turn into a weak cyclone; heading towards Bangladesh: IMD DG

The IMD has forecast that light to moderate rainfalls will be experienced in coastal parts of West Bengal, Odisha and Bangladesh between October 23 and 25. Under the impact of the cyclone, the sea may remain stormy till October 27. 

Cyclonic Storm likely in Bay of Bengal
Depression over westcentral BoB likely to intensify into cyclonic storm; check IMD's forecast for Odisha

It is likely to move northwestwards during the next 12 hours, then recurve and move north-northeastwards during the subsequent three days towards Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts.

Cyclone Tej
Cyclonic Storm Tej to intensify into extremely severe cyclonic storm: IMD

As per IMD, it is very likely to move northwestwards till October 24 morning and then north-northwestwards.  "It is likely to cross Yemen-Oman coasts between Al Ghaidah (Yemen) & Salalah (Oman) around the evening of October 24," said IMD in its latest bulletin.

Bhubaneswar: Will gold prices cross Rs 70,000 mark?
Bhubaneswar: Will gold prices cross Rs 70,000 mark?

Gold and silver are likely to be costlier for customers during the ongoing festive season as the Israel-Hamas war has been raging. To add to the worry of customers, the prices of the yellow (per 10 gm) and white metals (per kg) have spiked by Rs 4,000 in the last two weeks.

BJD to start Paribar Sampark drive as Opposition doubts efficacy of Padayatra
BJD to start Paribar Sampark drive as Opposition doubts efficacy of Padayatra

Under this new drive, the party will reportedly lay focus on each family across the state and instruct its ward-level workers to interact with families by highlighting the achievements of the Naveen Patnaik government. 

Low Pressure Area Over BoB
Wet Dussehra! Low Pressure over BoB becomes well-marked, likely to turn into depression tomorrow

Speaking to OTV, IMD scientist Umashankar Das said, “The low pressure area will move towards north-west and is likely to intensify into a depression over west-central Bay of Bengal on Sunday.”

Ramedevi University
Ragging in Bhubaneswar Ramadevi College: Plus 2 girl student 'forced' to watch vulgar clips; probe ordered

The matter came to the fore after she wrote a letter to the School and Mass Education department seeking justice. In her five-page letter, the female student alleged that she was subjected to ragging and mental torture by her roommates in the ladies hostel.

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