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.

Actress Mousumi Nayak arrested in spat with writer 
Actress Mousumi Nayak arrested in spat with writer 

A controversy erupted between Mousumi Nayak and Banasmita Pati a few weeks ago over a financial transaction of Rs 5.80 lakh.

Thick Blanket Of Smoke On Bhubaneswar Sky On Diwali Night
Air pollution peaks in Bhubaneswar after Diwali: Who to blame?

Reportedly, pollution from firecrackers was so high that an artificial cloud was created over the skies of Bhubaneswar creating an illusion of dense fog on Tuesday morning.

Fire Mishap In An Apartment In Jajpur
Burn injuries, fire in apartment and houses mar Diwali celebrations across Odisha

A Diwali rocket caused a huge fire at an apartment in Sambalpur on Sunday night. As per reports, fire broke out at the third floor of Shyama Vatika apartment in Sambalpur’s Khetrajpur area after a stray Diwali rocket ended up inside the apartment.

Oppn ruffled over BJD’s tactical use of party symbol in Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha programme
Oppn ruffled over BJD’s tactical use of party symbol in Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha programme

The BJD countered the BJP, by pointing out that the lotus symbol has found a place in the G-20 logo.  

BJP hits out at BJD over 'Pandian CM's disciple' remark by Pranab Prakash Das
BJP hits out at BJD over 'Pandian CM's disciple' remark by Pranab Prakash Das

State BJP Vice President, Golak Mohapatra said, “From what he said, it is understood that the party has failed in producing a leader, or a disciple for that matter. What could be more pathetic, deplorable, and ridiculous than this?”

Bhubaneswar cops in civil dress to track drunkards, miscreants on Diwali night 
Bhubaneswar cops in civil dress to track drunkards, miscreants on Diwali night 

With Diwali festivities underway, and there being the possibility of crime, the Cuttack-Bhubaneswar Commissionerate Police has already braced itself up to face any eventuality. 

Five parked buses gutted in fire in Bhubaneswar, no casualty reported
Five parked buses gutted in fire in Bhubaneswar, no casualty reported

As per initial reports, one of the buses reportedly caught fire during welding and soon the flame not only engulfed the entire bus but also spread to four other buses-two on each side, one after another.  

BJP, Cong lash out at BJD for use of party symbol in govt programmes
BJP, Cong lash out at BJD for use of party symbol in govt programmes

The BJP has already taken up the issue with the Election Commission of India while the Congress has met the Governor over the alleged use of the party symbol in official programmes. 

Health infra overhaul in Odisha: Hospital bed count to be increased to 45,000
Health infra overhaul in Odisha: Hospital bed count to be increased to 45,000

The number of beds at primary health centres (PHCs) and community health centres (CHCs) will also be increased, a move, which is expected to streamline the healthcare services and ease the burden at these facilities. The number of doctors and nursing staff will be increased accordingly.   

Over 1 kg brown sugar seized in Bhubaneswar, 2 peddlers held 
Over 1 kg brown sugar seized in Bhubaneswar, 2 peddlers held 

The arrested brown sugar peddlers have been identified as residents of the Delang area in Puri. 

Panchanan Kanungo
Odisha Governor broke protocol by meeting CM in Naveen Niwas: Congress

Congress leader and former minister Panchanan Kanungo asked what business did the Governor have at Naveen Niwas? What message did he deliver to Patnaik immediately after meeting the Prime Minister in New Delhi?

BMC Office At Satyanagar, Bhubaneswar
Diwali: BMC to ensure adherence to SC guidelines on environment pollution in Bhubaneswar

The enforcement team will have officers from BMC, Commissionerate Police and Pollution Board. A preparatory meeting in this connection was held at the BMC office on Thursday evening in Bhubaneswar.

Tarang Cine Production's 'Pushkara' completes 50 days 
Tarang Cine Production's 'Pushkara' completes 50 days 

Protagonist Sabyasachi Mishra along with many cine personalities celebrated the historic success of the movie

Odisha govt engineer with assets over 300% of income in Vigilance net 
Odisha govt engineer with assets over 300% of income in Vigilance net 

Odisha Vigilance on Thursday arrested Biswabandhu Panigrahi, superintending engineer of the PH Division, Bhubaneswar on charges of accumulating assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. 

Burglars strike 10 apartments in Bhubaneswar in 21 days
Burglars strike 10 apartments in Bhubaneswar in 21 days

Despite frequent police patrolling, police stations in each zone, and security measures in place, miscreants are having a field day during this festive season. No one can deny it if they consider the past incidents of burglaries. 

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