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.

Alan Walker to perform at this place in Bhubaneswar as part of India tour, check ticket price
Alan Walker to perform in Bhubaneswar; check date, venue and ticket price

DJ Alan Walker to perform at Wonderla, Bhubaneswar on April 19, as part of his India Tour. Tickets on BookMyShow from Rs 1,250.

Dankari Hill mining scam: I-T Dept seizes 11 ‘benami’ properties in Odisha
Dankari Hill mining scam: I-T Dept seizes 11 ‘benami’ properties in Odisha

The Income Tax Department seized 11 'benami' properties in Odisha linked to Tapas Ranjan Panda amid the Jajpur mining scandal probe, highlighting illegal Dankari Hills activities. The CAG also identified irregularities in the loot of mineral resources from Dankari hills.

5T travesty! CAG report highlights wide gaps in Odisha’s transformation initiative
5T travesty! CAG report highlights wide gaps in Odisha’s transformation initiative

The CAG report criticises Odisha's 5T programme, highlighting the lack of timelines in high school transformation projects. The absence of defined deadlines for project completion has also been called into question. It calls for structured strategies to improve execution and accountability.

RRB & OPSC exam date clash leaves Odisha candidates in lurch
RRB & OPSC exam date clash leaves Odisha candidates in lurch

Odisha candidates face an exam date clash as RRB's Junior Engineer test and OPSC's OAS main examination are both scheduled for April 22. The candidates are left with no other choice than to choose either the RRB or OPSC exam, sparking rescheduling demands.

Love, greed, and betrayal:
Love, greed, and betrayal: Woman arrested in Bhubaneswar for kidnapping live-in partner 

Reports suggest that after the abduction, the kidnappers demanded a ransom of Rs 10 lakh from the victim’s family in exchange for the release of Somnath.

BJD stopped wheat supply
Wheat supply halted due to previous BJD govt; Odisha govt assures rice distribution to beneficiaries

Minister Patra emphasized that Odisha’s food supply system needed urgent reforms, and the government is now taking necessary steps to implement better storage infrastructure, faster procurement processes, and a more transparent PDS system.

Thunderstorm Alert
IMD predicts 40-50 kmph gusty winds in Cuttack, Khordha; yellow warning issued for thunderstorm and lightning 

The IMD has also predicted thunderstorms with lightning accompanied by gusty winds at several places of the state in the coming days.

AIIMS Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar witnesses another ‘sword attack’, 2 youths injured; Khandagiri police starts probe

This incident marks yet another violent crime in Bhubaneswar, raising concerns about public safety. Several similar incidents have been reported in recent months, prompting calls for increased security and stricter law enforcement measures.

Nagavali Express (File Pic)
Nanded-Sambalpur Nagavali Express derails near Vizianagaram railway station, no causalities 

Nagavali Express from Nanded to Sambalpur derailed near Vizianagaram. No casualties reported. Train resumed after coach detachment and inspection.

KIIT Student Death
KIIT student’s death: Arnab Mukherjee’s father accuses university of negligence

Arnab Mukherjee's father accuses KIIT University of negligence in his son's death, demanding a transparent investigation. The university remains silent.

Massive cleanliness drive at Bhubaneswar railway station, over 550 fined
Massive cleanliness drive at Bhubaneswar railway station, over 550 fined

In March, 581 individuals were fined Rs 1,17,100 by the Railway Protection Force at Bhubaneswar station for breaching sanitation rules. The RPF emphasizes continued cleanliness efforts.

Elephant death in Odisha
27 elephants electrocuted in Odisha in 5 years; 11 deaths so far in 2024-25

Western Odisha has witnessed the highest number of such fatalities, with 17 elephants’ deaths due to electrocution in the region alone. The Deputy Chief Minister provided a detailed breakdown of the deaths recorded each year. 

1 million manpower resources hired through GeM in financial year 2024-25
1 million manpower resources hired through GeM in financial year 2024-25

GeM facilitated the hiring of over one million manpower resources in FY 2024-25, modernizing public procurement with transparency and efficiency.

Pesticide use in farming leading to cancer
Rising cancer cases linked to extensive pesticide use! Odisha govt pushes for organic farming

Rising cancer rates in Odisha, linked to excessive pesticide use, spur state action. Highlighted by Prasanna Acharya in the Assembly, the govt pushes for organic farming via Balabhadra Organic Mission.

Odisha launches ‘Shishu Vatika’ initiative for early childhood education under NEP 2020
Odisha launches ‘Shishu Vatika’ initiative for early childhood education under NEP 2020

Odisha launches 'Shishu Vatika' to enhance early education per NEP 2020. CM Majhi encourages participation for quality schooling.

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