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.

 Angelo Mathews Timed Out
World Cup 2023: Angelo Mathews given ‘timed out’ in a rare first in int'l cricket; Shakib Al Hasan slammed

Mathews was forced to walk back before facing a single ball after he was timed out. He has now become the first player to be timed out in international cricket. The incident occurred during the 25th over of the Sri Lanka innings today.

Bharat Atta Launched
Centre launches ‘Bharat’ Atta at Rs 27.50 per kg; 100 mobile vans flagged off

Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Textiles and Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal flagged off 100 mobile vans for the sale of wheat flour (Atta) under ‘Bharat’ brand.

Delhi Air Quality
Delhi pollution: Schools to decide on online classes for Class 10, 12 students

As for the Board classes, the HoSs shall have the option either to conduct the same online or call the students to schools for physical classes.

Low Pressure Likely
Low pressure area likely over East-central Arabian Sea on Nov 8: IMD

The system is likely to move west-northwestwards towards Southeast and adjoining East-central Arabian Sea. Under its influence, a low pressure area is likely to form over Eastcentral Arabian Sea around November 8, IMD said.

Student Congress Protest In Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar Range Rover mishap death: Chhatra Congress holds protest, demands Bishal Das’ arrest

Even seven days after the mishap, neither the police nor the registered owners of the luxury vehicle have come forward to issue any statement on the matter.

Garbage hill in Bhubaneswar
OHRC seeks report from BMC over waste dumping near Mancheswar

The rights body has directed Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner to submit a report in this regard by December 11, 2023. The notice has been issued based on the complaint filed by one Sura Patra and other members of Anchalika Surakshya Manch.

IGNOU Recruitment
IGNOU EMPC announces vacancy for contractual positions; check details

As per the official IGNOU advertisement, four contractual positions: 1 Consultant at FM Gyan Vani Jaipur, 1 Administrative Associate at FM Gyan Vani Cochin and 2 Administrative Associate at FM Gyan Vani Delhi will be engaged.

Garbage hill in Bhubaneswar
Stinking garbage hill in Bhubaneswar: Locals distribute ‘ointment’ as a mark of protest

Aggravated over the issue, a group of residents on Monday distributed ointment used in the treatment of scabies, rashes and itching among the residents of Dhirakut slum. 

Minimum Temp To Drop In Odisha
Winter to set in! IMD predicts drop in minimum temp in Odisha by 3 to 4 degree C

As per the IMD, there will be no significant drop in the night or minimum temperature in the 24 hours. However, the mercury is likely to drop by at least 3 to 4 degree Celsius after that in several parts of the state

39k teaching positions vacant in govt schools in Odisha; students continue to suffer
39k teaching positions vacant in govt schools in Odisha; students continue to suffer

Rajgharpokhari Panchayat High School under Basudevpur block in Bhadrak is plagued by a severe crunch of teachers, even though the school was transformed under the 5T initiative. 

2024 general election: Political parties sharpen focus on new urban voters in Odisha
2024 general election: Political parties sharpen focus on new urban voters in Odisha

The state unit of BJP is reportedly imparting training to its elected corporators and councillors on how to wean away the voters in slum areas from the lure of the ruling BJD government’s schemes.

Organ donation by Odisha woman to save seven lives
Organ donation by Odisha woman to save six lives

A woman in Berhampur of Ganjam district set a glaring example by donating her organs. The 56-year-old was declared brain dead on November 2 at AMRI Hospital in Bhubaneswar.

BJD in crosshairs of BJP & Congress for snubbing sarpanches in ‘Ama Odisha, Nabin Odisha’
BJD in crosshairs of BJP & Congress for snubbing sarpanches in ‘Ama Odisha, Nabin Odisha’

While the BJP alleged that the BJD is using ‘Ama Odisha, Nabin Odisha’ as its election campaign machinery, the Congress said the scheme is to woo voters. 

Woman producer files plaint against actor Manoj Mishra
Woman producer files plaint against actor Manoj Mishra

Odia actor Manoj Mishra, who has been in the news for a reported 2-year boycott handed to him by some film producers, for allegedly orchestrating protests against the film Ram in Sambalpur, landed in fresh trouble over the screening of the movie Pratha in Jharsuguda. 

'Assault' on lady scribe: Odia film producer Tutu Nayak arrested 
'Assault' on lady scribe: Odia film producer Tutu Nayak arrested 

Earlier in the day, the Kharvel Nagar Police brought Nayak to the police station as the producer failed to appear voluntarily after being summoned.

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