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.

Guv-Govt working relations in Odisha under sharp focus
Guv-Govt working relations in Odisha under sharp focus

The Governors in some states are in the limelight due to their controversies and confrontational attitude with the State governments. This has made the politics there tumultuous as often reported in the media.

IAF officer accused of raping minor surrenders Bhubaneswar court 
IAF officer accused of raping minor surrenders in Bhubaneswar court

On June 28, a case was registered against the officer accusing him of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in Bhubaneswar’s Bomikhal area under Laxmisagar Police station. 

'Love birds' found hanging in Bhubaneswar
'Love birds' found hanging in Bhubaneswar

The incident took place in a building located in the Cluster-3 area in Sikharchandi Nagar under Infocity Police limits.

Andhra train mishap: Congress seeks resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw 
Andhra train mishap: Congress seeks resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw 

The Congress veteran sought to know how much time the central government would take to be conscious and careful in the matters of railway safety. He wondered if rail tracks are not maintained properly and if such tragedies are deliberately allowed to happen. 

Train Mishap In Andhra Pradesh
Andhra train accident: Stranded passengers at Bhubaneswar station bear brunt of train cancellation

As many as 39 trains have been cancelled, 26 others diverted while 11 others have been partially cancelled so far on the route.

Cong, BJP vocal for reopening of Srimandir’s four gates, Ratna Bhandar 
Cong, BJP vocal for reopening of Srimandir’s four gates, Ratna Bhandar 

The ‘Sankirtan Satyagrah’ protest will be staged at all the Jagannath temples in the state from 9 am to 12 pm. The grand old party invited all the Jagannath devotees to join the protest. 

Over 60 kg ganja seized from 3 luxury cars in Bhubaneswar, 4 held  
Over 60 kg ganja seized from 3 luxury cars in Bhubaneswar, 4 held  

Chandaka police raided an area close to Pitapalli Road on Sunday and police intercepted three luxury cars. On searching the vehicles, they seized the banned substance

Odisha Disaster Preparedness Day: Odisha now focusing on chemical & biological disasters, says SRC
Odisha Disaster Preparedness Day: Odisha now focusing on chemical & biological disasters, says SRC

While addressing the gathering, Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Satyabrata Sahu said all the villages would be so prepared that they could face any disaster.

Cash-for-query row: MP Aparajita Sarangi hints trouble for Puri MP Pinaki Misra
Cash-for-query row: MP Aparajita Sarangi hints trouble for Puri MP Pinaki Misra

The MP said the proceedings of the standing committee are always confidential and people would know what action will be taken against those found involved in the case.

Metro Rail Project
5T Chairman VK Pandian reviews Metro Rail project; CM Naveen to lay foundation on Jan 1

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced the Metro Rail project on Odisha Dibas on  April 1, 2023. Already, the Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been approved by the Odisha government. 

Cold Wave
Minimum temp drops to 13°C in Phulbani; IMD predicts rain in some Odisha districts from Nov 1

The mercury dipped to below 20 degrees for the first time this October in Bhubaneswar while Cuttack recorded a minimum temperature of 20.2 degree Celsius. The residents of Koraput also welcomed the winter on the first day of Kartik month.

Police return Rs 26 lakh to Bhubaneswar resident who alleged Rs 10K loot from house!
Police return Rs 26 lakh to Bhubaneswar resident who alleged Rs 10K loot from house!

Registering a case, the police had launched a probe and arrested four thieves. They had also seized Rs 26 lakh in cash and a fixed deposit of Rs 10 lakh. The money was returned to the complainant. 

BJD leaders bow before Pandian because they don’t have power: BJP MP Pratap Sarangi
BJD leaders bow before Pandian because they don’t have power: BJP MP Pratap Sarangi

The Parliamentarian said that they (BJD leaders) are trying to draw power from VK Pandian as they feel Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has been devoid of any power. 

Odisha BJP leaders carrying Amrut Kalashs leave for New Delhi
Odisha BJP leaders carrying Amrut Kalashs leave for New Delhi

As many as 630 BJP supporters from 314 blocks left for New Delhi in a special train on Saturday with Amrut Kalashs (holy pitchers) following the conclusion of Kalash Yatra.

Actor Manoj Mishra & MLA Narasingha Mishra
Ban on actor Manoj Mishra: Odisha will be divided into 2 parts if decision not revoked, warns Congress leader

While the entry of Narasingha Mishra into this controversy seemed unnatural to many, concerns have been expressed by many as they smell a ploy to split the Odia film industry into two parts.

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