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.

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.

Question bank for students
OSHEC to come up with academic question bank for Plus 3 students in Odisha

Senior officials said that the uniform web portal for all the colleges under the administrative control of the higher education department and the academic question bank will benefit the students and other stakeholders.

Lunar eclipse 2023
Lunar Eclipse: Check timings and which zodiacs to benefit more

The umbral phase of this eclipse will begin at 1hr. 5min 1ST on October 29 and will end at 02h 24m 1ST. The duration of the Eclipse will be 1 hour 19 minutes with a very small magnitude of 0.126. 

Power Show? Odisha govt employees throng Naveen Niwas to meet VK Pandian!
Power Show? Odisha govt employees throng Naveen Niwas to meet VK Pandian!

After politicians, it was the turn of the government officials and members of several organisations, who turned up in huge numbers to wish Pandian at Naveen Niwas. 

Pujapanda Nijog, Brahamn Nijog resign from Lord Lingaraj Temple Trust Board
Pujapanda Nijog, Brahman Nijog resign from Lord Lingaraj Temple Trust Board

Three groups of servitors - Badu Nijog, Pujapanda Nijog, and Brahman Nijog - are locked in a dispute over alleged encroachment of land belonging to Lord Lingaraj in the temple area that reportedly led to disruption in daily rituals in the 11th-century shrine. 

Ban on Ollywood actor Manoj Mishra: Babushaan appeals artistes to end discord
Ban on Ollywood actor Manoj Mishra: Babushaan appeals artistes to end discord

The actor wanted to end the dispute in the larger interest of the film industry

UGC NET December 2023
UGC NET December 2023 registration deadline extended; check latest NTA notification

The deadline has been extended in view of the various representations from candidates for extension of last date for submission of online applications. Accordingly, the NTA has extended the registration deadline up to October 31, 2023.

Swarup Nayak
Odia music director Swarup Nayak passes away after battle with cancer

Nayak was popular for his contribution to the Odia film industry. His popular works and film credits include I Love You, and Pua Mora Bhola Shankar. Since the 80’s, Nayak has been active in Ollywood and carved a niche for himself in the industry.

2024 Elections
Last revision of electoral roll before 2024 elections begins in Odisha

People can apply online- voters.eci.gov.in or through the voter helpline app. The entire process can also be done in offline mode.

Professor Ganeshi Lal
Odisha has enriched my knowledge & wisdom, I can never forget this State: Outgoing Guv Prof Ganeshi Lal

Lal said this at a farewell meeting organised at Raj Bhavan on Thursday evening which was also attended by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

Aparajita Sarangi on VK Pandian's VRS
VK Pandian’s VRS and cabinet rank: It is soft landing in politics, says MP Aparajita Sarangi

Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi on Friday termed VK Pandian’s entry into politics a ‘soft landing’ while alleging that CM Naveen Patnaik has no control over governance in Odisha.

Bottles Thrown In Group Clash In Bhubaneswar
Group clash in Bhubaneswar leaves many injured, 2 police platoons deployed

Many people were injured after the clash broke out between two wards of Padmakesharpur on Thursday. The residents pelted stones and bottles at each other turning the area into a battlefield until the Mancheswar police intervened.

Noted fictionist Bhima Prusty receives ‘Sarala Puraskar’ 
Noted fictionist Bhima Prusty receives ‘Sarala Puraskar’ 

Eminent fictionist Bhima Prusty received the award at the Sarala Puraskar Utsav in Bhubaneswar on Thursday for his novel ‘Jambuloka’.  Prusty’s novel was published by Paschima Publications in 2017.

Newly-appointed Odisha Governor Raghubar Das likely to take oath on October 31
Newly-appointed Odisha Governor Raghubar Das likely to take oath on October 31

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to Prof Ganeshi Lal. The two leaders met in the Raj Bhawan. 

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