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.

Freedom of Press
OTV X poll survey: Over 56 pc people think I.N.D.I.A bloc's decision to boycott journalists against ethos of democracy

The boycott has elicted sharp response from the BJP leaders who have criticised such move by the I.N.D.I.A block.

Teachers'Strike In Odisha
Teachers’ strike: Take decision and reopen schools, guardians urge Odisha govt

The teachers under the banner of All Utkal Primary Teachers’ Federation are now staging demonstrations across the state demanding abolition of the contractual appointment system, hike in grade pay and restoration of the old pension scheme.

Jobless Engineers Protest By Polishing Shoes
Jobless engineers resort to shoe polishing on Engineers' Day

They alleged that the Odisha government is not sensitive enough about the jobs of engineers and that is why it is forcing the aspirants to appear for GATE exams to get recruited.

Teachers' Strike
Pressure tactics and politics over teacher strike in Odisha

Amidst the ongoing stalemate, the Odisha government flexed its muscles and tried to apply pressure tactics on the agitating teachers.

Low Pressure
Low-pressure updates: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Odisha districts till September 16

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday informed that it is likely to move across Odisha and Chhattisgarh during the next two days.

Fake Admission Scam
Fake admission racket: 20 aspirants duped to the tune of over Rs 20 lakh

Earlier, two persons Abhinandan Barik and Rajesh Roshan Sahu were arrested in connection with the case. Police sources said that Abhinandan was the mastermind of the crime syndicate.

Odisha Assembly Speaker Election
Odisha Congress to boycott Assembly Speaker election

The election for the post of Odisha Assembly Speaker which has been lying vacant since the resignation of Bikram Keshari Arukha on May 12, will be held on September 21.

Hirakud Dam
Incessant rainfall: No flood threat in Odisha, says Engineer-in-chief

Engineer-in-Chief of the State Water Resources Department, Bhakta Ranjan Mohanty said that the state government is ready for any situation.

Bollywood Actor Govinda
Rs 1,000 cr pan India ponzi scam: Odisha EOW to quiz Bollywood actor Govinda

EOW DSP Sasmita Sahu on Thursday said actor Govinda had gone to launch the blockchain technology at an event in Goa.

Baramunda Bus Stand
'No extortion' drive falls flat as bus owners allege police inaction

As per reports, the bus owners have been facing the menace for years, where some anti-socials collect ‘dada bati’ in the name of protection money from the bus owners. In fact, the bus owners alleged that the extortionists even threaten them if they went to the police to lodge a complaint.

Low Pressure Updates
Low pressure to move across south Odisha- Chhattisgarh; Check IMD’s rain forecast

As per IMD, the north-south trough from the cyclonic circulation associated with the low-pressure area over central parts of North Bay of Bengal to north coastal Andhra Pradesh has become less marked.

Primary Teachers' Strike
'5T is now 5D': Opposition mocks Odisha govt over primary teachers’ protest

Intensifying their agitation, the primary teachers under the banner of the Primary School Teachers’ Association on Wednesday decided to go on leave en masse.

Students elections in Odisha
No Students’ Union Election in Odisha for 6th year in a row; Opposition terms it 'cheap politics'

The election was also not conducted in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown.

Police ignored our protection money complaints: Bhubaneswar Bus Owners’ Association
Police ignored our protection money complaints: Bhubaneswar Bus Owners’ Association

Secretary of the Rajdhani Bus Owners’ Association Tusharkanti Acharya, in the presence of Bharatpur police station IIC, alleged that the police are turning a deaf ear to their complaints against the local goons who are collecting money from them on a regular basis. 

Dengue Cases Spike In Odisha
Dengue cases continue to be reported from various Odisha districts

Health experts say that the current weather condition is favourable for the breeding of the dengue mosquitoes. The situation is likely to improve after the rainfall activities come to an end.

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