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.

Capital Hospital In Bhubaneswar
Narco Analysis tests in Odisha from next month

All the required equipment have already arrived at the State Forensic Science Laboratory. And they will be shifted to the Operation Theatre (OT) of the Capital Hospital where all the narco tests will be done.

Bus strike in Odisha: Association's meeting with CMO inconclusive; final call likely by this evening 
Bus strike in Odisha: Association's meeting with CMO inconclusive; final call likely by this evening 

The association members are going to hold a meeting today afternoon where they will decide whether they will put the strike on hold or go with it. 

CP Saumendra Priyadarshi
Durga Puja: Tight security blanket in Odisha Capital, 31 police platoons to ensure smooth festival celebrations

The Puja mandaps have been divided into three categories. The police have already undertaken a joint inspection with all the concerned departments in this regard.

Cloudy Sky
Cyclonic circulation forms over Bay of Bengal, low pressure likely tomorrow

The cyclonic circulation is likely to move north-westwards and under its influence, a low pressure area is likely to form over central parts of the Bay of Bengal around October 20 (Friday).

Bhubaneswar veggie vendors put strike on hold after assurance 
Bhubaneswar veggie vendors put strike on hold after assurance 

During the ongoing Navratri, most people consume vegetable items. Had the association stuck to its decision, it would have a huge impact on city dwellers. 

Poor results haunt Odisha govt’s free IAS coaching, Higher Edu Secy asks officers to pull up socks  
Poor results haunt Odisha govt’s free IAS coaching, Higher Edu Secy asks officers to pull up socks    

The aspirants have pinned the blame on the alleged poor standard of coaching in Odisha, which they claim, is preventing Odia students from performing at par with their counterparts in other states. 

Nandankanan Zoo visitors can book tickets on WhatsApp now
Nandankanan Zoo visitors can book tickets on WhatsApp now

Waiting for hours in front of booking counters at Nandankanan Zoo will now become a thing of the past after online booking of tickets through WhatsApp was launched on Wednesday

Raghubar Das
Raghubar Das appointed Governor of Odisha 

The appointment will take effect from the date Raghubar Das assumes charge of office. 

After spurt in thefts, safety and security in apartments under scanner
After spurt in thefts, safety and security in apartments under scanner

Now, the role of security guards engaged by security agencies, and the efficacy of electronic surveillance systems in apartments are under scanner. 

Brown Sugar supplying agent arrested in Bhubaneswar
Brown sugar trade being run through agents in Bhubaneswar

Senior officials informed that during interrogation and investigation, it was found that the accused Deepak had been procuring brown sugar in bulk from West Bengal for the past four to five years. He is doing this drugs business in Bhubaneswar city for his personal gain.

Security breach: Medical instruments worth Rs 60 lakh stolen from Capital Hospital
Security breach: Medical instruments worth Rs 60 lakh stolen from Capital Hospital

The theft has been captured in the CCTV cameras of the hospital. A police complaint in this regard was filed late Tuesday night after the incident came to light. Police have started an investigation into the incident on the basis of the CCTV footage.    

Ad-hoc bonus
Centre announces ad-hoc bonus ahead of Diwali; check who will benefit

The non-productivity linked bonus (ad-hoc bonus) equivalent to 30 days emoluments for the accounting year 2022-23 will be admissible to the Central government employees in Group C and all non-gazetted employees in Group B, who are not covered by any productivity linked bonus scheme.

Low Pressure Likely To Form
Low pressure to intensify into depression over Central Arabian Sea around October 21: IMD

As per IMD, another cyclonic circulation lies over Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining Andaman. It is likely to move west-northwestwards and a low pressure area is likely to form over Central parts of Bay of Bengal around October 20 under its influence.

Dearness Allowance Hiked
Union Cabinet hikes dearness allowance by 4 pc to 46 pc for Central govt employees

The DA hike will be implemented from July 1, 2023 said Union Minister Anurag Thakur while informing about the cabinet decision.

EOW Office
EOW nabs 2 more accused in multi-state scholarship and solar equipment fraud

As per EOW officials, the ‘Vastav India Trust’ registered with Sub-Registrar, Ranchi, Jharkhand, had opened an office at Bomikhal, Bhubaneswar during March, 2022. Under solar awareness programme, they used to collect Rs 1650 in cash from each applicant as member fee with assurance to supply them with LED bulbs.

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