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.

27 years after Bhubaneswar Baramunda triple murder, three accused get lifers
27 years after Bhubaneswar Baramunda triple murder, three accused get lifers

On July 11, 1996, Biswajit Nayak, Dillip B. Ray, and Sarada Rath were brutally hacked to death by four persons in Baramunda over past enmity.

Private bus strike in Odisha on hold till Oct 31, services resume 
Private bus strike in Odisha on hold till Oct 31, services resume 

The bus owners' association said that it is eagerly waiting for the outcome of a high-level meeting to be held on October 26

Police thwart robbery plot on Bhubaneswar outskirts
Police thwart robbery plot on Bhubaneswar outskirts

With the Commissionerate Police having stepped up security and vigilance to maintain law and order during the ongoing Durga Puja, a robbery plan was thwarted by police in the Balipatana area on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar on Thursday night. 

Police to guard houses
Police to keep guard over your house in Bhubaneswar during Puja festivities!

Earlier, the concerned Zone 2 ACP had said, “We urge people to ensure that their houses are properly locked. People should also inform their neighbours as well. People also should make a call to the local police station if they are likely to stay outside for a long period during the festive season,” said the ACP.

Depression Updates
Depression to recurve north north-eastwards to Bangladesh coast; check forecast for Odisha

As per the IMD, the system is likely to intensify further into a depression over the west-central Bay of Bengal around October 22.

Lunar eclipse
Lunar eclipse on October 28-29; check timing, visibility, and other details

The next lunar eclipse will be visible from India on 7 September 2025 and the same will be a total lunar eclipse.

Odisha EOW
Land fraud in Bhubaneswar: Court confirms attachment of Rs 2 crore property, orders sale through public auction

The company had promised to provide litigation-free plots/land at Chandaka to the investors and also to pay high returns on the invested amount through its different schemes and money back policies like ‘Jeevan’ and ‘Jeevan (Gems)’.

Odisha BJP demands BJD MP Pinaki Misra's scalp in ‘cash for queries’ scam 
Odisha BJP demands BJD MP Pinaki Misra's scalp in ‘cash for queries’ scam 

Addressing a press conference, BJP leader Manoj Mohapatra while showing a photograph featuring MP Misra and TMC MP Mahua Moitra said, “We want to know what is the reason behind the intimacy between Pinaki Misra and Mahua Moitra.”

Bus strike in Odisha
Bus strike: Can resume services in 30 minutes, says Association; BJP slams Odisha govt, BJD responds

A stalemate situation has cropped up with the Odisha government seeming to be not budging from its stand while the private bus owners’ association is insisting on assurance from the state government, but this time a written one.

Odisha Government
Odisha govt announces DA hike; check latest notification

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced a 4 percent DA hike for the government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) pensioners.

Cyclone
Depression over southwest Arabian sea to intensify into severe cyclonic storm: IMD

As per IMD, the system is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm during next 24 hours.

FSSAI
QR codes on food items: FSSAI issues advisory for accessibility to visually challenged

In its latest advisory, the FSSAI has asked the Food Business Operators (FBOs) to incorporate provisions that facilitate easy access to nutritional information for visually impaired individuals.

Low Pressure Forms Over BoB
Low pressure forms, to intensify into depression over westcentral Bay of Bengal: IMD

As per IMD, the system is likely to further intensify into depression over westcentral Bay of Bengal around October 23, 2023.

Theft from Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar: 4 house-keeping staff, scrap dealer arrested
Theft from Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar: 4 house-keeping staff, scrap dealer arrested

Police came to know that four of the house-keeping staff who had been working for five years in the hospital had stolen the instruments and sold them to a scrap dealer living in Unit-III area,

Bus strike in Odisha from tomorrow after talks with govt fails 
Bus strike in Odisha from tomorrow after talks with govt fails 

Amid Puja celebrations, bus services will be severely paralysed across Odisha from 6 AM on Friday, portending a harrowing time for commuters and people waiting to travel back home for festivities with families. 

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