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.

Heavy rainfall alert
Low-pressure updates: IMD sounds orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Odisha

The low-pressure area is likely to become well-marked and move northwestwards towards north Odisha and adjoining West Bengal coasts during the next 48 hours.

Odisha Assembly
Odisha CM Naveen is trying to threaten, alleges LoP Jayanarayan Mishra; BJD responds

In his reaction, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Jayanarayan Mishra on Friday alleged that the Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is trying to threaten and he had tried this in the past as well

Noted fictionist Bhima Prusty to receive 44th ‘Sarala Puraskar’ 
Noted fictionist Bhima Prusty to receive 44th ‘Sarala Puraskar’ 

The eminent writer will receive the award for his novel ‘Jambuloka’ published by Paschima Publications in 2017.

Two BJP MLAs suspended from Odisha Assembly for throwing pulses at Speaker's podium
Two BJP MLAs suspended from Odisha Assembly for throwing pulses at Speaker's podium

The disciplinary action against the two legislators was reportedly taken by the Speaker of the House. 

2024 Elections
BJP’s new strategy for 2024 battle; may field 6 MPs in Assembly segments in Odisha

Such speculations are now rife after the BJP released its second list of candidates for the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections. Three Union Ministers-Narendra Singh Tomar, Prahlad Singh Patel, and Faggan Singh Kulaste have been named as party candidates for the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections.

Heavy Rainfall Alert
IMD predicts rainfall activities in Odisha for next 5 days

As per the IMD, a cyclonic circulation is likely to emerge around September 29 over the east-central Bay of Bengal & adjoining north Andaman Sea off the Myanmar coast. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is likely to form over the east-central Bay of Bengal off the Myanmar coast in the subsequent 24 hours.

Bhubaneswar RTO files complaint against online cab aggregators
Bhubaneswar RTO files complaint against online cab aggregators

The RTO asserted that the aggregators are required to obtain license from the concerned agencies of the state where they want to operate as per the section 93 (iii) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

Odisha Assembly
BJP moves breach of privilege notice against Odisha CM Naveen in Assembly

Who is anti-people, questioned Majhi while demanding an apology from the CM and expunging the particular statement.

Odisha Apartment Bill passed in Odisha Assembly 
Odisha Apartment Bill passed in Odisha Assembly 

Because the bill has several progressive and transformative provisions relating to the regulation of ownership of an individual apartment and its management, it will effectively safeguard the interests of the apartment owners. 

Concerns grow over 'roads in Bhubaneswar turning into death traps' 
Concerns grow over 'roads in Bhubaneswar turning into death traps' 

It is alleged that even though accidents are occurring on the road on a regular basis, the concerned authorities are paying no heed to the people’s sufferings.

Heavy rainfall forecast for Odisha
Yellow warning for heavy rainfall in Odisha districts: IMD

As per the IMD, a cyclonic circulation is likely to form over the north Andaman Sea and neighbourhood around September 29, and under its influence a low-pressure area is likely to form over the north Andaman Sea and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal during the subsequent 24 hours

Rating Politics
'Rating' politics intensifies in Odisha as Opposition gives ‘0/10’ to CM Naveen

The State unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress too have come up with their respective ratings for CM Naveen Patnaik in their trademark styles.

Child Swapping Allegation
Child swapping alleged at Capital Hospital; Committee set up for probe

The complainant, Pranakrushna Parija alleged that his wife delivered a child at around 10:30 pm yesterday. His family was informed about the delivery of a male child. However, they found that it was a girl child when they tried to take a picture of the infant, alleged Parija.

Deras MIP Land Controversy
'Is this conscious DESIGN to protect MIGHTY?': MP Aparajita Sarangi questions non-demarcation of disputed Deras land

In the letter, Sarangi wrote that Deras MIP irrigation canal has been blocked. Out of the 1850 mts of the canal, more than 1707 mts have been cleared. However, more than 100 mts is yet to be cleared.

Din continues in Odisha Assembly
Din continues in Odisha Assembly for third day, House adjourned till 4 pm

The all-party meeting was held at the Speaker’s chamber following which the session resumed. However, the pandemonium continued and the Speaker adjourned the House till 4 pm.

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