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.

Doctors foreign trips
Foreign trips for Odisha doctors to mitigate stress; police association seeks similar boost

Such measures are now part of the Health Department’s strategy to enhance the skills of doctors and officials and at the same time ensure that they are able to mitigate stress.

 NCERT announces diploma course in guidance and counselling
NCERT announces diploma course in guidance and counselling 2024

As per NCERT, the course aims at upgrading the skills and competencies of teachers. This will subsequently promote the holistic development of students and handle their academic, socio-emotional, and ethical problems.

Rainfall Alert
Low pressure now over Jharkhand, north Chhattisgarh; IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Odisha

As per the IMD, the low pressure now lies over southwest Jharkhand and adjoining Chhattisgarh with associated cyclonic circulation. The IMD has predicted heavy rainfall activities in several parts of Odisha in the next couple of days.

CM Naveen Patnaik
Opposition not happy with Odisha’s development, says CM Naveen; Opposition hits back

“The Opposition parties are not happy with Odisha’s development journey. Now misleading people with false information has become their sole job. It happens whenever elections come. But people always have rejected them for this,” said Patnaik.

Yellow warning for thunderstorm, lightning issued for 13 Odisha districts
IMD issues yellow alert for rain, thunderstorm for 13 Odisha districts

The alert has been issued for the districts of Sambalpur, Angul, Boudh, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Cuttack, Khordha, Nayagarh, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Gajapati and Ganjam in the next three hours.

Dal Prices Up
Odisha consumers feel the punch as prices of pulses skyrocket

As per reports, prices of various pulses have seen a sharp increase by Rs 50 to Rs 70 per kg in the past six months. The price of Arhar dal which was being sold at a price ranging from Rs 110 to Rs 120 per kg some six months back has now touched Rs 155 to Rs 175 per kg.

vehicle location tracking devices
Deadline for location tracker, panic button in public vehicles to be extended in Odisha!

STA Joint Commissioner, Dipti Ranjan Patra said that the decision to extend deadline has been suggested as there are no adequate number of required devices.

Low Pressure Update
Low pressure to trigger heavy to very heavy rainfall till October 3: IMD

As per IMD, yesterday’s low-pressure area over the northeast and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal has become a well-marked low pressure.

Hit and run case in Bhubaneswar
Labourer killed in 'hit-and-run' case on Bhubaneswar footpath

According to eyewitnesses, the car dragged the deceased labourer to some distance, killing him on the spot. The deceased labourer was sleeping on the footpath when he was run over by the speeding car.

Jayanarayan Mishra
Odisha CM Naveen will be responsible if anything happens to me or my family: Jayanarayan Mishra

Mishra further said, “Today I am unsafe both inside Assembly and outside. I am not taking the Odisha government’s help and have returned security. If anything happens to me or my family, then Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik will be responsible.”

Odisha Assembly
Ruling BJD adjourns House whenever they are in crisis, alleges LoP Jayanarayan Mishra

Mishra further said that whenever there is a din, there is a provision for convening an all-party meeting. However, the Speaker of Odisha Assembly is not doing so, he said.

Bank mitra Bharati Singh
Lady bank mitra suspended for speaking against Odisha govt, 5T Secretary!

In her suspension, the authorities have cited that her conduct and work were not satisfactory along with other irregularities. It is to be mentioned here that Bharati Singh was earlier awarded at the block and district level for her good performance as a bank mitra.

DJ Sound Menace
'Heart strokes due to loud DJ music' a big concern ahead of festive season

The sound from the DJ music system is over 100 to 120 decibels. Such sound can be dangerous for the human ears and it can affect the nerves of the brain and heart leading to brain strokes and heart attacks.

Election Commission of India
2024 elections: ECI asks State govts to divest additional charge of CEO and other officers

In its letter to Chief Secretaries of all states and UTs, the ECI has asked for divesting of additional charge of the Chief Electoral Officer and other officers in his office.

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.

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