News from Bhubaneswar

Countering the charges, BJP spokesperson, Anil Biswal said that the Odisha government is responsible for the delay in progress of the Cuttack-Angul-Sambalpur NH-55. 

The two players had played stellar roles for the respective Indian Men's and Women's Hockey teams at 19th Asian Games in China

On getting information, a team of fire services personnel rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation. Two of the youths have been admitted to the hospital in critical condition.

The price of 10 grams of gold has become costlier by Rs 1,000 while its price was up by Rs 550 alone on Tuesday.

The customers had brought those currency notes to exchange them in the RBI office. However, they threw those notes out of frustration after the authorities of the bank refused to exchange those notes.

After the train tragedy on June 2, 2023, 162 bodies were shifted to AIIMS in a phased manner for preservation. After verification, 81 bodies were handed over to the bereaved families.

As for the dress code, Biranchinaryan Pati, secretary of Brahman Niyog, supported the move saying that the dress code should be implemented not only for the Puri temple but also for other shrines across the state. 

Accusing the BJD of doing this to woo voters and increase its vote bank, Opposition Chief Whip Mohan Majhi said, “We will oppose the use of party symbol in government advertisements."

"I have the information that Amit Shah on that day had admonished the 5T secretary over the Odisha government then contemplating holding early election,” said LoP Jayanarayan Mishra. 

Amid the crackdown of the Excise Department on dance bars in Bhubaneswar, the video footage of the ruckus between the bar girls and the bar staff in the concerned dance bar in Bhubaneswar has gone viral. 

“Cremation will be carried out as per the guidelines laid out by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) with respect to the cremation of unidentified bodies. The traditional method of cremation with firewood will be followed," informed BMC Commissioner.

The All Odisha Private Bus Owners’ Association announced the decision after the steering committee meeting. As per the decision, the private bus strike in Odisha has been put on hold till October 31, 2023.

Traffic ACP, Jayant Kumar Dora on Monday informed that a special drive was launched by the Commissionerate Police on October 7 and 8.

On Sunday, the All Odisha Bus Owners’ Association had called for an indefinite strike across the state from October 10 over various demands.

The Excise Department has formed three special squads to conduct surprise raids on the bars that are open beyond the scheduled closing time and keep those engaged in illegal activities under its scanner.