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.

OJEE 2024 Schedule Released
OJEE 2024 from May 6; check full schedule of Odisha JEE

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) 2024 will be held from May 6 to May 10 in a computer-based format. The exam is for various degree and master's courses, with the application period having ended in March.

Odisha Elections 2024: BJP Releases Chargesheet Against BJD
BJP chargesheet against BJD prepared on feedback of people; it shows Odisha lagging on several fronts: Party VP Jay Panda

The BJP has released a chargesheet against the BJD, highlighting the latter's failures in governance over 25 years in Odisha. The document, influenced by public feedback, points out issues like women's safety, rising crime against children, job scarcity leading to migration, and unfair electricity pricing.

Odisha Elections 2024: BJP Releases Chargesheet Against BJD
BJP brings chargesheet against ruling BJD; ‘Odisha providing power to Tamil Nadu at lower rates, charging own consumers more’

The BJP has issued a 'chargesheet' against the BJD, accusing it of misgovernance during its 25-year tenure in Odisha. Key issues raised include corruption, insufficient welfare measures, and lack of employment. The BJP aims to challenge the BJD in the upcoming 2024 elections, highlighting failures in agriculture and women's safety.

BJD tense as discontent grows in Barchana and Sambalpur
BJD tense as discontent grows in Barchana and Sambalpur

A meeting of the party was held at Sankha Bhawan where Amar Satpathy was absent. Jajpur MP, party’s district observer, and ticket aspirants like Rajnarayan Mohapatra and Janmejaya Lenka attended the meeting which was reportedly called to placate the dissent. 

Politics on ‘lungi’ heats up in Odisha: Clad in lungis, BJD leaders hold press meet to counter Union
Politics on ‘lungi’ heats up in Odisha: Clad in lungis, BJD leaders hold press meet to counter Union Minister

BJD’s press meet was reportedly aimed at Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for his ‘alleged jibe’ at the Chief Minister & BJD president Naveen Patnaik, who was seen in a lungi in a video appeal to voters.  

Odisha Elections 2024: Heat wave throws spanner in campaigning 
Odisha Elections 2024: Heat wave throws spanner in campaigning 

Recently in Puri, BJD’s MP candidate, Arup Patnaik was canvassing for votes at Pipili, when he fainted. Patnaik was immediately hospitalised and recovered later. 

Odisha's Animesh Pradhan who secured AIR-2 in UPSC CSE
UPSC second topper Animesh Pradhan visits OTV newsroom; shares his toughest interview question

Animesh Pradhan, the second topper of the 2023 UPSC exam, visited OTV newsroom, sharing insights on his preparation strategies and future aspirations. Animesh emphasized governance for tribal empowerment in Odisha and discussed the challenges faced during his UPSC journey.

Irani Gang Busted In Bhubaneswar, 7 Arrested
7-member ‘Irani Gang’ robbing people posing as fake police officers busted in Bhubaneswar; Rs 3.5 lakh cash, gemstones seized

A notorious 7-member 'Irani Gang', known for posing as police officers to rob people, was apprehended in Bhubaneswar with Rs 3.5 lakh cash and gemstones. The gang, hailing from Madhya Pradesh, has been linked to numerous robberies across several states.

General Elections 2024: BJP releases 40-member star campaigner list for Odisha
General Elections 2024: BJP releases 40-member star campaigner list for Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National President JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, MP CM Mohan Yadav, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and party’s National Vice President Baijayant Panda among other prominent leaders were included in the list.

Odisha STF seizes over 1 kg Heroin
Odisha STF seizes over 1 kg Heroin: Why do peddlers opt for Brown Sugar over Ganja trade? Reason decoded

The STF officials seized brown sugar (Heroin) weighing more than 1.1 Kg (1120 gram) and other incriminating materials from their possession.

Bhubaneswar Records Highest Maximum Temperature Before Noon
Bhubaneswar continues to be the hottest place in Odisha; check updates

Apart from Bhubaneswar, six other places in Odisha recorded a maximum temperature of 35 degrees and above on Tuesday.

89 sunstroke-related illness cases in Odisha: Public Health Director
89 sunstroke-related illness cases in Odisha: Public Health Director

The health director said, "We have reports of about 89 cases from 16 districts pertaining to sunstroke and heat-related illness. The patients are being treated at different hospitals. Sundargarh has so far reported the highest number of cases at 41."

ODRAF teams engaged to douse forest fires in Odisha: PCCF
ODRAF teams engaged to douse forest fires in Odisha: PCCF

The ODRAF teams were pressed into service in forest divisions such as Baliguda and Phulbani in Kandhamal, Bonai in Sundargarh, Paralakhemundi in Gajapati, north and south divisions in Kalahandi and Similipal. 

Odisha Elections 2024
Battle 2024: Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi, Naveen Patnaik to hit campaign trail in Odisha; PM Modi likely to visit state in May

Top political figures from BJP, BJD, and Congress, including Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi, and Naveen Patnaik, are set to campaign in Odisha for the 2024 elections. Key visits include PM Modi and other central leaders.

After ticket denial, supporters of Odisha Congress leaders create ruckus at party office 
After ticket denial, supporters of Odisha Congress leaders create ruckus at party office 

Jayant Bhoi’s supporters shouted slogans against the president of the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee Sarat Pattanayak and wanted to know why Sagaria was given a ticket in Jayadev constituency while he belongs to a place 700 km away.

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