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.

Electoral Bonds: BJD received over Rs 900 crore, Aditya Birla Group tops list 
Electoral Bonds: BJD received over Rs 900 crore, Aditya Birla Group tops list 

The Aditya Birla Group topped the list of donors with a Rs 260 crore donation to the ruling party in Odisha through its associate companies.  

Massive fire breaks out at restaurant in Bhubaneswar, none hurt 
Massive fire breaks out at restaurant in Bhubaneswar, none hurt 

On being informed, three fire tenders reached the spot and launched an operation to control the flame. 

BJP to fight elections alone in Odisha: State President Manmohan Samal 
BJP to fight elections alone in Odisha: State President Manmohan Samal 

BJP State President Manmohan Samal on Friday said that the party will contest alone in both the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. 

Prasanna Patasani
Infighting in BJD crops up again as Raghu Sahu throws open challenge to Prasanna Patasani for Chilika seat

Following speculations that Patasani may be named as BJD candidate from Chilika, Raghu Sahu with his hundreds of supporters arrived at Sankha Bhawan in Bhubaneswar on Friday claiming his candidature.

Damodar Rout
Former Odisha Minister Damodar Rout passes away at 83; condolences pour in

He had suffered a cardiac arrest on March 18 and was undergoing treatment in Bhubaneswar.

Odisha Elections 2024: BJD brainstorms on strategies, candidate selection in Ganjam
Odisha Elections 2024: BJD brainstorms on strategies, candidate selection in Ganjam

It is said that the BJD is gripped by infighting in Aska, Khallikote, Digapahandi, Chhatrapur, and Kabisuryanagar Assembly segments. In Gopalpur, present BJP leader Pradeep Panigrahi has posed a challenge to the ruling party.    

BJP-BJD alliance speculation: Uncertainty deepening, hopes fading 
BJP-BJD alliance speculation: Uncertainty deepening, hopes fading 

The saffron party has finalised candidates for nearly 100 Assembly seats and 16 Lok Sabha seats.  However, the saffron party is weighing political equations for the Lok Sabha seats of Mayurbhanj, Jajpur, Bhadrak and Kendrapara, sources said.

Jharpada Jail In Bhubaneswar
20 inmates to be shifted from Bhubaneswar Jharpada jail: Odisha DG Prisons

The jail authorities have issued directions for strengthening security measures inside jails in view of the upcoming elections in the state.

Odisha Elections 2024
Odisha’s development could have fast-tracked, but BJD’s neglect failed the state: BJP MLA

Suraj also highlighted the achievements of the BJP under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's term. He said that there has been a massive revolution in the telecom sector in the country.

Temple Thefts Rising In Odisha
How safe are temples in Odisha? 10 temples 'looted' in barely 6 months

From stealing gold and silver ornaments of deities to other valuables including donation boxes, brass and other utensils, the miscreants are reportedly targeting everything that is available at temples.

BJD’s posters and banners in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack violate poll code: BJP tells CEO
BJD’s posters and banners in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack violate poll code: BJP tells CEO

The BJP leaders pointed out that posters highlighting Jaga Mission and Mukta Yojana are still visible at the BJD’s ward offices in the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC).

Damodar Rout
Veteran leader Damodar Rout critical, almost brain dead; no CPR given at Capital Hospital despite requests: Sambit Routray

According to Sambit, there was a delay of 15 to 20 minutes in shifting his father to a private hospital. As a result, his brain suffered extensive damage due to lack of oxygen supply to the brain.

'Bunty-Babli gang in Bhubaneswar targets' second-hand car buyers!
'Bunty-Babli gang in Bhubaneswar targets' second-hand car buyers!

Beware! You may fall victim to online fraudsters. Just like the partners in crime portrayed in the Bollywood movie, 'Banti Aur Babli,' the Badagada Police in Bhubaneswar have detained a couple, who allegedly fleeced lakhs of rupees by trapping buyers through ads for pre-owned vehicles on online platforms.

Record-low day temperatures witnessed in Bhubaneswar & Cuttack
Record-low day temperatures witnessed in Bhubaneswar & Cuttack

The previous lowest maximum day temperature of 24.3 degrees Celsius was recorded on 6th March 1970 and today’s (20th March 2024) maximum temperature of 19.2 degrees Celsius surpassed that record and became the lowest reading on the scale since the year 1952, IMD said.   

BJD reviews poll preparedness in Koraput Lok Sabha segment 
BJD reviews poll preparedness in Koraput Lok Sabha segment 

Legislators Jagannath Saraka, Pitam Padhi, senior BJD leader Bhaskar Rao, former legislator Rabi Nanda and party’s district observer and Junagarh MLA Dibya Shankar Mishra took part in the discussion about the party’s poll strategies. 

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