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.

Odisha Industries Minister counters BJD leader’s statement on infrastructure 
Odisha Industries Minister counters BJD leader’s statement on infrastructure 

Industries Minister Sampad Swain countered BJD MLA Pratap Deb's claims on poor industrial infrastructure in Odisha, asserting improved investor confidence under the current government.

New flights from Bhubaneswar & Jharsuguda airports soon; check details
New flights from Bhubaneswar & Jharsuguda airports soon; check details

Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda airports to see new flights, enhancing connectivity. The Odisha CMO confirms this development.

Govt to take views of people before implementing PESA Act: Odisha CM
Govt to take views of people before implementing PESA Act: Odisha CM

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on the occasion of National Tribal Pride Day that the tribal people of Odisha will be consulted before implementing the PESA Act. Grama Sabhas will raise awareness until November 26, focusing on their betterment.

Retired Indian Army personnel and his family looted at gunpoint in Odisha
Retired Indian Army personnel and his family looted at gunpoint in Odisha

Retired Indian Army personnel Saroj Nayak and family looted at gunpoint in Sambalpur's Sana Dumermunda village. Six masked assailants escaped with cash, gold.

Children branded with hot iron rods for opposing mother's extramarital affairs in Bhubaneswar
Children branded with hot iron rods for opposing mother's extramarital affairs in Bhubaneswar

In Bhubaneswar's Mahavir slum, two children were branded with hot rods for opposing their mother's alleged affair. Accused Gudu Nayak and the mother are detained.

Odisha revises mid-day meal cost by Re 1
Odisha revises mid-day meal cost by Re 1

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi raises mid-day meal costs by Re 1. He announced this at Suravi festival.

SC rejects senior BJP leader Jayanarayan Mishra’s bail plea
SC rejects senior BJP leader Jayanarayan Mishra’s bail plea in lady IIC 'attack' case

The Supreme Court rejected senior BJP leader Jayanarayan Mishra's anticipatory bail plea linked to the alleged assault on police officer Anita Pradhan in Sambalpur district on February 15, 2023.

Odisha State Film Awards announced for 2020, 2021, 2022
Odisha State Film Awards announced for 2020, 2021, 2022

Writer, director and theatre personality Ananta Mohapatra, cinematographer Srinivas Mohapatra and eminent comedian Jayiram Samal will receive Mohan Sundar Dev Goswami Award for lifetime contribution for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022 respectively. 

Multi-storey building for Odisha MLAs to be complete by 2025: Speaker Surama Padhy
Multi-storey building for Odisha MLAs to be complete by 2025: Speaker Surama Padhy

Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy announced that an under-construction multi-storey building for Odisha MLAs will be completed by 2025. The legislators, who have not been allotted quarters yet, will be given a housing allowance of Rs 30,000 per month.

Cyber-crime through WhatsApp messages
WhatsApp wedding invitation scam: Govt, cyber experts alert users

Cyber-criminals exploit WhatsApp by sending APK files disguised as wedding invites. This malware, affecting Himachal Pradesh residents, grants control over devices, risking personal data.

Vedanta varsity: Odisha Govt to return acquired land to displaced people
Vedanta varsity: Odisha Govt to return acquired land to displaced people

Odisha Govt will return 3,342.53 acres of private land acquired for Vedanta University to the displaced people after a Supreme Court ruling. Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari announced the decision on Wednesday.

FIR lodged against Odia actor Manoj Mishra over ‘controversial remarks’
FIR lodged against Odia actor Manoj Mishra over ‘controversial remarks’

FIR lodged against Odia actor Manoj Mishra by Odisha Film & TV Directors' Association over his controversial social media comments on directors' skills and abilities, sparking debate in the industry.

Odisha SDJM Court issues NBW against former Rajya Sabha MP Bhaskar Rao in murder case
Odisha SDJM Court issues NBW against former Rajya Sabha MP Bhaskar Rao in murder case

Odisha's SDJM Court in Rayagada has issued an NBW against ex-Rajya Sabha MP N Bhaskar Rao over a 2010 murder. The court acted on evidence concerning the planned killing of tribal leader Bhagirathi Mandangi.

Orissa HC
Odisha Assault Case: CCTV installed in 96% police stations, govt tells Orissa HC

Odisha assures Orissa HC of SOP for police with Army. CCTV cameras installed in 96 stations. Bharatpur assault case probe ongoing.

Youth chased, attacked with sharp weapons on Bhubaneswar street 
Youth chased, attacked with sharp weapons on Bhubaneswar street 

Dipak Pradhan of Badagada, Bhubaneswar, was severely injured in a knife attack by masked miscreants over past enmity. Police are investigating with CCTV footage.

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