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.

Four rail over-bridges to be set up soon: Bhubaneswar MP  
Four rail over-bridges to be set up soon: Bhubaneswar MP  

Four Railway Over-Bridges (ROBs) at a cost of Rs 266.30 crore will come up in the Bhubaneswar Parliamentary constituency area. As a part of this, the foundation stone for the ROB at Kalarahanga was laid down on Monday. 

NAC Protest Intensifies In Odisha
No let up in protest over NAC list exclusion; BJP targets BJD, terms move unconstitutional

Was such an announcement made by the state government in a haphazard manner before the model code of conduct? Were the NACs announced as per eligibility and requirements?

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates to visit Odisha on February 28 
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates to visit Odisha on February 28 

Co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates is scheduled to visit Odisha on February 28. During his stay, he will review how the Krushi Samiksha Kendra at Krushi Bhavan in Bhubaneswar is functioning.

Homosep Atom
India's 1st septic tank cleaning robot; All you need to know

The technology is called ‘Homosep Atom’ and has been developed by the start-up incubated in the Department of Science and Technology (DST)-Technology Business Incubator (TBI) of IIT Madras.

Thunderstorm alert for Odisha districts
No change in minimum temp, IMD issues yellow warning for thunderstorm in Odisha districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday stated that there would be no major change in the minimum (night) temperature at several places over the districts of Odisha during the next 3-4 days.

Congress Activists Scuffle With Police During Protest In Bhubaneswar
Congress shows strength ahead of general elections 2024 in Bhubaneswar; try to gherao Lok Seva Bhawan

Though the Congress activists, leaders led by Odisha Pradesh Congress President Sarat Pattanayak and senior leaders managed to break the initial security cordon, they entered into a scuffle with security personnel when they tried to break other cordons.

PM Modi launches 2,000 railway infra projects of over Rs 41,000 crore
PM Modi’s Rs 41k Cr push for development of Indian Railways; projects worth Rs 2320 crore for Odisha

The initiative was part of the inauguration for the redevelopment of a total of 554 railway stations and 1,500 road overbridges (ROB) and road underbridges (RUB) across the country at an estimated cost of Rs 41,000 crore.

Mother Of Deceased Crying For Justice
Woman dies at in-laws' house in Bhubaneswar, kin cry dowry murder

She was brought to the nearest hospital by her in-laws, where the doctors announced her received dead. Her family members at Sundarpada have alleged murder owing to dowry demand by her in-laws.

BJP & BJD intensify efforts to grab women vote bank in 2024 polls 
BJP & BJD intensify efforts to grab women vote bank in 2024 polls 

The BJP’s new political gambit has pushed the BJD on the back foot. The party workers will hand out Shakti Samman Patra to SHG presidents, secretaries, MBKs, CRPs, Bankmitras, community staff, Pranimitra, assistant cook, Anganwadi workers and ASHAs, even as the party has been carrying out Nari Shakti Vandan workshops at various places. 

BJD government has no rules, only hijacking Central schemes: Debasis Nayak after joining BJP
BJD government has no rules, only hijacking Central schemes: Debasis Nayak after joining BJP

Nayak lashed out at the government for not allowing journalists to enter the secretariat. “The secretariat is not anybody’s parental property. Journalists will move outside the Assembly when it will be in session. What do you think of people? The secretariat is the property of 4.50 crore people. It is not the property of the coterie that has been hatching all conspiracies,” he added.

Ahead of polls, BJD in turmoil over more ticket hopefuls, rebels 
Ahead of polls, BJD in turmoil over more ticket hopefuls, rebels 

As the elections are drawing closer, the BJD is struggling with the problem of plenty in its Ekamra, Madhya and Uttar constituencies in Bhubaneswar. Parallel organizations by warring groups are giving indication of factionalism which could spell more trouble only after the announcement of nominees. 

Imposter Arrested
Fake Indian Navy officer arrested for duping girl and making her video viral in Bhubaneswar

As per initial reports, Mishra, who hails from Jagatsinghpur district, had created a profile on some matrimonial website where he claimed himself to be a Naval officer posted in Mumbai.

Double shows of opera during Matric exam opposed, Bhubaneswar corporator, husband stage roadblock 
Double shows of opera during Matric exam opposed, Bhubaneswar corporator, husband stage roadblock 

Traffic movement at Khandagiri on the ever-busy National Highway 16 in Bhubaneswar on Saturday was disrupted for some time after the corporator of Ward No 63 and her husband, who is a BJP leader, staged a roadblock opposing opera troupes staging double shows at the ongoing Khandagiri Mela. 

Police in fix over thefts in Bhubaneswar apartments!
Police in fix over thefts in Bhubaneswar apartments!

Police Commissioner Sanjeeb Panda said, “Several theft cases have taken place in some apartments in Bhubaneswar in the last several days. We have taken the cases seriously and had a brainstorming session with IOs, IICs, ACP, and DCPs about the cases. We have meticulously studied the video footage of all cases and common clues.”

Why Kulange was shunted from Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation top post?   
Why Kulange was shunted from Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation top post?   

While Kulange’s separation has raised many eyebrows, an announcement made by him is believed to have proved costly for the bureaucrat.

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