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.

Char Dham Yatra | Odisha govt's fleet of 80 luxury buses ready for launch 
Char Dham Yatra | Odisha govt's fleet of 80 luxury buses ready for launch 

Odisha government is all set to launch Char Dham Yatra with 80 luxury buses. Chief Minister Mohan Majhi to inaugurate the service on November 12.

BJD suffered because of Naveen Patnaik's neglect: Party's former MLA 
BJD suffered because of Naveen Patnaik's neglect: Party's former MLA 

Former BJD MLA Sushant Behera attributes BJD's 2024 election loss to Naveen Patnaik's neglect. He cites leadership flaws and worker dissatisfaction.

Gopalpur to Jeypore in 3.5 hrs by road! Proposed high-speed network in Odisha aims to boost connecti
Gopalpur to Jeypore in 3.5 hrs by road! Proposed high-speed network in Odisha aims to boost connectivity

Odisha's new high-speed network under 'PM Gati Shakti' yojana will reduce travel time from Gopalpur to Jeypore to nearly 3.5 hours, says Works Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan. The proposed road will facilitate logistics movement.

Link failure in post offices across Odisha; customers miffed
Link failure in post offices across Odisha; customers miffed

Link failures in Odisha's head post offices, including Bhubaneswar, leave customers unable to transact. The issue persists for three days.

Love Jihad! Police pick up youth on his way from J&K to 'kidnap' Odisha girl
Love Jihad! Police pick up youth on his way from J&K to 'kidnap' Odisha girl

Sameer Mansoor from J&K was detained by Mahila Police in Bhubaneswar for allegedly blackmailing an Odia girl from Jagatsinghpur. They met on a gaming app, leading to blackmail and around Rs 5 lakh extortion.

Low pressure over Bay Of Bengal In 48 Hours
Cyclonic circulation over southwest Bay of Bengal persists; low pressure in 48 hours

A low-pressure area is likely to form over the southwest Bay of Bengal during the next 48 hours, informed India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday.

Odisha Babu arrested by Vigilance amassed assets 736% more than income 
Odisha Babu arrested by Vigilance amassed assets 736% more than income 

Odisha Vigilance arrested IDCO’s Bijay Kumar Udayasingh for possessing assets worth Rs 5.30 crore, 736% more than known income.

'Police admin managed political affairs in Jajpur during BJD govt'
'Police admin managed political affairs in Jajpur during BJD govt'

Sunanda Das, former Bari MLA, claims police influenced Jajpur politics under BJD. She cited calls from Vinit Agarwal and the role of Collector Chakravarthi Singh Rathore in manipulation during elections.

Odisha Govt begins exercise to create new NACs, Municipalities; politics intensifies
Odisha Govt begins exercise to create new NACs, Municipalities; politics intensifies

The State government stepped up efforts to create new NACs and Municipalities, with politics heightening. BJD and BJP engaged in a political slugfest over the exercise.

LoP Naveen Patnaik targets Odisha Govt over mango kernel gruel deaths, BJP responds
LoP Naveen Patnaik targets Odisha Govt over mango kernel gruel deaths, BJP responds

BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik criticised the Odisha Govt over alleged mango kernel gruel deaths at Mandipanka village under the Daringbadi block of Kandhamal district. BJP's Kantabanji MLA Laxman Bag countered his remarks.

Mango kernel tragedy: Food samples test positive for Hydrogen Sulphide, says Odisha Public Health Director
Mango kernel tragedy: Food samples test positive for Hydrogen Sulphide, says Odisha Public Health Director

Odisha Public Health Director Nilakantha Mishra confirmed toxic Hydrogen Sulphide in mango kernel gruel that caused two deaths at Mandipanka village under the Daringbadi block in Kandhamal district.

Gold prices drop sharply; 22K gold rate dips in Bhubaneswar 
Gold prices drop sharply; 22K gold rate dips in Bhubaneswar 

Gold prices have declined in Bhubaneswar, with 22K now at Rs 72,000. Jewellers see this as a chance for buyers ahead of the wedding season.

Cyclone ‘Dana’: Odisha Govt releases Rs 423 Cr damage compensation
Cyclone ‘Dana’: Odisha Govt releases Rs 423 Cr damage compensation

The State government released Rs 423 Crore towards compensation against damages caused by cyclone 'Dana'. Revenue & Disaster Management department sent the assistance money to impacted districts. Around 41 lakh people were affected across 14 districts.

Mango kernel gruel deaths: RDC begins probe
Mango kernel gruel deaths: RDC begins probe

RDC-Southern Roopa Roshan Sahoo began a probe into the alleged deaths of two women after consuming mango kernel gruel in Mandipanka village of Kandhamal district, acting on the directive of CM Mohan Charan Majhi.

Odisha govt writes to 4 district Collectors for upgradation of NACs into municipalities
Odisha govt writes to 4 district Collectors for upgradation of NACs into municipalities

Odisha govt urges Ganjam, Boudh, Mayurbhanj, Bolangir Collectors to expedite the process for NACs' upgradation to municipalities.

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