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.

Vigilance Traps JE In Kandhamal
Odisha Vigilance traps Junior Engineer while taking Rs 10,000 bribe in Kandhamal

Odisha Vigilance officials apprehended Ashok Padhy, a Junior Engineer in Phiringia block, Kandhamal for accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe. Searches are ongoing for disproportionate assets.

New guidelines soon to ban vulgar dance in Jatra shows: Odisha Culture Minister
New guidelines soon to ban vulgar dance in Jatra shows: Odisha Culture Minister

The Odisha Government will bring fresh guidelines to put a ban on vulgar dance in Jatra (opera) shows. Distortion of Odia culture through vulgarity by some Jatra troupes will be ended, Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said on Sunday.

Swimmer Pratyasa Ray conferred with prestigious Ekalabya Puraskar 2024
Swimmer Pratyasa Ray conferred with prestigious Ekalabya Puraskar 2024

Emerging swimmer Pratyasa Ray wins the 32nd Ekalabya Puraskar 2024. She received Rs. 7 lakh and a citation from Odisha Deputy CM KV Singhdeo at the Bhubaneswar event.

P K Mishra (Left),  Shaktikanta Das (Right)
Two Odias find place in most influential bureaucrat list

Odisha's P K Mishra and Shaktikanta Das feature in India Today's 2024 High and Mighty list, highlighting their influence.

Looters break open IAS officer’s government quarters in Bhubaneswar
Looters break open IAS officer’s government quarters in Bhubaneswar, flee empty-handed

Unidentified miscreants attempted a burglary at IAS Prasanth Reddy's Bhubaneswar quarters. Police are investigating after locks were broken but nothing was stolen.

Politics over Mahanadi water-sharing dispute intensifies in Odisha
Politics over Mahanadi water-sharing dispute intensifies in Odisha

The Mahanadi water-sharing dispute escalates in Odisha as BJD MLA Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo and Congress leader Narasingha Mishra criticise BJP's handling.

Mild earthquake tremors felt in Bhubaneswar and nearby areas
Mild earthquake tremors felt in Bhubaneswar and nearby areas

Mild earthquake tremors were felt in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, causing panic among residents. No damage reported. Official confirmation from IMD awaited.

Rising crime during festivities shakes Bhubaneswar to its core
Rising crime during festivities shakes Bhubaneswar to its core

Crime surged in Bhubaneswar during Diwali, with bombings and attacks causing panic and making the Commissionerate Police's security claims seem hollow.

White tigress gives birth to 4 cubs in Nandankanan zoo 
White tigress gives birth to 4 cubs in Nandankanan zoo 

White tigress Rupa gave birth to four cubs in Nandankanan Zoological Park, Bhubaneswar. She is nursing her cubs.

War of words intensifies between BJD and BJP over downgrading of Naveen Patnaik’s security 
War of words intensifies between BJD and BJP over downgrading of Naveen Patnaik’s security 

The downgrading of Naveen Patnaik's security has sparked a verbal clash between BJD and BJP, with Sanjay Das Burma expressing concerns over the decision.

ISKCON won’t go ahead with its plan to hold Rath Yatra: Odisha Law Minister 
ISKCON won’t go ahead with its plan to hold Rath Yatra: Odisha Law Minister 

Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan said ISKCON won't proceed with the Rath Yatra. The Houston unit faced backlash after scheduling it for November 9, leading to intervention by Puri Gajapati Maharaja.

Bhubaneswar turns into battlefield as bombs hurled over past enmity
Bhubaneswar turns into battlefield as bombs hurled over past enmity

Bhubaneswar witnessed chaos as bombs were hurled near Shaheed Nagar Winners' Association over past enmity, damaging vehicles. Police probe ongoing.

Deputy CM Pravati Parida
Subhadra Yojana: Left out Anganwadi workers to get assistance in next phase

Deputy CM Pravati Parida assures excluded Anganwadi workers of Subhadra Yojana assistance in phase three. Cabinet to recheck rejected applications.

Odisha pharmacist with 2 nurse girlfriends 'kills wife with anaesthesia' in Bhubaneswar 
Odisha pharmacist with 2 nurse girlfriends 'kills wife with anaesthesia' in Bhubaneswar 

A pharmacist and his two nurse girlfriends allegedly murdered his wife using excess anaesthesia in Bharatpur, Bhubaneswar. Post-mortem unraveled the crime.

Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan
No obscene dance at bars and jatra pandals in Odisha, says Law Minister

Odisha bans obscene dance in bars, promoting Odia culture, as per Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan. Bars may host orchestras with permission.

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