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.

Centre approves post of presiding officer for special tribunal at Odisha's Talcher
Centre approves post of presiding officer for special tribunal at Odisha's Talcher

As per the Centre, the decision will ensure effective and speedy disposal of cases related to land acquisition and compensation in the Talcher coalfield, benefiting farmers and land owners in the region.

Thunderstorm Alert For 4 Odisha Districts
IMD issues yellow warning for thunderstorm, lightning in 4 Odisha districts in next 3 hours

The IMD has issued a yellow warning for these districts and the alert will remain valid for next three hours. People have been advised to keep a watch on the weather and accordingly, move to safer places to stay protected from lightning strike,

'Lizard & scorpion found in hostel food' in Bhubaneswar, inmates irked 
'Lizard & scorpion found in hostel food' in Bhubaneswar, inmates irked 

A lizard was allegedly discovered in dinner at a hostel of a private institute at Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar, causing unrest among inmates.

Met office predicts dry and sunny Durga Puja in Odisha 
Met office predicts dry and sunny Durga Puja in Odisha 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhubaneswar predicts a dry and sunny Durga Puja for Odisha, dispelling fears of rainfall playing spoilsport.

BJP takes up Potato Mission in Odisha to end crisis  
BJP takes up Potato Mission in Odisha to end crisis  

The Chief Minister Mohan Majhi-led BJP government in Odisha has revived the Potato Mission, initially launched by the previous BJD government but got no desired result.

Puri needs airport; work to begin after deliberations: Odisha Minister 
Puri needs airport; work to begin after deliberations: Odisha Minister 

Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena announced that the proposal for an airport in Puri is under consideration, emphasizing its necessity for the pilgrim city.

Odisha Raj Bhawan should be kept out of politics: BJP on BJD’s ‘war room’ jibe 
Odisha Raj Bhawan should be kept out of politics: BJP on BJD’s ‘war room’ jibe 

The BJP, led by State President Manmohan Samal, took on the BJD over its claim of the Odisha Raj Bhawan being a 'war room' for Jharkhand elections.

Rules framed for 10 pc reservation for ex-Agniveers in uniform services in Odisha
Rules framed for 10 pc reservation for ex-Agniveers in uniform services in Odisha

Earlier in September, the State Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi had approved framing of the Odisha Ex-Agniveers (Recruitment to Uniform Services) Rules, 2024.

PCR constable stabbed following tiff over honking in Bhubaneswar
PCR constable stabbed following tiff over honking in Bhubaneswar

One can easily gauge the state of affairs of the law and order situation after a PCR constable was allegedly stabbed following a tiff over honking.

Bhubaneswar airport to get new terminal, ILS CAT II soon
Bhubaneswar airport to get new terminal, ILS CAT II soon

After a reviewing meeting held at Bhubaneswar on Friday, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu informed that within a month BPIA will have the permission for a new terminal and the construction work is expected to be completed within two years.

Woman complainant brings mistreatment allegations against Balipatna Police 
Woman complainant brings mistreatment allegations against Balipatna Police 

A woman has accused Balipatna Police Station of mistreating her while she seeks information about her missing husband, who went missing 27 days ago.

Odisha Raj Bhawan turned into war room for Jharkhand elections: BJD 
Odisha Raj Bhawan turned into war room for Jharkhand elections: BJD 

The BJD has accused Governor Raghubar Das of politicising Odisha's Raj Bhawan amid claims he might contest in Jharkhand elections.

Rs 3.25L cash snatched from brother-sister duo returning from SBI branch in Bhubaneswar 
Rs 3.25L cash snatched from brother-sister duo returning from SBI branch in Bhubaneswar 

In a blatant challenge to the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate Police, two bike-borne miscreants snatched Rs 3.25 lakh from Pratima Behera and her brother in Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar.

OUAT students stage protest over ‘rowdyism’ of street vendors, raise safety concerns
OUAT students stage protest over ‘rowdyism’ of street vendors, raise safety concerns

Students of Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology in Bhubaneswar protested against street vendors' alleged rowdyism. Led by student union leaders, they demanded a ban on vendors accused of pickpocketing and drug dealings. The protest ended after university authorities assured action.

OSSSC RI, Amin recruitment: Aspirants gherao Odisha Minister’s residence over ‘irregularities'
OSSSC RI, Amin recruitment: Aspirants stage protest in front of Odisha Minister’s residence over ‘irregularities’

On Thursday, hundreds of aspirants protested outside the residence of Odisha's State Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, alleging irregularities in OSSSC's district cadre recruitment for Revenue Inspectors and others. The recruitment examination started on 20th September and continues till 20th October to fill 2895 posts. Tensions flared in Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar due to unrest at a cyber café.

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