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.
Under the influence of cyclonic circulation over Central Bay of Bengal, a low pressure area has formed over Westcentral Bay of Bengal and adjoining Northwest Bay off north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts
The JSW group, led by Sajjan Jindal, is reconsidering its Rs 40,000-crore electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing project initially planned for Odisha. The group is now exploring Aurangabad and Nagpur in Maharashtra as potential locations. An agreement was signed with the BJD government on 10th February to establish the project at Naraj in Cuttack and Paradip in Jagatsinghpur.
Over a hundred police officers, including ACPs and inspectors, gathered at the Reserve Ground in Bhubaneswar on September 21 to protest actions taken against cops in the Bharatpur case.
Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan has accused the Opposition BJD of shielding criminals during its 24-year rule. Harichandan criticized the previous administration for using delaying tactics and protecting offenders, while BJD spokesperson Lenin Mohanty condemned attempts to belittle victim.
The Biju Janata Dal’s (BJD) Bhubaneswar unit is grappling with internal discord as two BMC corporators, Amaresh Jena and Biranchi Narayan Supakar, accuse former minister Ashok Panda of siding with BJP member Rajesh Patra during a party meeting at Sankha Bhawan.
Several parts of the state are also likely to experience heavy rainfall activities on September 26 and September 27, 2024.
When asked several CCTV cameras were lying unused at the Bharatpur police station, the new IIC said that all these were installed at the old building of the police station.
The Court came up with such a direction while hearing a Public Interest Litigation. The High Court had taken Suo Motu cognizance of the incident that happened at Bharatpur police station.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi met an Indian Army Major, his fiancee, and her father at the Loka Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar on Monday regarding an alleged police brutality case. Majhi assured an impartial probe and strict action against those found guilty.
When asked if the Twin City Police Commissioner and Bhubaneswar DCP will be brought under the purview of investigation, Justice Dash said that everything would be decided only after going through facts and other aspects of the matter.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a judicial inquiry into the alleged torture of an Army officer and the sexual assault of his fiancee at Bharatpur police station. The inquiry, presided by Justice Chittaranjan Das, is to be completed within 60 days. The state government has also requested Orissa High Court's supervision over the Crime Branch's investigation. Five police personnel have been suspended, and local youths involved were arrested.
The BJP's Subhadra Yojana faces challenges as incidents like the assault on Anganwadi worker Urmila Samal in Balasore by a BJD-supported sarpanch raise questions about political motives. Odisha Deputy CM Pravati Parida assured action against the assailant and reaffirmed the scheme's aim to empower women. Allegations swirl around BJD's involvement in obstructing registrations at Mo Seva Kendras.
Tension erupted at a private engineering college in Bhubaneswar under Airfield police limits after unidentified miscreants allegedly hurled two bombs, injuring several students. The incident is believed to be a fallout of past rivalry between two student groups from Odisha and Bihar. Videos of the violence have surfaced, and an FIR has been lodged. The college has declared closure sine die.
Emerging swimmer Pratyasa Ray has been selected for the 32nd Ekalabya Puraskar for 2024 for her achievements in swimming. The award, instituted by IMPaCT and managed by IMFA, includes a cash prize of Rs. 7 lakh. Sprinter Dondapati Mrutyum Jayaram and badminton player Tanvi Patri will also be honoured with citations and cash prizes of Rs. 1.5 lakh each at the ceremony.
Noted feminist writer Sarojini Sahoo will be awarded the prestigious Sarala Puraskar for her novel 'Asthira Pada' on 26th October in Bhubaneswar. The award comes with a purse of Rs 5 lakh and a plaque.
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