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.

Naba Das Murder
Naba Das murder: Can comment only after probe concludes, says daughter Dipali

“The Crime Branch is investigating the case and after the agency gives its final report, we (family) will be able to say something,” said Dipali.

Arup Patnaik
Former IPS and BJD leader Arup Patnaik issues open threat to LoP Jayanarayan Mishra

While addressing a gathering during BJD’s demonstration in Bhubaneswar on Thursday, the former IPS officer without taking the name of the Leader of Opposition, (LoP) Jayanarayan Mishra, issued threats.

LoP Jayanarayan Mishra
BJD conspired to kill me, alleges Jayanarayan; Purandeswari slams CM for 'failure' to protect own minister

Amidst the row, the senior BJP leader on Thursday made some shocking statements and alleged that there is now a conspiracy to ‘eliminate him.’

BJP National Vice President Baijayant Panda
BJP National VP Jay Panda tears into BJD over lawlessness in Odisha, demands CM Naveen’s resignation

Panda, who joined the party’s protest in front of Raj Bhavan over the deteriorating law and order situation in Odisha, asked ‘who is actually running the government in Odisha’ and demanded resignation of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik as ‘it has now become clear that the CM is not running the government’. 

Jayanarayan Mishra-lady IIC scuffle: BJD demands action, stages protest in Bhubaneswar   
Jayanarayan Mishra-lady IIC scuffle: BJD demands action, stages protest in Bhubaneswar   

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Mahila Morcha demanded action against BJP MLA and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Odisha Assembly, Jayanarayan Mishra. 

Software engineer Sweta death case: Deceased's boyfriend Soumyajit arrested from Sambalpur
Software engineer Sweta death case: Deceased's boyfriend Soumyajit arrested from Sambalpur

Chandrasekharpur police arrested Soumyajit Mahapatra, the alleged boyfriend of deceased software engineer Sweta Utkal Kumari, in connection with the latter’s death. 

Bhubaneswar Traffic Jam
HSRP enforcement begins, Odisha STA issues challans against 2674 vehicles for flouting norms

It is worthwhile to mention here that, the State Transport department has made affixation of HSRP mandatory since 1 June 2022 for all class of old vehicles which are registered prior to 1 April 2019. 

Commissionerate Police issues 7-point fitness guidelines for city cops 
From fat to fit: Commissionerate Police issues 7-point fitness guidelines for city cops 

According to the notification issued by the Bhubaneswar DCP, the guidelines will be applicable for police personnel attached to APR, DPO, CP Headquarters, Team 60 and OSAP Mobilized forces.

Lord Lingarajs Sital Sasthi Jatra cancelled
Maha Shivratri 2023: Mahadeepa to be lifted atop Lord Lingaraj temple at 10 pm

The mahadeepa of Lord Lingaraj will be raised atop the temple at around 10 pm on Maha Shivratri. A decision in this regard was taken during a preparatory meeting held on Tuesday.

Cold Conditions
Shallow to moderate fog likely, minimum temp to rise in Odisha: IMD

As per IMD’s Regional Centre in Bhubaneswar, the minimum temperature is likely to rise gradually thereafter by 3 to 4 degree C at many places over the districts of Odisha.

Senior Officers' Conference
IAS Officers’ Conference to discuss 17 issues including gaps in welfare policies and implementation

Odisha Chief Secretary, Suresh Mohapatra said that several state ministers, additional chief secretaries and others involved in policy-making, supervision charge, and at the implementation stage, district-level Collectors, municipal commissioners and other officers are participating in the conference.

BJD-BJP Protests
Bhubaneswar witnesses BJP’s hartal over law and order, BJD protest against Centre's policies

The State Health Minister and senior BJD leader Naba Das was killed by Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) and the people of Odisha are unsafe under BJD rule, alleged the protesting BJP leaders.

Odisha Cabinet approves bid for 130 MLD water treatment plant for Bhubaneswar
Odisha Cabinet approves bid for 130 MLD water treatment plant for Bhubaneswar

The work is scheduled to start by March 2023 with March 31, 2025 set as the completion date. 

Bijay Patnaik
Odias harassed in Odisha; 5T just a slogan, says Congress leader Bijay Patnaik

In Odisha, Odias are being humiliated and tortured, alleged Congress leader Bijay Patnaik. The contractors from the state are not getting work.

Naba Das Murder
'Gopal Das may not be the killer': Congress' Bijay Patnaik sees bigger conspiracy in Naba Das murder

While speaking to journalists on the sidelines of a function held in Bhubaneswar, Patnaik, who joined the Congress party recently said, “From the videos whatever I have seen, I believe that the ASI might not have killed minister Naba Das.”

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