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.

Cyber Criminals Target Victims Through Digital Arrest
Cyber frauds through ‘digital arrest’: Bhubaneswar DCP explains how to remain alert

In the video, the Bhubaneswar DCP informed that in the new type of cyber fraud, a person gets call on WhatsApp or mobile. The victim is told that some drugs and illegal objects have been found in a parcel.

Pet Crematorium likely in Odisha
Crematorium for dogs, cats and all other pets to come up in Odisha

Sofia Firdous further wanted to know how could the government assess the potential environmental and public health benefits of such facilities, and what impact could this have on the community, particularly in reducing illegal burial practices

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Buying gold? Beware as unscrupulous traders cheating customers in Odisha

While replying to a question asked by MLA Ranendra Pratap Swain, Patra informed that the department has found that 116 traders were involved in corrupt practices and cheating consumers in the last 5 months.

Crane Collapses During Construction Work
Crane collapses during construction work in Bhubaneswar, 1 labourer injured

Sources said iron rods were being lifted when the crane collapsed. The centering work of the tower was complete and iron rods were being lifted with the help of a crane. The roof-casting work was going on when the incident occurred today.

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Odisha '5T shock': Schools, students bearing brunt of pending electricity bills, says Energy Minister

While responding to questions by Jajpur BJD MLA Sujata Sahu and Deogarh MLA Romanch Biswal, the Energy Minister said that there was no such department in the name of 5T and budgetary provision.

Naveen Patnaik’s social media post on Odia Asmita stirs up discussion 
Naveen Patnaik’s social media post on Odia Asmita stirs up discussion 

BJD chief Naveen Patnaik's social media post has stirred a discussion on Odia Asmita amidst the ongoing Ravenshaw renaming controversy. Highlighting the contributions of Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Senapati and the Mayurbhanj royal family to Odisha, Patnaik questioned attempts to distort history and urged respect for historical figures.

If money sought for SUBHADRA Yojana, lodge police complaint: Odisha Govt  
If money sought for SUBHADRA Yojana, lodge police complaint: Odisha Govt  

The BJP-led Odisha government announced that any demand for money for the SUBHADRA Yojana registration should be reported to the police.

Ravenshaw renaming: BJD & Soumya Patnaik take potshots at BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab over his editori
Ravenshaw renaming: BJD & Soumya Patnaik take potshots at BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab over his editorial 

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) criticised BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab's editorial on the Ravenshaw University renaming issue. BJD MLA Pratap Deb and Soumya Ranjan Patnaik of the Ravenshaw Heritage Forum disapproved of Mahtab's views, accusing him of sycophancy and ego issues.

Renting house in Bhubaneswar challenging? Fraudulent brokers, house owner menace on rise 
Renting house in Bhubaneswar challenging? Fraudulent brokers, house owner menace on rise 

Incidents of fraudulent real estate brokers duping people in Bhubaneswar rise, with cases involving a software engineer from Jharkhand and a young woman. Victims report being misled by fake brokers via platforms like 99Acres and OLX, losing advance payments for rentals.

Six Royal Bengal Tigers, 49 leopards died in Odisha in last 10 years 
Dying wildlife? Odisha lost 55 tigers in last 10 years; 2869 wild animals poached in a decade

Odisha has reported 55 tiger deaths over the past decade, according to Forest and Environment Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia. Addressing the State Legislative Assembly, Singhkhuntia mentioned that 25 tigers died due to poaching, with others succumbing to electrocution, accidents, and drowning. Additionally, he highlighted that 2869 wild animals were poached in the state during this period.

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Man-elephant conflict claimed over 1100 human lives in Odisha in last 10 years: Minister

Over 1,140 people have died in elephant attacks in Odisha over the past decade, disclosed Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia in the Assembly. Responding to BJP MLA Prashant Jagdev's query, he confirmed that 1,145 people have lost their lives from 2013-14 to 2023-24. Additionally, 719 elephants have perished due to various causes, including poaching.

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Is Odisha turning vulnerable for jumbos? 4 elephants' death within 10 days in Sept raises concerns

The continuous deaths of elephants have raised concerns about their safety in Odisha. In September alone, four elephants died, including an incident of suspected electrocution in Rourkela. Other deaths were reported from Nuagaon, Gunupur, and the Chandaka-Dampada sanctuary. Forest Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia disclosed that over 2800 poaching cases occurred in the past decade in Odisha.

BJP MLA Jayanarayan Mishra
CBI probe into Minister Naba Das, teacher Mamita Meher murder cases needed to clear doubts: BJP MLA 

BJP MLA Jayanarayan Mishra has demanded a CBI investigation into the murder cases of former minister Naba Das, lady teacher Mamita Meher, Gobinda Sahoo, and Swami Lakshmanananda Saraswati. Raising doubts over the current investigations, he emphasised the lack of public trust in the State's investigative process. Mishra urged the Odisha government to recommend a CBI probe to resolve these sensational cases.

Corruption in OSSSC Recruitment, Aspirants stage protest
OSSSC Group-C recruitment ‘scam’: Aspirants stage protest, demand re-conduct of offline exam

Holding placards, the aspirants staged a demonstration seeking justice. They alleged that several students, who had performed miserably in the PEO examinations, found place in the merit list of the Combined Examination Group-C results.

Odisha Dy CM Pravati Parida
Subhadra Yojana: Odisha Dy CM explains why no last date to submit form

The Odisha government's flagship programme, Subhadra Yojana, has sparked a massive rush at Mo Seva Kendras and other centres for Aadhar card corrections. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida clarified that there is no deadline for registration to prevent chaos. Parida assured that all beneficiaries will receive Rs 50,000 in installments, with the first due by March 8.

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