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.

Russian tourists’ death case
Russian tourists’ death case: No indication of foul play; Interpol help if needed, says Odisha DGP

According to the DGP, the Crime Branch is investigating the case, and selected and competent officers are on the job. “It is a certainly time consuming investigation,” said Bansal.

Hockey World Cup
Hockey World Cup: Odisha ready for challenge and will script history, says chief secy

Odisha Chief Secretary Suresh Mohapatra said, as the state government had successfully hosted the world cup in 2018, there will not be any problem in hosting the international event in a grand manner

Job Fraud
How Odisha EOW busted ‘India’s biggest job fraud’ racket involving tech savvy engineers

The tech savvy engineers with the help of some expert website developers had come up with comprehensive strategy to dupe scores of job aspirants.

Bhubaneswar DCP
Holistic plan for Hockey World Cup, efforts on to make Bhubaneswar safe: DCP

While elaborating on the challenges for the Commissionerate Police in 2023, the Bhubaneswar DCP said that such big events along with law and order will always be challenging.

OSSC Recruitment
OSSC issues indicative advertisement for recruitment to technical posts, check details

OSSC has announced multiple vacancies under the Directorate of ESI Scheme, Odisha.

Happy New Year
New Year begins on a positive note in Odisha; Special arrangements at Puri Jagannath temple

As it is believed that one should start a new year on a positive note, people thronged various temples since early morning in different parts of the state. 

‘Murder Over Triangular Love Affair’: Widow & mother of 15 YO among 2 nabbed
‘Murder Over Triangular Love Affair’: Widow & mother of 15 YO among 2 nabbed

It is pertinent to note that police had recovered the body of Nanda from a deserted house at Nandankanan under Barang police limits six days back

Russian citizen protesting Ukraine war picked up by police in Odisha
Russian citizen protesting Ukraine war picked up by police in Odisha

The Russian citizen holds a valid passport but failed to produce a visa. For further interrogation, the GRP later handed over the Russian citizen to the special branch.

Bhubaneswar Dubai Bangkok Singapore Direct Flight
Airlinking Bhubaneswar to Dubai, Singapore and Bangkok: Viability of flight operations doubtful

Government's decision which will cost huge amount to taxpayers would surely boost air connectivity of Bhubaneswar but cannot improve the viability of flight operations. The huge expenditure could provide temporary thrill. Neither will it impact the tourist arrivals nor raise inflow of investment.

BMC accused of using substandard oil for mosquito menace project using drone
BMC accused of using substandard oil for mosquito menace project using drone

Meanwhile, the civic body has sent the oil sample for testing. 

IPS Reshuffle In Odisha
IPS reshuffle in Odisha: 3 officers promoted to DIG rank, 11 SP transferred

SP Jajpur Rahul PR has been transferred and posted as Jagatsinghpur SP. Senior IPS officer Sagarika Nath, who is posted as Sundargarh SP, has now been appointed Balasore SP.

Cyber Crime
Cyber criminals looted over Rs 12 crore in Bhubaneswar in 1 year

The total fraud amounts to Rs 12.97 crore while the cops have been successful in ensuring a refund of over Rs 1.23 crore during the past one year. The cops were able to reverse and block transactions worth around Rs 2.69 crore.

OSSC Recruitment
BSSO 2022: OSSC announces dates for main exam, computer skill test

The commission has already published the results of the preliminary examination. Candidates can check their results from the official website of the Commission.

Russian tourists at Crime Branch office for questioning
Russian tourists' death in Odisha: Crime Branch constitutes another team for probe

The death of Pavel Antov, a business tycoon and critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has sent ripples across the globe. The lawmaker had been constantly opposing Russia-Ukraine war.

Proposed design of Bhubaneswar Railway Station
Bhubaneswar Railway Station to get Rs 398-crore makeover

According to sources, a whooping Rs 398 crore will be spent on the redevelopment work of the railway station enabling it to cater to over 1.5 lakh commuters daily.

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