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.

Thunderstorm Warning
IMD predicts thunderstorm and lightning in 15 Odisha districts

The alert has been issued for the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Malkangiri, Koraput, Kandhamal and Rayagada.

Gold, silver prices update: Check rates in Odisha today
Gold, silver prices update: Check rates in Odisha today

The prices of 20, 18, and 14-carat gold witnessed a reasonable surge in comparison to Friday prices

Fuel price update: Check rates of petrol, diesel in Odisha on Oct 8
Fuel price update: Check rates of petrol, diesel in Odisha on Oct 8

As far as diesel is concerned, the price of the fuel is Rs 95.50 in Balasore, Rs 96.48 in Bargarh, Rs 94.54 in Jagatsinghpur, Rs 95.02 in Jharsuguda, Rs 94.94 in Puri and Rs 95.18 in Sambalpur.

Street Food Vendor In Bhubaneswar
BMC cautions street food vendors with new regulations, check them

It has come to the knowledge of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation that a great number of food outlets are doing their business on the road side without having sufficient parking facility and sanitation protocols.

Woman held for blackmailing politicians, film producers; pendrives seized
Woman held for blackmailing politicians, film producers; pendrives seized

The accused woman was arrested by Khandagiri Police in the Capital city and two pendrives were seized from her possession.

OPSC civil services prelims admit card
OPSC releases civil services prelims admit card; here’s how to download

The preliminary examination will be held on October 16, 2022 (Sunday) in five zones i.e. Balasore, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Sambalpur. 

Fuel price updates on August 12: Check petrol, diesel rates at different places in Odisha 
Fuel price update: Check rates of petrol, diesel in Odisha on October 7

On Friday, petrol and diesel are being sold at Rs 103.19 and Rs 94.76 respectively in the capital city of Bhubaneswar, while the rate of fuel is Rs 103.56 for petrol and Rs 95.12 for diesel in Cuttack.

Maa Durga
Twin city ready to bid adieu to Maa Durga, idols to be immersed in artificial ponds

Various puja committees have made massive arrangements for a grand immersion ceremony

Raavan effigies light up skies across Odisha as people celebrate triumph of good over evil
Raavan effigies light up skies across Odisha as people celebrate triumph of good over evil

Fortunately, no untoward incident was reported from any part of the State.

Cyber fraudster posing as IPS officer dupes man of Rs 71000
Cyber fraudster posing as IPS officer dupes man of Rs 71000

Identifying himself a Delhi-based IPS officer, he told Benudhar that he had kept the nude video call recording of him with the girl.

 Gold price rise: Checkout prices of Gold and Silver at Bhubaneswar, Cuttack
Gold price rise: Checkout prices of Gold and Silver at Bhubaneswar, Cuttack

Notably, factors such as state taxes, excise duty, and making charges lead to changes in the price of gold in India.

Low Pressure Weakens
Low pressure area weakens, rain intensity to reduce: IMD

As per IMD, two places in Odisha experienced extremely heavy rainfall activities under the influence of active monsoon conditions and low pressure system in the past 24 hours.

Silver Tableau At Chauliaganj Durga Puja, Cuttack
Vijayadashami celebrations today, Ravanapodi at night

Puja committees have made arrangements for the 'Ravana Podi' this evening, during which effigy of demon king Ravana will be torched to mark the victory of Lord Rama over demon King Ravana on the occasion of Vijayadashami.

Police bust racket running escort service; nab 5 including mastermind
Police bust racket running escort service; nab 5 including mastermind

Police revealed that mastermind Sushant Patra and his wife have 15 bank accounts from which cyber police seized Rs 20 lakh.

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