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.

Part-time job fraud:
Part-time job fraud: Don't be an easy target, says Odisha Police

Extensive use and dependency on internet has created a window for scamsters to target people via multiple ways.

Tea vendor stabbed to death over land dispute in front of DCP office
Murder in Bhubaneswar: Tea vendor stabbed to death over land row in front of DCP office

The murder is said to be fallout of a dispute over a land dispute and pan shop, DCP Prateek Singh told the mediapersons.

Woman found dead; foul play suspected
Woman found dead; foul play suspected

Subhasree’s four-year old son found her lying on bed after returning from tuition and called the neighbours.

Gold Prices
Gold, Silver price today: Check rates in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar

Amid the fluctuation in gold and silver rates across the country, the price for 24-carat gold per 10 gram reached Rs 52,450 in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.

Fuel price updates on August 12: Check petrol, diesel rates at different places in Odisha 
Odisha fuel updates: Check fuel rates at varied places on August 31

Prices of petroleum products have now been aligned to market rates. This means fuel prices will rise each time, global crude prices rise and the rupee falls against the dollar.

Ganesh Chaturthi: Row over idol height continues in Odisha
Ganesh Chaturthi: Row over idol height continues in Odisha

The Badagada Bright Star Club has constructed a 51-ft Ganesh idol, the Akhandalamani Club has built a 50-ft idol at Nayapalli Nuasahi, Shahid Nagar Winner Club has made a 46-ft Vinayak idol and Sailashree Vihar phase – 2 Tala Padia Club has built a 40-ft Ganesh idol.

Dearth of fertilizer shortage hit hard farmers
Fertilizer shortage hits farmers hard in Odisha

Farmers have no option but to purchase fertilizers by paying a hefty price to save the crops remaining after the spate of floods in the state. This is the time to spray fertilizers. Purchasing fertilizers at an overpriced rate due to the shortage is a big challenge for farmers.

'Crucial meet over Bhuasuni dumping yard issue almost successful'
'Crucial meet over Bhuasuni dumping yard issue almost successful'

It is pertinent to mention here that Bhubaneswar has literally turned into a dumping yard with garbage being littered and scattered in and around the city for the last two weeks.

A farmer looking at submerged farmland
Rain stops, but not sufferings! A sneak peek into Odisha floods aftermath

The situation is still grim in some of the districts of the state and this has sparked resentment among the farmers who alleged that no action is being taken to drain the water from their agricultural land.

An apartment in Bhubaneswar
Illegal structures in Bhubaneswar may face demolition 

According to sources, the Odisha government has identified 200 buildings as unauthorised but not a single building has been demolished thanks to the alleged inaction of the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) and Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC). 

Odisha Fire Services Personnel
Odisha Fire Services to have 'Striking Fire Force', 144 posts to be created

There will be three range headquarters of striking fire force in three zones- Cuttack, Sambalpur and Berhampur. A total of 144 posts will be created.

Bank Holiday On Nuakhai
Nuakhai in Odisha: Banks to remain shut on September 1

The Odisha government on Monday announced that the banks will remain closed on September 1, 2022, on the occasion of Nuakhai.

Yellow Warning For Thunderstorm
Thunderstorm with lightning alert for several Odisha districts, check updates

Malkangiri recorded the highest maximum temperature of 36 degree Celsius on Sunday.

Bhuasuni dumping yard issue: Stalemate continues as village meeting yields no result, another meetin
Bhuasuni dumping yard issue: Stalemate continues as village meeting yields no result, another meeting today 

All eyes are on the outcome of the second village meeting scheduled to be held today to end the impasse over the Bhuasuni dumping yard.

Police crack mystery of Bhubaneswar Plus II student missing case
Police crack mystery of Bhubaneswar Plus II student missing case

The parents of the student will face interrogation for registering a false missing report.

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