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.

Protesting Woman Dr Archana Kanungo
Woman levels 'no bribe no job' allegation against top officials; Odisha govt depts respond

The woman alleged that some top Odisha government officials, retired now, had demanded a bribe of Rs 50 lakh from her for a job. However, official releases from the state government departments show a different story.

Mission Shakti Members
Odisha hikes meeting remunerations of Mission Shakti federation members by Rs 500

As per the decision, the meeting remuneration of president, secretary and other executive members of gram panchayat and block-level federations has been increased by Rs 500. The increased payment amount will be applicable retrospectively from October 2023.

Cease-Work Strike By BMC Sanitary Workers
BMC sanitary workers stage cease-work protest in Bhubaneswar, waste pick up disrupted

Hundreds of sanitary workers gathered under the Rajmahal overbridge and staged the protest. Their demands included salary hike to Rs 15,000 and no to waste segregation.

Despite Cabinet approvals galore, many demands of Odisha employees remain unfulfilled!
Despite Cabinet approvals galore, many demands of Odisha employees remain unfulfilled!

Ahead of the elections, the Odisha cabinet has been approving various proposals on remunerations, salaries, cadre restructuring, and promotion and post-retirement benefits of staff in various departments 

'Night out at Zoo’ for visitors launched in Odisha's Nadankanan
'Night out at Zoo’ for visitors launched in Odisha's Nadankanan

To get an insight into the life of nocturnal animals and birds in the zoo, the participants will be provided with battery-operated vehicles, and technical guides for the jungle safari. However, they can have this facility only after registering their names online with a deposit of Rs 250 for each participant. 

Amid suspense on BJP-BJD alliance in Odisha, BJP leaders leave for New Delhi
Amid suspense on BJP-BJD alliance in Odisha, BJP leaders leave for New Delhi

Amid the suspense on the alliance,  Manmohan Samal, organizational secretary Manas Mohanty, Odisha in-charge Vijaypal Singh Tomar, and co-in-charge Lata Usendi left for New Delhi in the evening.

Teachers oppose Odisha govt's one-time retirement benefit move 
Teachers oppose Odisha govt's one-time retirement benefit move 

Akshaya Kumar Mishra, president of OSSTA said, “We outright reject the one-time lump sum amount of Rs 6 lakh to each teacher and Rs 4 lakh to each non-teaching employee on superannuation. We strongly condemn and oppose such an abominable system.”

Nua-O scholarship extended for non-technical UG, PG students in Odisha 
Nua-O scholarship extended for non-technical UG, PG students in Odisha 

According to a government press release, the initiative is aimed at nurturing inclusive and high-quality education and ensuring that no deserving student faces exclusion due to financial constraints. As many as 17 proposals of various departments got Cabinet clearance on Saturday.   

Burglars strike govt quarters on Vani Vihar University premises; loot gold, cash 
Burglars strike govt quarters on Vani Vihar University premises; loot gold, cash 

Such incidents have been happening one after another for the last several months, even though the Commissionerate Police has been carrying out a safe city drive. Members of some burglary gangs have been arrested in the past as well.    

Pradeep Panigrahi dares BJD to challenge BJP 
Pradeep Panigrahi dares BJD to challenge BJP 

Gopalpur MLA and BJP leader, Pradeep Panigrahi on Saturday countered Nrusingha Charan Sahu’s remark that the BJD will win over 110 seats, saying the BJP will fight alone and form government in Odisha. 

Soumya Ranjan predicts resurgence of one opposition party in case of BJP-BJD alliance 
Soumya Ranjan predicts resurgence of one opposition party in case of BJP-BJD alliance 

Patnaik did not clarify the party that will emerge as the sole opposition. Many wonder if he is referring to the Congress, of which he was once a member. “This situation will arise because the BJP was asserting itself as the opposition and an alternative. In case of an alliance, the BJP will be not there as an opposition,” he added.

Miscreants loot bag in front of jewellery shop in Bhubaneswar 
Miscreants loot bag in front of jewellery shop in Bhubaneswar 

There seems to be no let-up in loot and break-ins in Bhubaneswar. In the latest incident, two unidentified bike-borne miscreants swiftly took a bag containing gold and silver ornaments from in front of a jewellery shop under Airfield Police limits and fled from the spot on Friday night. 

Odisha BJP demands immediate transfer of long-serving police officials
Odisha BJP demands immediate transfer of long-serving police officials

BJP leader Lekhashree Samantasinghar said, "There are many officers who have overstayed at their place of postings. Many of them have not been transferred for five, 10, and even 12 years since their postings. Their long service in one place is against the guidelines meant for free and fair elections.”  

Gold Jewellery
Gold prices touch Rs 65k in Bhubaneswar, 22-carat at Rs 60k

As per the experts, this remarkable uptrend in the value of the precious yellow metal is primarily attributed to the anticipation of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve in June.

Odisha BJP Chief Manmohan Samal
Who is keen for an alliance, BJP or BJD? Odisha BJP chief asks to find the ‘rumour monger’

BJD MLA Nrusingha Charan Sahu said, "BJD has agreed to an alliance only in the interest of Odisha. The people of Odisha will be benefitted from the alliance."

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