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.

Fuel price updates: Check petrol, diesel rates at different places in Odisha on August 18
Fuel price updates: Check petrol, diesel rates at different places in Odisha on August 18

In the twin city, customers are reportedly paying Rs 103.11 per litre of petrol and Rs 94.68 per litre of diesel in the State Capital on August 18

Panchang for August 18
Panchang for August 18: Read to know your Tithi, Rahu Kaal and auspicious timings

Zodiac sign plays a very crucial role in almost all aspects of our life. Every sign has its own set of characteristics. If you are eager to know about your wealth, investment plan and financial success, read the astrological predictions for August 18.

Hirakud Dam
Flood management at Hirakud dam in question: Was Mahanadi flood avoidable?

As the data and expert opinions continue to flow, the question and concern is getting shriller; was the flood completely unavoidable and nothing could have been done to protect the property of the common man?

Actress Varsha Priyadarshini
Casteist remarks: Orissa HC directs Varsha Priyadarshini to appear before Delhi Police in 15 days

Earlier on August 4, the High Court had granted interim relief to Ollywood actress Varsha Priyadarshini, her mother and niece in connection with the case. 

Hirakud Dam
Odisha Flood Update: Authorities open 40 gates at Hirakud to release excess flood water

In a major development, Odisha government on Tuesday decided to release excess flood water by opening more gates of Hirakud dam.

Yellow Warning For Heavy Rainfall
Low pressure update: Heavy rainfall to lash Odisha till Aug 21

As per India Meteorological Department (IMD), the fresh low pressure system is likely to form over north Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas around August 18, 2022.

Latest Flood Update
Odisha Flood Update: Next 48 hours very crucial, says SRC

The SRC informed that embankment patrolling will be intenfised across 10 districts of the state.

Odisha Flood
Odisha Flood Update: Chief Minister puts Collectors of 10 districts on alert

CM Naveen Patnaik has directed officials to follow the state’s policy of ‘every life is precious’ while dealing with all possible disasters.

Traffic congestion in Bhubaneswar
Traffic congestion in Bhubaneswar: The problems and solutions

Smart city Bhubaneswar has been facing the problem of slow traffic; also, traffic holds up for quite sometime. We need to adopt more pragmatic and feasible measures to address the issues.

Daily Horoscope
Horoscope for August 16: Plan your day with these tips to stay away from troubles

Are you worried in life? Are you looking for some change and not getting answers how to start your day? Well, here’s how you can plan your day to stay away from troubles to some extent.

Prakruti Mishra
Prakruti Mishra releases new video, days after Babushaan controversy

Sharing a video on her Instagram page, Prakruti wrote, “Saare Jahan Se Acha. Happy Independence day to everyone. Jai Hind. #HarGharTiranga #IndependenceDay #India.”

Flood Threat
Odisha flood: Check water flow and danger level status in major rivers of state

Adding to the woes, IMD on Monday said a new low pressure is likely to form over north-west Bay of Bengal (BoB) around August 19. It is expected that several parts of the state will experience rainfall activities under the influence of the system.

Heavy Rainfall Alert
Another low pressure likely over BoB around August 19: IMD

Even though people in several parts of Odisha woke up to clear skies on Monday after more than a week of torrential rain and wet weather, a fresh low pressure area is knocking on the doors of the state again.

SRC PK Jena
Efforts on to avoid major flood in Mahanadi; 8 gates of Hirakud closed

The Odisha government on Monday initiated measures to avoid a major flood in Mahanadi river by closing eight gates of Hirakud dam.

Rainfall to increase from August 17
Heavy rainfall likely on Aug 17 and 18 in Odisha; depression to weaken in 12 hours

IMD scientist Umashankar Das on Monday said that though the intensity of rainfall will come down in the next 48 hours, there is possibility of heavy rainfall activities for a period of two days starting from August 17, 2022.

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