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.

Mystery shrouds death of Odia television actress Rashmirekha Ojha in Bhubaneswar
Odia television actress death: Family points finger at deceased's 'live in partner', seeks probe

The actress was found hanging in her rented house located at Gadasahi in Nayapalli area of the city. 

BJD in BJP, Cong’s crosshairs over Tirtol MLA issue; legislator breaks silence 
BJD in BJP, Cong’s crosshairs over Tirtol MLA issue; legislator breaks silence 

Demanding for an independent inquiry into the allegations, both the parties have condemned the conducts of Das terming them unexpected, specifically from a public representative. 

Weather update: Heavy rain to lash Odisha for next 5 days, yellow warning issued for these districts
Weather update: Heavy rain to lash Odisha for next 5 days, yellow warning issued for these districts

Meanwhile, the regional met office has issued yellow warning for several districts for the next five days in view of the rainfall activity.

Bolangir police flayed for keeping mentally-challenged man in jail for six months
Bolangir police flayed for keeping mentally-challenged man in jail for six months

S Paiti Raju was sent to jail in an ATM theft case six months back.

Landlord ‘abducts’ tenant’s daughter in Bhubaneswar
Landlord ‘abducts’ tenant’s daughter in Bhubaneswar

The victim had been residing at the rented house with her father since 2018. Police, meanwhile, launched a manhunt for the landlord so that they can trace the whereabouts of the girl.

Women drug peddlers in Bhubaneswar give police sleepless nights  
Women drug peddlers in Bhubaneswar give police sleepless nights  

Of the 40 drug peddlers who were arrested jointly by police and excise departments in last six months, more than 20 of them were ladies and couples. 

Odisha’s disability rights activist Sruti Mohapatra to take part in CHOGM, flies for Rwanda  
Odisha’s disability rights activist Sruti Mohapatra to take part in CHOGM, flies for Rwanda  

She is participating in the conference as a member of the Commonwealth Disabled People’s Forum (CDPF)’s delegation. 

Twin city police flatten shops and dens of drug peddlers in Bhubaneswar
Twin city police flatten shops and dens of drug peddlers in Bhubaneswar

"We have arrested a man and his wife acting upon a complaint that they had encroached upon government land in the middle of the road. They were trading brown sugar, a banned drug, from the shop."

Another elephant ill in Nandankanan, undergoes treatment 
Another elephant ill in Nandankanan, undergoes treatment 

The jumbo has become sick due to a wound near her nail which is taking time to heal.

Agnipath: MP Aparajita Sarangi backs scheme, accuses oppositions of fanning violence 
Agnipath: MP Aparajita backs scheme, accuses oppositions of fanning fire

“As a common citizen of India, I would like to say the ‘Agnipath’ scheme is a good one and the Central government has launched it with a good intention. All should cooperate with the Centre for proper and fruitful implementation of the scheme," said Sarangi. 

Heavy Rainfall Alert
Heavy rain to lash several Odisha districts; IMD issues yellow warning

IMD’s Regional Centre in Bhubaneswar has also predicted thunderstorm with lightning at one or two places over the districts of Nuapada,Bolangir, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Gajapati, Ganjam, Nayagarh, Boudh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur and Cuttack in 24 hours.

FIR Against BJD MLA
BJD MLA in trouble again; wife-to-be files FIR against him for avoiding marriage

The complainant, Somalika, has accused the MLA of cheating and harassment. Somalika has also alleged that she and her family are being threatened by MLA’s relatives.

Chhattisgarh Borewell Mishap
Borewell mishap: Our focus was to reunite Rahul with family, says NDRF official

Recounting the ‘mission impossible’, the NDRF officials said that they had struck a connection with Rahul soon after he started responding to their calls.

Gold Prices
Gold, silver down: Check new rates in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack on June 18

On the other hand, one kilogram of silver is being sold at Rs 63,400 (With GST) in Bhubaneswar.

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