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.

After scaling Mount El'brus, Odisha doctor aims Australia’s highest peak 
After scaling Mount El'brus, Odisha doctor aims Australia’s highest peak 

The 25-year-old doctor scaled Mount El'brus, located in southwest Russia, on August 16, 2023. It is the highest above-ground peak in Russia and Europe, After this spectacular success, Khadenga has set his sights on the highest mountain peak in Australia.

Odisha government spent Rs 19.40 crore on advertisements in nine months: I & PR Minister 
Odisha government spent Rs 19.40 crore on advertisements in nine months: I & PR Minister 

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD)-led Odisha government spent Rs 19.40 crore on advertisements. Information and Public Relations Minister Pradeep Amat informed this in the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. 

Narasingha Mishra In Odisha Assembly
Odisha Congress leader Narasingha Mishra stages dharna in Assembly during zero hour

Mishra sat on dharna demanding Vigilance probe on land acquisition for the Vedanta University at Puri. He also demanded a ruling from the Speaker on the issue.

Brown Sugar Seized In Bhubaneswar
Special Crime Unit nabs 2 drug peddlers, seizes 400 gm brown sugar on Bhubaneswar outskirts

Twin City Police Commissioner, Sanjeeb Panda today informed that both the accused were nabbed by a team of Special Crime Unit from Pahala area.

Two Female Maoists Surrender In Odisha
Two women Maoists surrender in Odisha, allege sexual harassment of female cadres

Out of the two women Maoists, one was a member of the eighth company and another was a party member of Kalahandi-Kandhamal-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) division of the CPI (Maoist).

Odia Film Gallery At Odia Language Conference
Odia cinema: From initial struggle to golden age and new wave, Odia Language Conference has it all for cine lovers

The cinema gallery at the World Odia Language Conference has housed some incredible pieces of history that have become the first choice of cinema lovers at the Conference.

A Pub In Bhubaneswar
No bouncers in Cuttack, Bhubaneswar bars without Commissionerate police verification; guidelines issued

Taking cognizance of a series of instances of nuisance and violence by bouncers at bars and other watering holes in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, the Commissionerate Police on Monday promulgated a set of instructions asking for strict compliance by the bar owners in the Twin Cities while deploying these private security personnel who are informally called as bouncers.

Baramunda Bus terminal in Bhubaneswar to be named after BR Ambedkar 
Baramunda Bus terminal in Bhubaneswar to be named after BR Ambedkar 

As per the decision, a special gallery will be constructed on a 900 sq/ft area on the terminal premises. It will be dedicated to Dr BR Ambedkar. The life and ideals of the great man will be displayed through digital technology.    

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Rs 100 cr for World Odia Language Conference, but no Odia language teachers in schools!'

OTV tried to check the ground realities in some areas vis-à-vis the government’s recent promotional overdrive. Ichhapur Upper Primary School with classes from I to X under the Jharigaon block of Nabarangpur does not have a teacher for Odia language. The Class-X students will appear for the matric exam shortly without any teaching on the Odia language subject.

Kantakabi mispronunciation row: Anchor Sanhati 'posts apology then deletes it' 
Kantakabi mispronunciation row: Anchor Sanhati 'posts apology then deletes it' 

In the video message, Sanhati said, “During the inaugural ceremony of the World Odia Language Conference, I had inadvertently pronounced the title of Kantakabi Laxmikanta Mohapatra as Kanthakabi. It was a slip of the tongue. I don’t think it was intentional. I admit my mistake with humility. I am deeply hurt by the mistake.”

Odisha 662 category teachers threaten noncooperation in Plus-2 exams 
Odisha 662 category teachers threaten noncooperation in Plus-2 exams 

The agitating 662 category teachers have threatened that they will not cooperate in the Plus II exams scheduled to start on February 16 if their demands are not met. 

Dense Fog Engulfs Parts Of Odisha
Weather Updates: IMD issues yellow alert for dense fog in Odisha districts; rain also likely

The IMD further informed that there will be no large change in the minimum temperature during the next 4-5 days at many places over the districts of Odisha.

Odisha Assembly Budget Session
Odisha Assembly Budget Session: Congress stages walkout, alleges Govt taking Governor’s help to pat its own back

Mishra further alleged that usually Governor highlights the works to be taken up by the state government. There was no mention of such things.

Odisha Assembly Budget Session
Budget Session: Per Capita Income increased, unemployment growth rate declined in Odisha, says Governor

In his address, Odisha Governor Raghubar Das said that the state’s economy has witnessed an annual average growth rate of 6.47 % at 2011-12 prices during the period from 2012-13 to 2-22-23 (AE), which is higher than National/ Annual Average Growth rate of 5.59 %.

Odisha Assembly
Odisha Assembly Budget session begins with Governor’s address

According to the Odisha Governor, the ongoing works for the development of Lingaraj temple under the Ekramra project is going on at war footing.

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