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.

Deogarh MLA arrested for ‘thrashing’ Tileibani BDO
Deogarh MLA arrested for ‘thrashing’ Tileibani BDO

As per sources, the legislator was arrested from his quarter in Bhubaneswar.

School Reopening
Odisha schools reopening; No risk to students on account of summer heat as temp expected to fall

The State government has already rescheduled the school timings from 6 am to 9 am with effect from May 2, 2022.

Odisha Government
Odisha hikes minimum daily wages with variable DA of Rs 11/day

As per the notification issued by the Labour Commissioner on the eve of International Labour Day, the VDA shall now be paid at Rs 11 per day to all categories of employees in all 89 scheduled employments from April 1, 2022.

Chellakumar's new strategy to revive Odisha Congress creates flutters in State politics
Chellakumar's new strategy to revive Odisha Congress creates flutters in State politics

Chellakumar, who is on a two-day visit to Odisha, is learnt to have met former Union Minister Braja Kishore Tripathy, BJP’s senior leader Bijoy Mahapatra and senior journalist Rabi Das among others in this regard. 

Amid heatwave, power demand surges; Odisha claims no coal scarcity
Amid heatwave, power demand surges; Odisha claims no coal scarcity

Meanwhile, there has been a 10 per cent rise in demand for electricity in Odisha due to the prevailing heatwave. The state's peak hour (7 pm to 11 pm) demand has been around 5,000 MW due to hot and humid conditions, while the production was at 4,899 MW.

School timings rescheduled in Odisha, check latest notification 
School timings rescheduled in Odisha, check latest notification 

However, the exams already scheduled by different boards/ councils shall continue as usual, it tweeted.

No coal crisis in Odisha now: State government
No coal crisis in Odisha now: State government

In response to queries of journalists, Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra said, “We don’t have the situation like in other states where power outages last for as long as 10-12 hours due to shortage of coal."

Man thrashes wife to death in Bhubaneswar, held 
Man thrashes wife to death in Bhubaneswar, held 

The police have identified the deceased as Nilima and the accused as Soubhagya Ranjan Das. The duo has a minor daughter. 

OPSC assistant professor recruitment 2022: Commission releases important notice, check here
OPSC assistant professor recruitment 2022: Commission releases important notice, check here

As per the latest notification issued by the Commission, 19 candidates have been called for verification of original documents which will be held in the office of the Commission at 19, Dr P K Parija Road in Cuttack on 17 May 2022, the notification read.

IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
Cyclone in May cannot be ruled out: IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra

IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said, "Usually whenever any low pressure forms in Bay of Bengal in the month of May, there is possibility of its intensification. So far, IMD has not made any prediction regarding its projected path and its intensity."

Holiday Extension for Colleges
Holiday extension for Odisha Colleges, HEIs; know what Higher Edn Minister Says

Amidst the confusion, the Higher Education Minister Arun Sahoo on Saturday stated that a decision on the extension of college vacation will be taken after a detailed consultation.

Cyclone threat for Odisha
Cyclone threat for Odisha! Clear picture in next 2-3 days

As per IMD, a cyclonic circulation is likely to form over South Andaman Sea and neighbourhood around May 4. Under its influence, a low pressure area is likely to form over the same region during the next 24 hours.

Electronic vehicles to get 40% discount at parking lots in Bhubaneswar
Electronic vehicles to get 40% discount at parking lots in Bhubaneswar

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued an order to the parking lot vendors to provide the discount to the EVs in the Capital City

Youth Held For Blackmailing
Youth arrested for blackmailing minor girl in Bhubaneswar

The accused Asish Jena had allegedly threatened the minor girl to upload her obscene video on social media. This made the victim to steal cash and gold ornaments from her home.

Rain Alert For Odisha
Heatwave likely in interior Odisha; Nor’westers to bring Max temp down

In a tweet, the Regional Centre informed that the maximum temperature in several parts of the State is likely to come down by two degrees due to Nor’westers.

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