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.

Ukraine-returned students in Odisha torn between hope and despair
Ukraine-returned students in Odisha torn between hope and despair

Around 50 such students of the State met Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Bhubaneswar, seeking the government’s intervention to find a way out to end the problems surrounding their career. 

BJP lampoons BJD for being dilatory in implementing Modi govt's reform measures in Odisha
BJP lampoons BJD for being dilatory in implementing Modi govt's reform measures in Odisha

On the occasion of her party’s celebration of ‘Social Justice Fortnight’, Samantasinghar while addressing a press conference said the country’s growth rate was abysmally low and foreign exchange reserves were next to nothing prior to 2014.

Ministry Reshuffle In Odisha Likely, Over 10 Ministers May Be Shown The Door
Cabinet Reshuffle In Odisha Likely, Over 10 Ministers May Be Shown The Door

Talks in the power corridor are abuzz that CM Naveen Patnaik’s cabinet might see at least 50 per cent reshuffle with possibility of more than 10 ministers being shown the doors during the rejig.

Streamline self-financing courses: Odisha Higher Education dept writes to officers-in-charge of 13 u
Streamline self-financing courses: Odisha Higher Education dept writes to officers-in-charge of 13 universities

The missive came after Odisha Governor and Chancellor of Universities, Professor Ganeshi Lal directed all the State Public Universities not to allow any new Self Finance Courses (SFCs) on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode.

Suicide over love failure, a matter of concern as Odisha registers 2 cases every 3 days
Suicide over love failure, a matter of concern as Odisha registers 2 cases every 3 days

According to NCRB’s data, 172 youngsters—73 boys and 99 girls—ended their lives in 2019. In 2020, the number dipped slightly when 61 girls and 50 boys, totalling 111 youngsters, killed themselves.

Unorganised workers allege apathy, BJP slams Odisha govt
Unorganised workers allege apathy, BJP slams Odisha govt

The senior BJP leader on Saturday attended the unorganised workers’ conference organised in front of Nayapalli Durga puja pandal in Bhubaneswar as part of his party’s ‘Social Justice Fortnight’. 

Puri heritage corridor row: BJP calls for consensus to create pressure on Govt 
Puri heritage corridor row: BJP calls for consensus to create pressure on Govt 

Mohanty's statement meanwhile has given an impetus to the Jagannath Mandir Banchao Abhiyan, which is getting stronger by the day on social media platforms. 

Class promotion for 1 to 8 students in Odisha Schools by April 20;
Class promotion for 1 to 8 students in Odisha Schools by April 20; check decision on Summative Assessment 2

As per the latest notification issued by the School and Mass Education department, the class promotion process for the students from Class 1 to 8 has been targeted to be completed by April 20.

Chhatra Congress activists hurl tomatoes at Higher Education Minister Arun Sahoo’s Residence
Chhatra Congress activists hurl tomatoes at Higher Education Minister Arun Sahoo’s residence

The students’ wing of the grand old party expressed its resentment over the move and gheroed Sahoo’s residence. They shouted slogans against the minister.

Bhubaneswar ATM loot cracked: This is how City cops carried out ‘Mission Impossible’
Bhubaneswar ATM loot cracked: This is how City cops carried out ‘Mission Impossible’

Code named ‘Mission Impossible’, a dedicated team managed to catch hold of the robbers who were planning a similar ATM loot in Bengaluru.

Odisha Revises School Timings In View Of Heat Wave Conditions
Odisha Cuts Short Summer Vacation In Schools; Morning Classes Timing Revised

The state government has also announced that the morning classes will continue in the State. However, a revision has been made in the timings.

Bhubaneswar ATM loot case: Two including Bangladeshi national held
Bhubaneswar ATM loot case: Two including Bangladeshi national held

The miscreants had allegedly uprooted the ATM with the help of a stolen vehicle at Lingipur Housing Board Colony area under Dhauli police limits on April 5.

Keshari mall fire mishap: Traders allege poor maintenance during BMC Mayor’s spot visit
Keshari mall fire mishap: Traders allege poor maintenance during BMC Mayor’s spot visit

The traders raked up such loopholes before the newly-elected Mayor of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Sulochana Das’ spot visit last night.

Low coal stock: Consumers, experts raise question over power cuts in Odisha
Low coal stock: Consumers, experts raise question over power cuts in Odisha

The country is staring at power cuts this year as utilities' coal stock is at the lowest pre-summer levels in at least nine years. Similarly, the electricity demand is expected to rise at the fastest pace in at least 38 years.

Fire Breaks Out At Bhubaneswar Keshari Mall
Fire Breaks Out At Bhubaneswar Keshari Mall

A fire broke out at the Keshari Mall near the Market Building area in Bhubaneswar on Friday night.

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