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.

Alleged custodial death case: 2 names, 2 wives of deceased leave police at sea 
Alleged custodial death case: 2 names, 2 wives of deceased leave police at sea 

On the one side, police file shows the man as Pradeep Sahu, an habitual offender, while on the other, one of the families identifies him as Debendra Choudhary having no criminal antecedents. 

Mercury touches 40 degree mark in Twin City of Odisha, Angul hottest
Mercury touches 40 degree mark in Twin City of Odisha, Angul hottest

As per the IMD, 21 towns in the State recorded maximum temperature of 40 degrees or above.

Heat wave to continue; IMD predicts rain, thunderstorm in Odisha
Heat wave to continue; IMD predicts rain, thunderstorm in Odisha

The maximum temperature will be more than 40 degree Celsius at many places and likely to be above normal by 2 to 3 degrees at a few places over the districts of interior Odisha during the next 4 to 5 days.

AIIMS Bhubaneswar recruitment: Multiple vacancies announced for research project
AIIMS Bhubaneswar recruitment: Multiple vacancies announced for research project

As per the advertisement, the engagements will be for an extramural funded research project at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on a tenure basis.

Odisha Health Director allays fresh COVID surge fears, urges not to panic 
Odisha Health Director allays fresh COVID surge fears, urges not to panic 

There is no need to panic now as most of the districts in the State barring a few are not reporting any fresh Covid-19 positive cases, said Mishra. 

Summer vacation in Odisha universities, colleges curtailed for 2022-23 academic session
Summer vacation curtailed in colleges, universities in Odisha for 2022-23 session

The decision to cut down summer break has been taken to compensate for the academic days lost on account of Covid-19 related dislocation.

Fuel price hike: Bus fares revised again in Odisha
Fuel price hike: Bus fares revised again in Odisha

As per the latest notification, the ordinary bus fare has been increased to 90 paisa per kilometre from the existing fare of 90 paisa/km.

WhatsApp fraud scam: Read this to keep your money safe
WhatsApp fraud: Read this to keep your money safe

The Electronics and Information Technology Department, Government of Odisha has recently issued an advisory on WhatsApp fraud.

Odisha Drivers' Association
Odisha drivers' association hits Bhubaneswar streets over 11-point charter of demands

The protestors alleged that though their association had organised a massive rally in the State capital a few months back and submitted a memorandum to the government for fulfillment of their demands, their pleas fell into the deaf ears.

Odisha Mulls To Cut Down Summer Vacation In Colleges, Universities To Make Up Covid Induced Academic
Odisha mulls cut down summer vacation in colleges, universities to make up COVID induced academic loss

According to sources, the Higher Education department is likely to make an announcement in this regard soon after a review. 

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.

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