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.

Nua-O scholarship extended for non-technical UG, PG students in Odisha 
Nua-O scholarship extended for non-technical UG, PG students in Odisha 

According to a government press release, the initiative is aimed at nurturing inclusive and high-quality education and ensuring that no deserving student faces exclusion due to financial constraints. As many as 17 proposals of various departments got Cabinet clearance on Saturday.   

Burglars strike govt quarters on Vani Vihar University premises; loot gold, cash 
Burglars strike govt quarters on Vani Vihar University premises; loot gold, cash 

Such incidents have been happening one after another for the last several months, even though the Commissionerate Police has been carrying out a safe city drive. Members of some burglary gangs have been arrested in the past as well.    

Pradeep Panigrahi dares BJD to challenge BJP 
Pradeep Panigrahi dares BJD to challenge BJP 

Gopalpur MLA and BJP leader, Pradeep Panigrahi on Saturday countered Nrusingha Charan Sahu’s remark that the BJD will win over 110 seats, saying the BJP will fight alone and form government in Odisha. 

Soumya Ranjan predicts resurgence of one opposition party in case of BJP-BJD alliance 
Soumya Ranjan predicts resurgence of one opposition party in case of BJP-BJD alliance 

Patnaik did not clarify the party that will emerge as the sole opposition. Many wonder if he is referring to the Congress, of which he was once a member. “This situation will arise because the BJP was asserting itself as the opposition and an alternative. In case of an alliance, the BJP will be not there as an opposition,” he added.

Miscreants loot bag in front of jewellery shop in Bhubaneswar 
Miscreants loot bag in front of jewellery shop in Bhubaneswar 

There seems to be no let-up in loot and break-ins in Bhubaneswar. In the latest incident, two unidentified bike-borne miscreants swiftly took a bag containing gold and silver ornaments from in front of a jewellery shop under Airfield Police limits and fled from the spot on Friday night. 

Odisha BJP demands immediate transfer of long-serving police officials
Odisha BJP demands immediate transfer of long-serving police officials

BJP leader Lekhashree Samantasinghar said, "There are many officers who have overstayed at their place of postings. Many of them have not been transferred for five, 10, and even 12 years since their postings. Their long service in one place is against the guidelines meant for free and fair elections.”  

Gold Jewellery
Gold prices touch Rs 65k in Bhubaneswar, 22-carat at Rs 60k

As per the experts, this remarkable uptrend in the value of the precious yellow metal is primarily attributed to the anticipation of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve in June.

Odisha BJP Chief Manmohan Samal
Who is keen for an alliance, BJP or BJD? Odisha BJP chief asks to find the ‘rumour monger’

BJD MLA Nrusingha Charan Sahu said, "BJD has agreed to an alliance only in the interest of Odisha. The people of Odisha will be benefitted from the alliance."

Injured Devotees Taken To Hospital From Lingaraj temple
Over 10 devotees injured in stampede-like situation during Maha Shivratri at Lingaraj Temple

As per reports, thousands of devotees had made a queue to avail darshan of Lord Lingaraj and watch the Mahadipa being taken atop the temple since early morning.

Artha Tatwa Chit Fund Case: Luxury car, cash, ornaments seized during ED raid 
Artha Tatwa Chit Fund Case: Luxury car, cash, ornaments seized during ED raid 

A luxury car seized by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday during the raids in connection with the chit fund scam in Odisha has become a matter of discussion. 

Maha Shivratri: Devotees break fast after Mahadipa lifted atop Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar
Maha Shivratri: Devotees break fast after Mahadipa lifted atop Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar

Thousands of devotees broke their day-long fast after the holy Mahadipa was lifted atop the Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar at around 10pm on Friday amid chants of ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ and ‘Har Har Mahadev’. 

Congress sees opportunity in Odisha amid unsolved political equations 
Congress sees opportunity in Odisha amid unsolved political equations 

With the recent posturing of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) keeping everyone guessing about a possible alliance, the Congress in the state has been in an upbeat mood.

No discussions held on alliance, BJP to fight alone: Odisha BJP Chief Manmohan Samal 
No discussions held on alliance, BJP to fight alone: Odisha BJP Chief Manmohan Samal 

No discussions were held on alliance, said Odisha BJP president Manmohan Samal after his arrival from New Delhi on Friday. 

Gender gaps will no longer exist: OTV MD Jagi Mangat Panda on International Women’s Day
Gender gaps will no longer exist: OTV MD Jagi Mangat Panda on International Women’s Day

Women are actually rewriting India’s narrative where stereotypes or gender gaps will no longer exist, said Odisha Television Network’s (OTV) Managing Director, Jagi Mangat Panda on the occasion of International Women’s Day. 

Youth on padayatra to shrines across country reaches Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar 
Youth on padayatra to shrines across country reaches Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar 

The youth identified as Ranbir Singh from Nainital has embarked on a tour to 12 Jyotirlingas, 52 shakti shrines and all the four major religious shrines of Hindus (Chaturdhams) in the country.

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