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.

19 arrested, 50 others booked in Phiringia police station vandalism case
19 arrested, 50 others booked in Phiringia police station vandalism case

According to sources, the police have registered cases against some local leaders including Phiringia block vice-chairperson Ajit Sahoo, local sarpanch and samiti members.

Hirakud Dam
Hirakud opens 20 gates to discharge excess water; no flood threat in next 2-3 days, says EIC

Senior officials informed that Hirakud recorded an inflow of around 3,50, 000 cusecs while the outflow is almost similar.

Odisha EOW Freezes Over Rs 17 Cr Bank Deposits Of Sambandh Finserv
Rs 8 crore State Bank of India fraud: Odisha EOW arrests two more accused

During the period from September 2021 to September 2022, Asutosh Acharya in conspiracy with the arrested accused persons fraudulently recommended and processed the loans.

Redevelopment of 508 railway stations
Big railway revamp: PM Modi lays foundation stone for redevelopment of 508 stations, 25 in Odisha

“Around 1300 major railway stations in India will now be developed as Amrit Bharat Railway Station. They will be re-developed in a modern way. Of these, work on the redevelopment of 508 Amrit Bharat Railway Stations begins today,” said Modi.

Woman found hanging in hotel room in Bhubaneswar, probe launched
Woman found hanging in hotel room in Bhubaneswar, probe launched

After finding her hanging in her room (Room No- 205), the hotel staff immediately informed the Laxmisagar Police Station. 

Dengue cases raise concern in Bhubaneswar; Health department on its toes 
Dengue cases raise concern in Bhubaneswar; Health department on its toes 

While Khordha district has so far reported 715 Dengue cases, of them, 90 percent have been reported from Bhubaneswar alone. 

Hirakud
Hirakud opens 8 more sluice gates; floodwater now being released through 20 gates

While the inflow into the dam stands at 4,88,624 cusecs, 3,02,189 cusecs of water is being released through the dam. The water level of the reservoir stands at 621.06 ft.

Odisha always supported Centre to curb naxalism: Amit Shah
Odisha always supported Centre to curb naxalism: Amit Shah

"From 2015-2019, there has been a 30% decrease in the number of naxal incidents, a 32% decrease in encounters, and a 56% decrease in death of security personnel. I thank Odisha government and Naveen babu for extending cooperation to us to curb Naxalism," Shah added.

Amit Shah inaugurates, lays foundation stone for several NHAI projects in Odisha
Amit Shah inaugurates, lays foundation stone for several NHAI projects in Odisha

As part of the visit to Odisha, Shah inaugurated the 51-kilometre-long 4-lane stretch on National Highway (NH) 53 connecting Kamkhyanagar and Duburi. 

Odisha Flood Updates
Baitarani now below danger mark; ground reality from Bhadrak, Balasore and other Odisha districts

Several parts of Khorda district have been affected due to floods in Daya and Rajua river. Three villages in Orabarasingh panchayat have been cut-off from rest of the world. Local residents allege that they face similar problems during rainy season.

Union HM Amit Shah At Bhubaneswar Airport
Amit Shah arrives in Bhubaneswar on 2-day Odisha visit

Many BJP bigwigs including the party's National Vice President Baijayant Panda and Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi were at the airport to receive Shah.

BJB College
Group clash in BJB college; two students ‘thrashed’ in hostel

As per reports, there was a tiff over some comments being passed at a girl student on the campus. It is alleged that two plus 2 students of the college were thrashed by the boarders of Ambedkar Hostel on the campus.

Health Camp At OTV
'Health is wealth': OTV organises health camp for employees

The camp was held in association with Care Hospital to provide health screening for the employees who do not get enough time to do the same outside because of a busy schedule.

Thunderstorm alert
IMD predicts thunderstorm activities in Odisha; Yellow warning for some districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted that light to moderate rainfall activities will continue in different parts of Odisha.

Shops In Market Building Reopen
Bhubaneswar Unit-2 Market Building reopens after 19 days

While the stalemate between Central Market Building Traders’Association and the street vendors still continues, reopening of the market has provided a sigh of relief for both the small-time traders and shoppers.

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