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.

481 villages in 12 districts affected, says SRC
Odisha rain: 481 villages in 12 districts affected, says SRC

Briefing the media, Sahu said, “There is an apprehension of a medium-scale flood in Mahanadi river system. Collectors have been asked to submit damage assessment reports once the rain subsides.”

Students of class 6 to 8 in Odisha to undergo eligibility test before entering high school
Odisha BSE introduces club system for Class 10 students, check details

According to a notification issued by the BSE, the aspirational components of this curriculum are--Book Review, Project Work, Information Technology (IT) skills and Co-curricular Activities.

Cyber Fraud
Odisha Tourism sector now soft target for cyber fraudsters; fake hotel websites create flutter

The criminals create fake websites in the name of genuine hotels including several five-star hotels and loot money from tourists on the pretext of room bookings. If anyone searches for room availability on the internet, there is every possibility that one might come across such fake websites.

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Support to Modi govt: BJD now in firing line of Opposition; AAP asks what compulsion?

From Delhi to Odisha, speculations are now rife over BJD’s stance as it has always been claiming to be following an ‘equidistance policy’ of staying away from Congress and BJP.

Deep Depression
Deep depression to weaken into low pressure; check IMD’s forecast for Odisha

As per IMD, the southwest Monsoon has also been vigorous over Odisha.

Agro equipment subsidy fraud
Agro equipment subsidy fraud: EOW nabs 1 more accused, total arrests now at 5

Earlier, the EOW had arrested five persons including the main accused Srinath Rana in connection with the case. The case was filed in 2021 by K.G. Sree Charan, Director of M/s Varushapriya Agrotech Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore.

Odisha rain: SRC takes stock of situation, asks Collectors to take precautionary measures 
Odisha rain: SRC takes stock of situation, asks Collectors to take precautionary measures 

According to SRC’s office, the State has received an average rainfall of 83.8 mm during the last 24 hours. The highest rainfall of 390.6 mm has been recorded in Boudh block in Boudh district, while four blocks have recorded rainfall of more than 300 mm.

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Speculations over BJD’s equidistance police after decision to support NDA

Is there any pressure on the BJD or Naveen Patnaik is leaning towards the NDA? Such speculations are now rife after BJD cleared its stance after the YSR Congress’ support to the NDA. Apart from this, it is being discussed whether the ruling BJD is changing its ‘equidistance policy’?

Deep Depression Updates
Deep depression updates; Check IMD’s forecast for wind speed

The system is likely to move northwestwards and cross Bangladesh coast close to east of Khepupara by the evening of today. Thereafter, it is very likely to move west-northwestwards across Gangetic West Bengal during the subsequent 24 hours

Sasmit Patra
BJD to oppose no-confidence motion brought by Opposition; issues 3-line whip to its MPs

Patra further informed that the BJD will also support the passing of the Delhi services ordinance. “BJD has decided to support the passing of the Delhi bill and we will be opposing the no-confidence motion brought by the opposition parties,” Patra told ANI.

Deep Depression to trigger heavy rainfall
Deep depression & IMD’s red alert for heavy rainfall: Odisha SRC issues advisory

In its advisory, the SRC has asked district Collectors Municipal Corporations, and other officials to remain alert, especially in the districts where Red, Orange, or Yellow warnings have been issued by the IMD.

Heavy Rainfall Alert
Waterlogging in Twin City: Mayors of Cuttack, Bhubaneswar say efforts on to fix issues

It is pertinent to mention here that rain and drain water entered the houses of people living in several localities in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar yesterday and it is yet to be cleared even after 12 hours today.

OSSC question paper leak
Job aspirants stage demonstration over repeated OSSC question paper leak; demand transparency & CBI probe

“We do not have faith on OSSC chairman and Odisha Government. We want a CBI probe into the entire recruitment scam as we do not have faith on Odisha Police inquiry,” alleged an aspirant.

Red Warning
Deep Depression update: IMD issues red warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Odisha districts

As per IMD, yesterday’s well-marked low pressure area over central parts of the north Bay of Bengal has concentrated into a depression. The system is about 160 km southeast of Khepura (Bangladesh) and 400 km east-southeast of Digha (West Bengal).Moreover, the system has intensified into deep depression today.

Rain brings Twin City Cuttack, Bhubaneswar to their knees; residents struggle
Rain brings Twin City Cuttack, Bhubaneswar to their knees; residents struggle

After a few hours of downpours on Monday, normal life was thrown out of gear, and traffic on different stretches came to a halt. 

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