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.

'Chitrakonda Ganja' mastermind arrested during visit to Jharpada jail in Bhubaneswar 
'Chitrakonda Ganja' mastermind arrested during visit to Jharpada jail in Bhubaneswar 

Ganja smuggling racket's mastermind Rahul Sethi's luck ran out when he had gone to Jharpada jail to meet his associates.

Mercury touches 44 degrees in Odisha
Max temp crosses 44 degrees mark for first time in Odisha in 2024

As per the data shared by IMD, 10 places in Odisha recorded maximum temperature of 43 degrees or above.

White tigress Sneha dies at Nandankanan Zoo in Odisha
White tigress Sneha dies at Nandankanan Zoo in Odisha 

A 14-year-old white tigress Sneha died at her enclosure in Nandankanan Zoological Park on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar city on Friday, officials said.

Heatwave to continue in Odisha, Orange Warning issued
Unbearable heat as mercury crosses 43 degrees mark in Jharsuguda; Bhubaneswar sizzles at 41.4

As per the IMD, there will be no large change in the maximum temperature (Day Temperature) during the next two days and it will slightly fall by 2-3°C thereafter at many places over the district of Odisha.

Thunderstorm alert for Odisha districts
Thunderstorm to provide respite from heat wave in Odisha; IMD issues warning for several districts

The IMD has also issued an orange warning for heat wave to severe heat wave conditions in different parts of Odisha for the next two days.

Heatwave to hailstorm, check IMD’s weather forecast for several Indian states
Heatwave to hailstorm, check IMD’s weather forecast for several Indian states

Isolated heavy rainfall is very likely over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura on April 19 and April 21 and isolated very heavy rainfall is also very likely over Arunachal Pradesh on April 20, 2024.

Businessman found dead in Bhubaneswar
Businessman dies under mysterious circumstances at guest house in Bhubaneswar

It is expected that the mystery surrounding the death of the businessman will become clear after the post-mortem.

Prasanna Patasani
Will five-time MP Prasanna Patasani quit BJD to join BJP?

As per sources, Patasani was hopeful of bagging BJD ticket from Bhubaneswar Parliamentary seat for the ongoing 2024 General Elections. However, he was eventually denied ticket by the party. 

Rs 40,000 crore corruption done through 5T initiative: Odisha BJP
Rs 40,000 crore corruption done through 5T initiative: Odisha BJP 

BJP spokesperson Anil Biswal alleged, “The 5T was an undemocratic system and it was a political programme. The Election Commission of India has deemed it a political programme and took action. Rs 500 crore was spent for 5T publicity and Rs 50 to Rs 60 crore was spent towards helicopter rides.”

Women empowerment or dynasty politics? Why BJD dropped heavyweights & fielded their wives?
Women empowerment or dynasty politics? Why BJD dropped heavyweights & fielded their wives?

Of the total 126 candidates announced by BJD, 28 are women and, 10 of them are the wives of party heavyweights.

BJD in turmoil as revolts crop up after sitting MLAs denied tickets
BJD in turmoil as revolts crop up after sitting MLAs denied tickets

BJD MLA Nrushingha Sahu said that tickets are being distributed on the basis of a survey and the party will decide about the rehabilitation of leaders who are denied tickets. 

Forest fires comparatively less than last year: Odisha PCCF
Forest fires comparatively less than last year: Odisha PCCF

It has been seen that people are setting fires to forests to collect mahua flowers, kendu leaves and for shifting cultivation, the forest official said, adding that immediate action is being taken, and about 100 cases are registered against culprits every year.   

Commissionerate Police forms HER to deal with Road Romeos with iron hand 
Commissionerate Police forms HER to deal with Road Romeos with iron hand 

The Commissionerate Police has formed a 14-member Highly Efficient Response (HER) team to deal Road Romeos with iron hand.

Bhubaneswar man loses Rs 11L in scam via Telegram channel, couple arrested
Bhubaneswar man loses Rs 11L in scam via Telegram channel, couple arrested

The gang allegedly fleeced people on the Telegram messaging platform by promising a 20 per cent return on investments. They tricked their victims into transferring money into mule accounts. 

Actress Varsha Priyadarshini steps into ex-husband’s shoes, joins BJD 
Actress Varsha Priyadarshini steps into ex-husband’s shoes, joins BJD 

Joining BJD, Varsha has added her name to the long list of actors and actresses joining politics in Odisha. 

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