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.

Opposition targets 5T Secretary's Visit
Opposition trains guns on Odisha govt over 5T Secy’s district visits, grievance hearings

Senior BJP leader Prithviraj Harichandan said, “It seems that Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has mentally not prepared himself in the last 23 years to hear the public grievances."

Man stabs self over nude call blackmailing
Youth stabs self 25 times over nude call and blackmailing in Bhubaneswar

The condition of the youth is said to be critical and he has been put on a ventilator. As per initial reports, the youth had come across a girl on social media and had developed a friendship.

Kuakhai River Where Four Youths Drowned
Two youths drown in Kuakhai River near Bhubaneswar, 2 missing

As per reports, eight friends from Bhubaneswar had gone to Dhabalahara to take a bath when four of them drowned in the river.

OTP Sharing With Pakistan Intelligence Operatives
OTP sharing with Pak operatives: Accused Abhijeet reveals names before NIA, was in touch with 100 agents

A team of officials from the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and IB grilled Abhijeet at STF headquarters in Bhubaneswar.

BJP terms BJD’s ‘Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha’ scheme as new drama 
BJP terms BJD’s ‘Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha’ scheme as new drama

Launching a broadside against the CM Naveen Patnaik-led government, former Odisha BJP president Samir Mohanty question whether it is another scheme to fool people of the state.

CBI
Odisha train tragedy: CBI granted further 4-day remand of 3 accused

Meanwhile, the accused - Senior Section Engineer (signal) Arun Kumar Mahanta, Section Engineer Mohammed Amir Khan, and Technician Pappu Kumar have been forwarded to court after completion of their remand.

IMD Forecast
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Odisha; yellow warning for some districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) today predicted that several parts of the state will experience thunderstorm and heavy rainfall activities in the coming days.

Aparajita Sarangi
BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi slams BJD for engaging govt staff in party programmes 

Taking to her Twitter, Sarangi came down heavily on the conch party alleging that the State government employees are delivering speech in Biju Yuva Janata Dal programme while master book keepers of Self Help Groups (SHG) are taking pledge to follow the directives of MLAs.

Odisha Witnessing Spike Of COVID Infection Among School Students
Odisha govt to provide uniforms to class 9, 10 students; releases guidelines

As part of the scheme, the students in Odisha will now be provided with two pairs of uniforms, one pair of shoes and two pairs of socks, one t-shirt and one-track pant.

Odia IIT Kharagpur professor to develop tamper proof signalling system
Odia IIT Kharagpur professor to develop tamper proof signalling system

While the Railway department has entrusted IIT Kharagpur with the key responsibility, Aurobinda Routray, an Odia professor posted at the premier educational institute, is leading the project to develop a tamper-proof signalling system based on blockchain technology.

DMRC Soil Testing Near Trishulia
DMRC begins geotechnical investigation for Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project

Presently, the soil test is being carried out at four places on the stretch to ascertain the soil 's bearing capacity of the area where pillars of metro rail would be erected.

Woman BJD leader Sanjukta Mahala
Physical, mental harassment slur against former Odisha Minister: Woman BJD leader lodges fresh complaint

Citing threat to her life, Mahala also demanded police protection. Besides, Mahala said that she will approach Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik if denied justice.

5T Secretary Controversy
5T secretary now controls BJD as he has blank party tickets signed by CM Naveen: BJP's Pradip Purohit

The senior BJP leader further said that his party is not opposing CM Naveen or his ministers’ visit. “Who is 5T Secretary and why is he announcing projects worth lakhs? BJD is not in BJD’s hand, rather it is now under the control of 5T Secretary,” alleged Purohit.

OTP Sharing Scam
OTP sharing with Pakistan intelligence operatives: Accused Abhijeet admits sending money to mastermind

Prior to Abhijeet’s arrest, the STF had arrested Pathanisamant Lenka, the alleged mastermind of fake SIM cards and OTP sharing scam.

Kanwariyas, devotees throng Shiva shrines on first Monday of Holy Shravan
Kanwariyas, devotees throng Shiva shrines on first Monday of Holy Shravan

The atmosphere across the Shiv temples filled with devotion and enthusiasm as devotees made beeline since the wee hour to offer milk, water and 'bel' leaves to the almighty on the auspicious occasion.

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