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.

Fake police arrested
‘Fake cop’ arrested for detaining and thrashing youth in Bhubaneswar

As per reports, Ranjan had past enmity with the victim’s younger brother. It is alleged that Ranjan had called the victim to a place and had threatened and thrashed him by identifying himself as the Inspector-in-charge of Airfield Police Station.

Opposition Attacks 5T Secretary
'Odisha govt became headless'; Opposition mounts attack on BJD over 5T Secy's 'involvement in politics'

5T Secretary’s visit to Malkangiri has also been vehemently opposed. Former union minister and BJP MP Jual Oram questioned how an IAS officer is involved in direct politics.

BJP leader and Opposition Chief Whip Mohan Majhi
BJD MPs, MLAs have accepted slavery of 5T Secretary: BJP’s Mohan Majhi

Launching a scathing attack on the conch party, Majhi alleged, "BJD MPs and MLAs have accepted slavery of the 5T Secretary. They are not serving the state or the CM. They are at the service of the 5T secretary as they have no other option. They fear denial of tickets or jail term like some other MLAs.”

Tomato price hike
Odisha minister blames rain for tomato price rise

Odisha Food Supplies Minister Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak on Wednesday blamed rains for the price rice of tomatoes.

Tainted OAS Officer
Vigilance takes tainted OAS officer Prasanta Rout on 5-day remand

The Court of Special Judge, Vigilance had ordered jail custody of Rout till July 7, 2023. Rout was earlier produced before the Court of Special Judge Vigilance, Sundargarh for possessing disproportionate assets (DA) worth Rs 5,21,09,659 which is 506 per cent of his known sources of income.

Odisha train accident
Odisha train tragedy: Rly Engineers Federation releases 11-point suggestions for enhancing safety

In its suggestion, the federation has given more emphasis to safety than punctuality.

Private College Lecturers Protest In Bhubaneswar
Odisha private lecturers, employees scuffle with police during protest

Hundreds of protesters demanding government grant marched toward the Assembly and tried to jump the police cordon. A scuffle erupted when the police obstructed their advances.

Former Gunupur MLA Ramamurthy Gamango
Former Gunupur MLA Ramamurthy Gamango awarded life term for killing wife

On Saturday, the court convicted Gamango in the 28-year-old murder case of his wife, Sashirekha. The court pronounced its judgment after hearing 11 witnesses and going through 15 documents and several circumstantial evidence.

Heavy rainfall alert
Heavy rain to lash Odisha districts for next 48 hours: IMD

Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea along and off Odisha coast, Northwest Bay of Bengal adjoining West Central Bay of Bengal during the next 24 hours.

CM Audio Tape Row
Is it CM’s voice, questions Congress over 5T Secy playing audio message during Bargarh visit

While talking to media, Odisha Pradesh Congress President Sarat Pattanayak said, “What is the proof that the audio is of Chief Minister? We cannot accept that it is CM’s audio. If the CM has really sent him, it should be informed to the people in Odisha in written.”

Congress Targets 5T Secretary
5T Secy VK Pandian blatantly violated AIS conduct rules: Odisha Congress writes to Centre for appropriate action

Patnaik in his letter claimed that the name of VK Pandian appears in hoardings bearing the symbol of BJD at Hatibadi Road, Ram Nagar, Paralakhemundi in Gajapati district. The hoarding proclaims that Rs 20 lakh has been sanctioned for a Church during visit of 5T Secretary VK Pandian which is a clear violation of Rule 5 of AIS Conduct Rules.

Tainted OAS officer given compulsory retirement
Tainted OAS officer Prasanta Rout given compulsory retirement after arrest by Vigilance

The Opposition alleged that Rout had hand in glove with the higher rank officials in the adminis6tration for which he was able to indulge in such corrupt practices and amass such huge wealth.

Ekamra Prakalpa: Chief Minister to lay foundation stone on June 28 
Ekamra Prakalpa: Chief Minister to lay foundation stone on June 28 

The yajna that started today will continue till June 28, coinciding with the Bahuda Yatra of Lord Jagannath and His siblings. On that day, the ‘Purnahuti’ ritual will be performed and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will lay the foundation stone of the project.  

'Naga babas' under police scanner, 5 detained in Bhubaneswar 
'Naga babas' under police scanner, 5 detained in Bhubaneswar 

The detained babas claimed that they were in no way associated with the miscreants’ gang and that they are sadhus from Uttar Pradesh and have come to Odisha on a visit. 

Controversy over 5T Secretary Visit
Opposition mounts attack on Odisha CM over 5T Secy’s visit; Pandian counters with CM’s audio message

The Opposition parties including the BJP and the Congress have also trained guns on Odisha Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik over such visits by the 5T Secretary.

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