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.

Southwest monsoon
Monsoon to reach Odisha in 2-3 days: IMD

According to the weather office, there will be a change in the weather from June 20, while several parts of Odisha will receive pre-monsoon rain from June 21.

Major fire breaks out in multi-complex in Bhubaneswar, four trapped inside rescued unhurt 
Major fire breaks out in multi-complex in Bhubaneswar, four trapped inside rescued unhurt 

As it was their first priority to rescue the trapped persons, the firefighters took the trapped persons out of the spa to another building through a ladder. 

'CM’s inability to move around' statement: BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi says 'we are concerned' 
CM Naveen’s 'inability to move around' statement: BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi expresses concern

Sarangi expressed her desire to know what has happened to the CM that he has restricted his movements. People of Odisha should know the reason. she said.

Heat Wave
Heat wave continues in Odisha; Bhubaneswar records 39.8 degree Celsius by 11:30 am

By 8:30 am, Jharsuguda district recorded the highest maximum temperature of 37.4 degrees, followed by 36.4 in Sambalpur.

Intense heat wave to grip India
Odisha sizzles as 29 places record temperature over 40 degC, Sonepur boils at 45.7 degC

The twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack recorded 44.3 degrees Celsius and 42.1 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Aparajita Sarangi
Governance hijacked in Odisha by a secretary-level official: BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi

Has Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik authorized a secretary-level bureaucrat to go around announcing projects in different parts of Odisha while the elected MLAs, MPs and Ministers are either onlookers or absent in those meetings? Sarangi questioned.

Power cut protest
Odisha Energy Minister’s residence gheraoed over erratic power supply

“Odisha is a power surplus state. But things have become worse as there are rampant power cuts in the state which have compounded the miseries of the people in this gruelling heat and humid conditions," said a protestor.

Blackout at Kalinga Stadium during international football match exposes Odisha govt’s tall infra cla
Blackout at Kalinga Stadium during international football match exposes Odisha govt’s tall infra claims 

While the match was in progress, one of the floodlight towers went out. Though the lights came back after 5-6 minutes, by then the erratic power supply had already done the damage, doing a disservice to the state’s reputation of being a sports hub. 

Heatwave alert
Bhubaneswar records 44.4 degrees; IMD issues orange and yellow warning for heatwave in Odisha

The capital city of Bhubaneswar recorded 44.4 degree Celsius by 2:30 pm today. Jharsuguda town was the hottest place in the state as the maximum temperature shot up to 44.6 degrees by 2:30 pm today.

Power Cut
BJP intensifies power cut protest in Odisha; activists scuffle with police in Berhampur

In Berhampur, the scuffle broke out after the BJP activists tried to storm into the Tata Power office during the demonstration today

Severe Heatwave alert
IMD sounds severe heatwave alert for Cuttack and Bhubaneswar

In its advisory, the IMD said that the heat will be tolerable for the general public but it may cause some health concerns for the vulnerable ones- infants, elderly and sick persons. In a bid to beat the heat, people should keep themselves hydrated and avoid exposure to heat.

One Of The Flood Lights Go Out At Kalinga Stadium
Power disruptions at Bhubaneswar Kalinga Stadium mar India-Lebanon football match

As per reports, during halftime, the power went kaput in the dressing room, VVIP gallery, officials' box, and the media centre of Kalinga Stadium.

PMAY
Amid State-Centre tussle, PMAY house distribution process begins in Odisha

9.5 lakh houses were sanctioned by the Centre to be distributed under the PMAY scheme in Odisha. But the homes could not be distributed even after five months owing to a dispute in beneficiary identification.

World Blood Donor Day: The real heroes behind someone’s existence
World Blood Donor Day: The real heroes behind someone’s existence

While the world is celebrating World Blood Donor Day to raise global awareness on the need for safe blood and blood products and to express gratitude for blood donors for their voluntary life-saving gift, let's meet some real heroes of Odisha who are the reason behind someone’s existence.

 Jatra artiste Rani Priyadarshini
'Ollywood casting couch' controversy gets uglier 

With actors like Prakruti Mishra, Jasmine Rath, and Pupul Bhuyan levelling allegations of casting couch against film producer Sanjay Nayak aka Tutu Nayak, several questions have now cropped up.

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