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.

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Odisha Metro railway project work to start before 2023-end: Minister

G Mathi Vathanan, Urban Development Department secretary said, “CM has approved the metro rail project for Bhubaneswar capital region which will also include Cuttack and connect with Jatni-Khordha and later Puri.”

Norwester wreaks havoc in Odisha, SRC seeks damage report
Nor'wester wreaks havoc in Odisha, SRC seeks damage report

At a time when the entire State was reeling under an intense heat wave, the sudden change in the climate on account of Nor’wester rainfall brought a sigh of relief. But, it turned out to be a nightmare for people living in the coastal areas, where the rainfall and wind wreaked havoc.

Mystery shrouds man's death on Utkal University campus in Bhubaneswar 
Mystery shrouds man's death on Utkal University campus in Bhubaneswar 

The police have launched a probe from both suicide and murder angles.

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Sital Sasthi: Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati’s divine marriage solemnised, ‘Jugal Darshan’ tonight

Hundreds of people from different parts of western Odisha and from neighbouring areas participated in the historic marriage which was observed with pomp and gaiety.

PM Modi To Lay Foundation Stone For New Parliament Building On December 10
BJD to attend new Parliament House inauguration ceremony

In a statement, BJD's national spokesperson, Sasmit Patra said the President of India is the head of the state and the Parliament represents the 1.4 billion people of the country.

UPSC
How effective is free UPSC Civil Services exam coaching offered by Odisha govt

This startling pattern has raised questions over the effectiveness of free coaching provided by the Odisha Higher Education Department to the Civil Services aspirants for which the State government is spending crores of rupees.  

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‘Mo Bus' to roll in every panchayat in Odisha soon

In the first phase, the services will be made available in six districts– Koraput, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Malkangiri, Kalahandi and Gajapati. Later, the services will be extended to other regions, Padhee informed.

Odisha teachers take to Bhubaneswar streets over 'pending demands'
Odisha teachers take to Bhubaneswar streets over 'pending demands'

According to sources, the teachers have decided to continue their protest for an indefinite period until their demands, which include a grade pay of Rs 2800, six notional increments, and inclusion of the six-year contractual appointment tenure in the regular service period, are not met.  

Dharmendra Pradhan urges Odisha CM Naveen to continue with DBT & review cash payout decision 
Dharmendra Pradhan urges Odisha CM Naveen to continue with DBT & review cash payout decision 

In a letter to CM Naveen, Pradhan urged him to continue with the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism for payment of pension to the elderly, widows and divyangs.

Thunderstorm Alert
No change in max temp; thunderstorm likely in several Odisha districts: IMD

As per the IMD, there will be no large change in the maximum (Day) temperature at many places over the districts of Odisha during the next five days.

Odisha Cabinet Reshuffle
Odisha Cabinet Reshuffle: Susanta Singh says 'was not in Minister’s race'

Singh today categorically stated that he was not in the race for the post of a minister in the state cabinet. Singh’s statements came after his meetings with BJD supremo and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday and BJD organisation secretary Pranab Prakash Das today.

Deceased Youth Kalia Nayak
Unsafe city: Youth chased, hacked to death by armed miscreants in Bhubaneswar

The deceased, identified as Kalia Nayak alias Sushant, was a resident of a slum under Capital Police limits in the Smart City.

Notorious ‘Bawaria Gang’ from UP terrorised Bhubaneswar residents, CCTV footage of loot bid surfaces
Notorious ‘Bawaria Gang’ from UP terrorised Bhubaneswar residents, CCTV footage of loot bid surfaces

After the police arrested four members of the gang on Monday, it has been found out that this notorious gang openly targeted women. A CCTV video footage has surfaced that shows the members snatching a gold chain from a woman in Bhubaneswar during morning walk.

Jyotiranjan Beura aka Golden Baba
ED confiscates Rs 51 lakh Audi car belonging to Golden Baba

Golden Baba is accused in a cheating & money laundering case and is absconding for a few months.

Rs 2000 note exchange: Special arrangements at bank branches across Odisha
Rs 2000 note exchange: Special arrangements at bank branches across Odisha

As per SBI’s latest notification, special arrangements have been made for exchanging the big denomination currency notes with small denomination notes at around 890 branches across Odisha. 

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