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.

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. 

Uncertainty hangs over Lord Lingarajs Sital Sasthi Jatra
Odisha bans ganja in Shiva shrines across state

In a letter to all the district collectors and Superintendents of Police, the Odia Language Literature and Culture Department has directed the officials to take necessary measures to stop the use of the contraband on Lord Shiva shrine premises.

Exchange of Rs 2000 notes begins: Customer can exchange notes multiple times a day, says SBI
Exchange of Rs 2000 notes begins: Customer can exchange notes multiple times a day, says SBI

Though banks in Odisha did not see huge footfalls of customers for the exchange on the first day, it is believed that the number may increase in the coming days. The RBI has set September 30 as the deadline for exchange of the notes. 

Illegal encroachment: Govt quarters in Odisha, the new address of non-Odia makeshift traders!
Illegal encroachment: Govt quarters in Odisha, the new address of non-Odia makeshift traders!

A government quarters (VA 13/1) located at Raj Mahal Square in the State capital is reportedly occupied by a cane furniture manufacturer from neighbouring West Bengal for over the years.

Odisha’s famous Pahala rasagola becomes dearer from today  
Odisha’s famous Pahala rasagola becomes dearer from today  

Pahala Sweet Traders’ Association said they have no other way but to increase the price of sweets items following the hike in the price of milk and cottage cheese. 

Odisha sees gold rush as RBI’s decision to withdraw Rs 2000 notes triggers panic buying
Odisha sees gold rush as RBI’s decision to withdraw Rs 2000 notes triggers panic buying

Jewellery shops, filling stations and other business establishments across Odisha witnessed a huge rush following the decision of the RBI with people resorting to panic buying.

Bawariya gang
Commissionerate Police nabs 4 members of notorious ‘Bawaria Gang’

Bhubaneswar DCP, Prateek Singh informed that 16 gold chains weighing 200 grams, and two motorcycles bearing Delhi registration numbers have been recovered from their possession.

Odisha Cabinet Reshuffle
Odisha Cabinet reshuffle to checkmate BJP?

As the tribals constitute nearly 22 percent in the state including from Sundagarh and Mayurbhanj, the BJD has laid emphasis on tribal-dominated areas during the reshuffle.

Susanta Singh
Odisha Cabinet reshuffle: Supporters dissatisfied after Susanta Singh denied ministerial berth

Bhatli MLA Susanta Singh was hopeful of getting a ministerial berth after the seat from western Odisha was vacant following the murder of health minister Naba Das. It is being said that the Bhatli MLA is unhappy over the decision and non-inclusion in the council of ministers.

Venus-Moon
Venus to come closer to moon from May 23; special arrangements in Bhubaneswar

As per officials of Pathani Samanta Planetarium in Bhubaneswar, the bright Venus will be visible to the naked eye till June 15. One can witness this for a period of two hours from 6:30 pm to 9:15 pm, provided the sky is clear.

Thunderstorm Alert
IMD issues yellow alert for thunderstorm with lightning in several Odisha districts

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

Pahala Sweets
Chhena price hike leaves bitter taste in mouths of Pahala sweet traders

According to Lenka, the association has decided to increase prices of Rasogolla to Rs 6 which was earlier sold at Rs 5 each, and Chhena Poda will be sold at Rs 280 per kg by the traders.

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