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.

Monsoon advancement
Southwest monsoon advances into some parts of Southeast Bay of Bengal

As per the IMD, the advancement is mainly due to the persistence of south-westerly winds in the lower tropospheric levels and rainfall activity over the area during the past 24 hours.

Riverine-based religious tourism circuit
Riverine-based religious tourism circuit to connect 7 shrines including Kamakhya temple

The MoU has been signed between Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), Sagarmala Development Corporation Limited (SDCL), Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) and Department of Inland Waterways Transport (DIWT), Government of Assam.

Mahanadi Dispute
Mahanadi Row: Congress demands interim order by Tribunal, release of water in canals in 7 days

Bijay Patnaik, chairman of the campaign committee of PCC, today said that the Tribunal was formed in 2018 and not a single verdict has come up in the past five years.

A Jaga Mission Hoarding In Karanjia
Odisha's Jaga Mission an eyewash as many await land right certificates

Over 150 families residing in Ramadevi slum in Bhubaneswar had hoped to get land rights in their names after the launch of Jaga Mission. However, that dream remains unfulfilled even after six years.

Senior bureaucrat’s wrong attribution to minister during Odisha Dibasa celebration in Dubai sparks r
Senior bureaucrat’s wrong attribution to minister during Odisha Dibasa celebration in Dubai sparks row

According to sources, the senior IAS officer attributed Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities minister, Ashok Panda as the minister of Odia Language Literature and Culture at the event.

Student Ends Life By Hanging
Student in Bhubaneswar 'ends life' over suspected substance abuse

The deceased has been identified as Satya Swarup Panda who was residing in a mess at Niladri Vihar Sector-5 in the Smart City.

Yellow warning for thunderstorm, lightning issued for 15 Odisha districts
Weather update: Yellow warning for thunderstorm, lightning issued for 15 Odisha districts

Moreover, there will be no large change in the maximum temperature (Day temperature) at many places over the districts of Odisha during the next 5 days, the MeT office predicted.

Puri-Howrah Vande Bharat Express
Puri-Howrah Vande Bharat Express: Know facilities available on the semi-high speed train

The Vande Bharat Express will run six days a week except Thursdays. It will start from Howrah at 6.10 am and reach Puri at 12.35 pm. In the return direction, it will leave Puri at 1.50 pm and arrive at Howrah at 8.30 pm.

Students travelling on Vande Bharat Express
Puri-Howrah Vande Bharat Express: Passengers narrate first-ride experience, watch

Meanwhile, the excitement of passengers and school students, who got an opportunity to take part in the historic moment of railway services in Odisha, reached zenith during the luxurious travel on the Vande Bharat Express.

Thunderstorm alert
Max temp to be around 42 degrees in interior pockets, thunderstorm in coastal Odisha districts: IMD

As per the IMD, there will be no large change in the maximum temperature during the next five days. The maximum temperature is likely to be 42 degrees Celsius or more at a few places over the districts of interior Odisha

Daruthenga dumping yard
BMC stops dumping waste at Daruthenga; seeks cooperation for bio-mining project

BMC has stated that the civic body will completely stop transportation of garbage to Bhuasuni site with effect from 17.05.2023 as against the deadline of May 31, 2023.

Eye Donation
Odisha man sets example by donating eyes of son after his death

It was certainly a tough time for Harischandra Goud of Rayagada district who lost his son Debashish. Debasish was studying engineering at a private college in Bhubaneswar. The exact reason behind his death is unclear.

‘Culture Unites All’: Second G20 Culture Working Group Meet concludes in Bhubaneswar
‘Culture Unites All’: Second G20 Culture Working Group Meet concludes in Bhubaneswar

The meeting highlighted the four priority areas of India’s G20 Presidency that focus on cultural diversity, creative economy, preservation of cultural heritage, and digital transformation in cultural space. 

Dowry Torture Allegations
BJD MLA Shashi Bhusan refutes dowry torture charges levelled by daughter-in-law

While talking to reporters, the senior BJD leader said that he and his family are completely shocked and hurt by such allegations levelled by his daughter-in-law.

Pangolins rescued
Crackdown on illegal wildlife trade, 2 criminals arrested; 2 Pangolins rescued

The accused have been identified as Bedabyasa Dharua (41) and Nabadeep Dharua (29) of Jhankarpali village under Lachhipur police limits.

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