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.

Road Romeo menace
Unsafe Bhubaneswar: Road Romeos pass lewd comments, vandalise ladies hostel

As per initial reports, around 5 youths allegedly passed some comments at a girl and later entered the ladies hostel and vandalised furniture and other property at around 10 pm.

Jharsuguda ByPoll
Jharsuguda bypoll: Not rivals, infighting haunts ruling BJD

The infighting between the two groups is nothing new and it had taken a new dimension after Naba Das changed camp and joined BJD in 2019.

Thunderstorm Alert
Thunderstorm likely in Odisha in 24 hours, max temp to rise by 3 to 5 degrees: IMD

The maximum temperature is likely to rise gradually by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius thereafter.

Cyclone Mocha Updates
Cyclone clarity only after low pressure forms; no prediction for Odisha yet, says IMD DG

IMD Director General (DG) Mrutyunjay Mohapatra today said that so far only a forecast regarding formation of cyclonic storm over Southeast on May 6 and subsequent development of low pressure system on May 7 has been made.

 Dhauli Shanti Stupa
Buddha Purnima: Significance of Dhauli Shanti Stupa, its historic tale of emperor Ashoka & Kalinga War

Dhauli or Dhauligiri is one of the five famous Buddhist sites in Odisha, where Buddhists flock in large numbers all year round, and more on Buddha Purnima

State Library, Bhubaneswar
Tension at State Library in Bhubaneswar as students lock up gate over power failure

The students alleged that despite repeated complaints to the authorities their problems have not been addressed yet. Protesting the mismanagement, the students and their parents locked the main gate of the library for more than two hours.

'Notorious supari gang' breaks into house, attacks occupants in Bhubaneswar; 4 detained, car seized 
'Notorious supari gang' breaks into house, attacks occupants in Bhubaneswar; 4 detained, car seized 

Over 20 members of a supari gang wielding weapons like swords and knives reached a house and started beating up the wife of the house owner.

Fraudster Who Duped Job Aspirants
Youth arrested in Bhubaneswar for duping Rs 25 lakh from job aspirants

The accused duped job aspirants by opening a consultancy firm Near Hanspal in Bhubaneswar. However, he was arrested after one of the job aspirants lodged a complaint against him accusing Palai of cheating.

Aparajita Sarangi 
Aparajita Sarangi seeks inclusion of Khandagiri and Udayagiri hills in UNESCO world heritage list

As per the request by Sarangi, the inclusion of Khandagiri and Udayagiri hills in UNESCO world heritage list will result in better preservation and development.

Jharsuguda ByPoll
Jharsuguda Bypoll: Politics heats up from Jharsuguda to Bhubaneswar

All three major political parties- BJP, BJD, and the Congress have intensified their campaigning with the objective to grab the Jharsuguda Assembly seat which has fallen vacant after the brutal murder of sitting MLA and state Health Minister Naba Kishore Das.

Thunderstorm Alert
Odisha to experience thunderstorm activities, max temp to rise: IMD

With the forecast of a cyclone brewing over the Bay of Bengal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday predicted that thunderstorm activities will continue in Odisha till May 6, 2023

Man thrashes friend to death after quarrel in Bhubaneswar
Man thrashes friend to death after quarrel in Bhubaneswar

Sethi and Dhibara along with two others had dinner together last night. Later, a verbal dwell broke out between the duo. The fight took an ugly turn after Dhibara attacked Sethi with an iron rod and plastic pipe.

Nitish Kumar
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar likely to visit Odisha, fuels speculations

Though the motive behind Nitish Kumar’s visit is not clear yet, speculations are rife that discussion on the formation of United Front may be a topic between the two leaders during their meeting. 

Cyclonic Circulation
Possible Cyclone threat: Depression over southeast BoB around May 8, system likely to intensify, says IMD

As per the IMD, a cyclonic circulation is likely to develop over the Southeast Bay of Bengal around May 6, 2023. Under its influence, a low pressure area is likely to form over the same region around May 7.

Wanted mastermind of notorious ‘bouncer gang’ Raghav Jena arrested 
Wanted mastermind of notorious ‘bouncer gang’ Raghav Jena arrested 

Jena was wanted in four cases lodged at Nayapalli police station in Bhubaneswar.

scrollToTop