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.

Chit fund scam: Ponzi firm Rose Valley’s property worth Rs 250 crore attached by ED
Chit fund scam: Ponzi firm Rose Valley’s property worth Rs 250 crore attached by ED

So far, the enforcement agency has attached both moveable and immovable assets of the ponzi firm worth Rs 1,171 crore.

Low Pressure Update
Low Pressure over south BoB around May 5; clear picture on cyclone later: IMD DG

As per yesterday's forecast, a low pressure area is likely to develop over south Bay of Bengal around May 5.

Dharmendra Pradhan launches veiled attack on 5T Secretary, says ‘Babus’ have replaced Naveen Patnaik as CM
Dharmendra Pradhan launches veiled attack on 5T Secretary, says ‘Babus’ have replaced Naveen Patnaik as CM

While answering the queries of journalists on the sidelines of a programme in Bhubaneswar, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said there is 'Baburaj' in the state. 

Bus Accident
Narrow escape for students as ‘drunk’ driver rams coaching centre bus into median in Bhubaneswar

As per initial reports, the bus hit the road median after the driver lost control of the steering wheel. It is alleged that the driver was under the influence of alcohol.

Orange Warning
IMD issues ‘orange warning’ for heavy rainfall, yellow alert for thunderstorm in Odisha

The weather bureau said thunderstorm with lightning, hail and gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph is very likely to occur at one or two places of the state and issued an ‘Orange’ warning for some districts.

Dakota aircraft a symbol of deep relationship between Indonesia and Odisha: Indonesia’s Ambassador t
Dakota aircraft a symbol of deep relationship between Indonesia and Odisha: Indonesia’s Ambassador to India 

In her reaction after seeing the plane, she said that it was a matter of great privilege for her to have a glimpse of the plane. She said she couldn’t stop herself from getting teary-eyed as Dakota reminds her of Biju Patnaik’s sacrifice for Indonesia. 

Odisha Best Employer Brand Award to OTV
OTV receives Odisha Best Employer Brand Award 2023

Odisha Information and Public Relations minister, Pradeep Amat, who was the chief guest at the event, handed over the award to OTV’s Human Resources Department Head, Abha Walia.

Files Missing
Opposition targets Odisha govt over missing Judicial Commission inquiry reports

The details and information regarding the reports of Judicial Commissions of Inquiry for the period from 1936 to 1999 are not available with the Home (special section) department.

Yellow Warning
No change in max temp; IMD issues yellow alert for thunderstorm in Odisha districts

As per the IMD, several parts of the state will experience light to moderate rain and thunderstorm activities during the next few days.

BJB College bans entry of outsiders into campus after stabbing incident
BJB College bans entry of outsiders into campus after stabbing incident

According to sources, the college authorities put up posters at all the entry points to the campus cautioning the outsiders from not entering the campus without any official purpose.

Anil Sahasrabudhe, the Chairman of National Educational Technology Forum
Fake certificate menace: Centre to roll out Unique ID system for students  

Speaking to media, Sahasrabudhe said, “There is an urgent need for Education Ecosystem Registry. Just like Aadhaar gives unique identity to a person, students need to be provided with Aadhaar-based unique identity.”

Darwin Theory Removal
Dropping of Darwin's evolution theory: Union MoS for education clears air on NCERT’s move

Earlier, around 1,800 scientists, teachers, educators and others had written an open letter criticising the National Council of Educational Research and Training’s (NCERT) move to remove Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution from Classes 9 and 10 textbooks.

India Covid Cases
Odisha's daily Covid tally breaches 500-mark for second time in 4 days, 1 more dies 

According to sources, a total of 7671 samples were tested in the last 24 hours of which 542 came positive. 

BJP MLA, Budhan Murmu
BJD hiding source of its income because it’s black money: Opposition

The BJP in particular was critical of the recent Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) report, which mentioned the ruling party of Odisha as the second richest regional party in the country, marginally behind the DMK.

Thunderstorm Warning
Moderate thunderstorm activity with gusty wind likely in Odisha: IMD

“Under the influence of a prevailing low-level moist easterly from Bay of Bengal and middle and upper-tropospheric westerly trough, an increase in thunderstorm activity is very likely over districts of Odisha during next 4-5 days,” said IMD.

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