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.

Sambalpur Violence
Sambalpur violence: Situation peaceful, stern action against those involved in violence, says Odisha DGP

The top cop further stated that the prime focus of the department is to ensure that law and order situation prevails and normalcy is restored.

Covid-19
Odisha reports 204 new Covid-19 infections, highest cases from Sundargarh

As per the information shared by the Odisha government, Cuttack district reported 25 new cases of Covid-19 infections, followed by 24 in Nabarangpur and 11 new cases from Khordha district.

Few takers for multi-level parking in Bhubaneswar, traffic woes continue
Few takers for multi-level parking in Bhubaneswar, traffic woes continue

In order to solve the parking problem in the ever-increasing capital city, two MLCP buildings have come up at a cost of crores of rupees. Of these two buildings, one is near Market Building and another is at Sahid Nagar.

Heat In Baripada
At 44 degrees Celsius, Baripada becomes Odisha’s hottest place for second consecutive day

Baripada witnessed 43 degrees temperature on Thursday making it the hottest town in the state yesterday too.

Prarthana Channel hosts Hanuman Utsav in grand way at Cuttack’s Bali Yatra ground
Prarthana Channel hosts Hanuman Utsav in grand way at Cuttack’s Bali Yatra ground

Along with the live show of Prarthana channel's popular programme Bhajan Antakhyari, the visitors also enjoyed an array of traditional delicacies including 'pitha' among others. 

BJD Member Sanjukta Mahal
BJP demands resignation of Odisha Minister after female BJD worker files complaint

As per reports, complainant Sanjukta Mahal went to the Mahila Police Station in Bhubaneswar on Thursday around 11 AM. At around 4 PM the police took her to the Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar for examination.

Explosives defused in Bhubaneswar
Explosives found in Konark Express at Bhubaneswar railway station destroyed

The special bomb disposal squad today took the explosives to a riverbed and destroyed them with utmost care.

Pana Sankranti
Pana Sankranti 2023: Importance of Maha Bisuba Sankranti and Bela Pana

Usually, the Pana Sankranti also marks the end of the 13-day Danda and Jhamu Yatra. Traditionally, this sankranti is also called as the Maha Visuba Sankranti – the name whose etymology can be traced to the Visuva Rekha, the Equator.

Dandavat parikrama
BJP National VP Jay Panda slams TMC for forcing Tribal women to do ‘dandavat parikrama’ for joining BJP

Taking to Twitter, Panda shared a video in which the three women were allegedly forced to reach TMC office by performing 'Dandavat Parikrama' in full public view (circumambulate in a prostrate position) as punishment and then rejoining the ruling party in Balurghat in North Dinajpur district.

IIT Bhubaneswar
IIT Bhubaneswar invites applications for summer internship 2023-24

As per the official advertisement, already the registrations for the summer internship has started on April 11, 2023. The last date to apply is April 30, 2023.

BJD MP Bhartruhari Mahtab
Fake certificate case: BJD MP Bhartruhari Mahtab demands impartial probe, stringent action

Speaking to the media, the Parliamentarian from Cuttack said, "Fake certificate rackets used to operate in UP and Bihar earlier. Now the racket in Odisha has shocked me."

'Intentional, repeat performance of last year': MP Aparajita Sarangi on non-invitation to capital fo
'Intentional, repeat performance of last year': MP Aparajita Sarangi on non-invitation to capital foundation day event 

As it happened twice in as many years, MP Sarangi took strong exception to this and termed it as a ‘repeat performance of last year’. 

Avesh Khan Helmet Throwing Incident
Odisha STA shares Avesh Khan’s helmet throwing video in IPL to create road safety awareness

The STA on Thursday shared a video of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pacer Avesh Khan’s much-talked about helmet throwing incident in one of the matches of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).

Heat Wave
Heat wave: Nandankanan zoo comes up with special diet, arrangements for animals

As per the protocol, bamboo sheds and other temporary arrangements have been made so that the animals can take shelter and not get exposed to the rays of the sun.

 BMC razes illegal construction of notorious ‘bouncer gang’ kingpin in Bhubaneswar
BMC bulldozes illegal construction of notorious ‘bouncer gang’ leader in Bhubaneswar

While the police intimated about the eviction last evening, the BMC carried out the demolition drive in the morning today, sources informed.

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