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.

Cong-MLA-Saluja
Ruling BJD involved in all job scams in Odisha: Congress

Coming down heavily on the conch party, Congress MLA Santosh Singh Saluja said the Naveen Patnaik government is playing with the future of the meritorious students.

Lord Lingaraj’s chariot
Rukuna Rath Yatra: Lord Lingaraj’s chariot pulling likely to get delayed

As per the servitors, various rituals during the festival are getting delayed by two and a half hours.

GST raid
Coaching centre in Bhubaneswar under I-T scanner for tax evasion, multiple raids conducted

Apart from Bhubaneswar, the GST team also carried out raids in Kolkata in this connection.

Odisha STA in action mode against underage driving, several students fined
Odisha STA in action mode against underage driving, several students fined

Taking to Twitter, STA wrote, “If caught, the parent or vehicle owner will be fined with Rs.25000 & a 3-year jail term while the registration of the vehicle will be cancelled. Minor will also not be eligible for applying for licence until he or she turns 25. #SayNoToUnderAgeDriving.”

Odisha CHSE Plus 2 exam answer sheets go missing, probe ordered
Odisha CHSE Plus 2 exam answer sheets go missing, probe ordered 

In the letter, the Government Science College, Chhatrapur authorities mentioned that the answer sheets of students bearing roll numbers from 149KA090 to 149KA102 are missing and urged the centre superintendent to take necessary steps for the missing answer sheets.

Odisha Apartment Bill: Real estate developers, buyers rue lack of clarity 
Odisha Apartment Bill: Real estate developers, buyers rue lack of clarity 

Though the introduction of the Bill has paved way for around Rs 5000 crore-real estate market to flourish in the State, the builders and customers are yet to have clarity on the legislation.

Actor, crew protest outside the production house of Parija
Odia film producer Akshay Parija accused of not paying salary to staff, actors

According to sources, the staff of Parija’s production house, artistes and technicians working in Shanti serial, have accused the film producer of not paying their dues.

Odisha’s lifeline, Mahanadi River
Opposition raises Mahanadi water crisis issue in Odisha Assembly

Senior Congress leader, Narasingha Mishra, on the other hand, said that even though two committees were formed, not a single meeting has been conducted by the individual committees.

3 days on, Lord Lingaraj goes hungry in Bhubaneswar 
Lord Lingaraj’s Rukuna Rath Yatra tomorrow, preparations in final stage

While the artisans are busy giving final touches to the chariot of Lord Lingaraj, the work is believed to completed by 8 pm today.

Cheating Slur
Woman accuses OSAP 6th BN constable of cheating on pretext of marriage

The victim alleged that the constable maintained physical relationship with her on the pretext of marriage. After staying together in a live-in relationship, the accused constable started avoiding her.

Heavy Rainfall Alert
Western disturbance: IMD predicts thunderstorm and heavy rainfall in several Odisha districts

Several parts of east and northeast India are likely to experience fresh spell of rainfall and thunderstorm activity between March 30 and April 1, 2023.

Mo Bus
Rs 50,000 stolen from Mo Bus passenger in Odisha

The victim filed an FIR about the theft case at Chandrasekharpur police station. Chandrasekharpur police has started an investigation into the incident.

ORHDC scam: Ex-IAS officer Vinod Kumar, 4 others get 3-year jail term in 7th conviction 
ORHDC scam: Ex-IAS officer Vinod Kumar, 4 others get 3-year jail term in 7th conviction 

The court of Special Vigilance Judge, Bhubaneswar found the five guilty under Sections 13 (2) r/w 13(1)(d)PC Act, 1988 & u/s 468/120(B) IPC and sentenced them to undergo three years of rigorous imprisonment.  

Mahanadi water crisis deepens, all eyes on Tribunal's field visit in Odisha  
Mahanadi water crisis deepens, all eyes on Tribunal's field visit in Odisha  

While the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal is all set to conduct a field visit in neighbouring Chhattisgarh, all eyes are now on the preparedness of Odisha government to furnish impactful fact and figures to help strengthen the case in its favour.

Highway chain snatcher arrested in Bhubaneswar
Highway chain snatcher arrested in Bhubaneswar

Chadan, who is involved in seven chain snatching cases under three police stations in the capital city in the last three months, was arrested by the Khandagiri Police.

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