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.

Students in Odisha
Plus 3 and PG students to get scholarships in Odisha 

All students are eligible for the scholarship, except the students whose parents are Income Tax payers or permanent Government employees.

Third Rajya Sabha nominee from Odisha: Suspense continues as BJD remains tight-lipped
Third Rajya Sabha nominee from Odisha: Suspense continues as BJD remains tight-lipped

Various circles are busy doing guesswork about the probability of a leader being chosen either from southern or western Odisha. Observers believe that in his usual style of functioning, the BJD supremo and Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik may spring a surprise.

Rainfall Alert
Rainfall likely on Basant Panchami in Odisha; Yellow alert issued for dense fog

Some districts of the state are also likely to experience light to moderate rain/thundershower activities on Basant Panchami tomorrow.

Fake Social Media Handles
After fake websites, CBSE warns students against bogus social media handles

In its latest advisory, the CBSE has shared a list of 30 X (formerly Twitter) handles. Sources said that these fake handles are allegedly spreading misinformation using the name and logo of CBSE.

MP Aparajita Sarangi
MP Aparajita Sarangi presents report card of 50 achievements in 5 years

As per her report card, out of the total 14,317 complaints, 12,598 have been resolved. That is 88 percent of the public grievances, which have been resolved by Sarangi.

BJD candidates file nomination for Rajya Sabha election
BJD’s Debasish Samantaray, Subhasish Khuntia file nomination for Rajya Sabha election

CM Naveen Patnaik and other BJD leaders were present during the filing of the nomination papers in the state Assembly today.

General Elections 2024
Odisha CM Naveen has outsourced govt, officers only busy in branding; BJP will form govt, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Chouhan targeted the state government soon after arriving at Bhubaneswar airport today. He is scheduled to visit Jagatsinghpur and meet booth-level works and review Lok Sabha election preparedness in Cuttack

Wild Elephant
Tusker injured after swallowing crude bomb succumbs in Bhubaneswar

The elephant reportedly swallowed a crude bomb suspected to be planted by poachers to hunt wild boars 15 days back. It was seriously injured after the bomb exploded. The injured elephant was spotted by forest department officials yesterday.

'Jobless' Odisha diploma engineers make bonfire of certificates
'Jobless' Odisha diploma engineers make bonfire of certificates

A lady engineering student shouted, “We have been protesting for the last one and a half years for jobs. The government is playing with our lives, as it is doing nothing for our employment. What is the use of keeping certificates with us? The certificates are of no value to us now.”

BJD announces Debashish Samantaray, Subhasish Khuntia as Rajya Sabha nominees  
BJD announces Debashish Samantaray, Subhasish Khuntia as Rajya Sabha nominees  

Ending days of speculation, the Biju Janata Dal(BJD) announced the names of Debashish Samantaray and Subhasish Khuntia as nominees to the Rajya Sabha. However, the ruling party is yet to announce its third nominee. 

Odisha cabinet approves Rs 1000 cash incentive for PDS families 
Odisha cabinet approves Rs 1000 cash incentive for PDS families 

The Odisha cabinet meeting held on Monday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik approved a proposal to provide one-time livelihood assistance of Rs 1000 to each of the 95,90,526 PDS families.

Theft in marriage mandap: Commissionerate Police to share tips to curb menace
Theft in marriage mandap: Commissionerate Police to share tips to curb menace

If you are a resident of Bhubaneswar city and planning a wedding function, from now onwards you have to get permission from the Commissionerate Police before organising the event. 

Leopard Skin Seized In Odisha
Wildlife smuggler nabbed in Odisha, leopard skin, country-made pistol recovered

A case has been registered under section 379/411 of the Indian Penal Code section 25 of the Arms Act, 1959, and section 51 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

General Elections 2024
Priyanka Gandhi, Sachin Pilot to visit Odisha soon, says Odisha Congress President

At a time when the BJP is all set to rope in heavyweights like party President JP Nadda, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and others, the Odisha unit of the Congress is also not far behind.

Ragging at MKCG Medical
Ragging at MKCG: 4-member Committee conducting probe; action after report, says Addl DMET

Additional DMET, Prof Umakant Satpathy informed that the Medical College Dean has constituted a four-member committee for an investigation into the matter. Similarly, as per Supreme Court guidelines, another investigation is also being undertaken by the Police.

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