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.

International Women’s Day: This Odisha woman cremator who has cremated over 1,500 bodies 
International Women’s Day: This Odisha woman cremator who has cremated over 1,500 bodies 

Meet one such woman, who has defied the age-old Hindu tradition wherein women are not allowed to cremation grounds to perform death rituals and has cremated over 1500 dead bodies.

I am not Mahatma Gandhi, won’t show my other cheek: BJP leader Jayanarayan Mishra 
'Supari' giver assured killer cop Gopal Das protection from clutches of law: LoP Jayanarayan Mishra 

Leader of Opposition (LoP) and senior BJP leader Jayanarayan Mishra has again trained his guns at the ruling BJD and alleged, “The person who had given 'Supari' to Gopal Das to eliminate the minister had also assured that no action will be taken against him.”

BJD MP Bhartruhari Mahtab
After Soumya, it’s Mahtab; BJD MP questions police action during BJP protest in Bhubaneswar

In an editorial piece titled ‘Uccharana O Acharana Marjita Heba Abasyaka’ published in an Odia daily, Mahtab criticised the Commissionerate Police's action against the protesting members of the saffron party.

BJP delegation meets Odisha Guv over worsening law and order situation; BJD hits back
BJP delegation meets Odisha Guv over worsening law and order situation; BJD hits back 

Taking a savage swipe at the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Mishra alleged that the leaders of the ruling dispensation are involved in several cases including minister Naba Das murder case, Mamita Meher murder case and Mahanga double murder case. 

Depression has become an epidemic, says noted Clinical Psychologist Dr Nimrat Singh
Depression has become an epidemic, says noted Clinical Psychologist Dr Nimrat Singh

"The average time to detect cancer is two years. But when it comes to depression, a person takes ten years to find out that s/he is suffering from depression," says Dr Nimrat Singh.

Breathe properly to de-stress your stress: Dr Rajesh Chandra Mishra at OTV Foresight 2023
Breathe properly to de-stress your stress: Dr Rajesh Chandra Mishra at OTV Foresight 2023

Dr Rajesh Chandra Mishra, a leader in the field of Critical Care medicine in India and SAARC nations, said everything can't be left for the government to do to tackle the problem of mental health.

BJP to observe Panchayati Raj Diwas as ‘Bhrastachar Diwas’ in Odisha
BJP to observe Panchayati Raj Diwas as ‘Bhrastachar Diwas’ in Odisha

The saffron party has alleged that Rs 5000 crore is misutilised every year in the Panchayati Raj system. 

OTV Foresight
OTV Foresight 2023: NH road infra in Odisha to be equivalent to USA by end of 2024, says Nitin Gadkari

Massive focus is already being given to the development of road infrastructure in the country and in Odisha as well, said Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday.

OTV Foresight
OTV Foresight 2023: People’s love for OTV hasn’t changed, says MD Jagi Mangat Panda

In her welcome address, Jagi Mangat Panda, the Managing Director & Co- Founder of Odisha Television Network, said that OTV Foresight has been one of the major platforms to highlight and discuss several key issues pertaining to the society and the country.

Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi
Rs 4 cr to be spent on renovation of 14 temples in Ekamra Kshetra: Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi

All the money will be spent within the 2023-24 fiscal. Bhubaneswar MP and BJP leader Aparajita Sarangi informed this after visiting all the 14 temples in Bhubaneswar on Friday.

Odisha BJP files FIRs against DGP and other cops; BJD launches counter-attack with gas price hike st
Odisha BJP files FIRs against DGP and other cops; BJD launches counter-attack with gas price hike stir

The saffron party has launched a state-wide agitation from today and started lodging complaints against the DGP, the Police Commissioner and the Bhubaneswar DCP across the State.

OTV Foresight
OTV Foresight 2023: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, Musician Anu Malik Among Key Delegates

The stage is all set for the 13th edition of Odisha Television Limited’s (OTV) annual convention, ‘Foresight 2023--Changing Times Changing Minds’ to be organised today.

Land sharks set eyes on historical Sisupalgarh in Bhubaneswar, complaint lodged 
Land sharks set eyes on historical Sisupalgarh in Bhubaneswar, complaint lodged 

The land sharks have always set their eyes on the ancient fortified city of Sisupalgarh. In the latest incident, a portion of the boundary wall was found to have been cut. Taking note of the incident, the ASI took the matter up with the Tehsildar and the District Collector. 

Odia cine actor Pintu Nanda’s last rites to be held at Puri Swargadwar today  
Odia cine actor Pintu Nanda’s last rites to be held at Puri Swargadwar today  

The actor’s mortal remains were flown back to Bhubaneswar on Thursday night, turning the atmosphere at the Biju Patnaik International Airport gloomy. Actors, actresses, his fans and followers turned up in large numbers to have a last glimpse of their favourite actor. 

LoP Jayanarayan Mishra, BJP leaders meet party workers arrested in Bhubaneswar protest
LoP Jayanarayan Mishra, BJP leaders meet arrested Yuva Morcha workers in jail

The delegation comprising Opposition chief whip Mohan Majhi, Dhamnagar MLA Suryabanshi Suraj and Brahmagiri MLA Lalitendu Bidyadhar Mohapatra met Yuva Morcha President Irashish Acharya and 21 other arrested party workers in jail and held discussions with them.

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