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.

OPSC civil services prelims admit card
OPSC releases civil services prelims admit card; here’s how to download

The preliminary examination will be held on October 16, 2022 (Sunday) in five zones i.e. Balasore, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Sambalpur. 

Fuel price updates on August 12: Check petrol, diesel rates at different places in Odisha 
Fuel price update: Check rates of petrol, diesel in Odisha on October 7

On Friday, petrol and diesel are being sold at Rs 103.19 and Rs 94.76 respectively in the capital city of Bhubaneswar, while the rate of fuel is Rs 103.56 for petrol and Rs 95.12 for diesel in Cuttack.

Maa Durga
Twin city ready to bid adieu to Maa Durga, idols to be immersed in artificial ponds

Various puja committees have made massive arrangements for a grand immersion ceremony

Raavan effigies light up skies across Odisha as people celebrate triumph of good over evil
Raavan effigies light up skies across Odisha as people celebrate triumph of good over evil

Fortunately, no untoward incident was reported from any part of the State.

Cyber fraudster posing as IPS officer dupes man of Rs 71000
Cyber fraudster posing as IPS officer dupes man of Rs 71000

Identifying himself a Delhi-based IPS officer, he told Benudhar that he had kept the nude video call recording of him with the girl.

 Gold price rise: Checkout prices of Gold and Silver at Bhubaneswar, Cuttack
Gold price rise: Checkout prices of Gold and Silver at Bhubaneswar, Cuttack

Notably, factors such as state taxes, excise duty, and making charges lead to changes in the price of gold in India.

Low Pressure Weakens
Low pressure area weakens, rain intensity to reduce: IMD

As per IMD, two places in Odisha experienced extremely heavy rainfall activities under the influence of active monsoon conditions and low pressure system in the past 24 hours.

Silver Tableau At Chauliaganj Durga Puja, Cuttack
Vijayadashami celebrations today, Ravanapodi at night

Puja committees have made arrangements for the 'Ravana Podi' this evening, during which effigy of demon king Ravana will be torched to mark the victory of Lord Rama over demon King Ravana on the occasion of Vijayadashami.

Police bust racket running escort service; nab 5 including mastermind
Police bust racket running escort service; nab 5 including mastermind

Police revealed that mastermind Sushant Patra and his wife have 15 bank accounts from which cyber police seized Rs 20 lakh.

Heavy To Very Heavy Rainfall Alert For Odisha
IMD issues orange warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall in 7 Odisha districts

Moreover, an ‘orange warning’ for heavy to very heavy rainfall activities has been issued for seven districts of Odisha in next 24 hours.

Heavy Rainfall Advisory For Twin City
IMD issues advisory for intense spell of rainfall in Cuttack, Bhubaneswar

The IMD’s Regional Centre in Bhubaneswar has also issued an advisory for intense spell of rainfall (2-3 cm/hour) in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar today.

Gold, silver price rises: Checkout rates of precious metals at Bhubaneswar, Cuttack
Gold, silver price rises: Checkout rates of precious metals at Bhubaneswar, Cuttack

The rate of 20, 18 and 14-carat gold witnessed mild growth in comparison to Monday prices, and climbed to Rs 43,000, Rs 38,900 and Rs 30,400, respectively.

OPGC Recruitment
OPGC announces vacancies for multiple assistant manager posts, check details

As per the OPGC advertisement, already the online application has started from September 28 and the last date for submission of online application is October 18, 2022.

Devotees at a pandal in Bhubaneswar
Devotees brave rain, throng pandals to offer prayers on Maha Navami

Despite incessant rainfall triggered by a low pressure over the Bay of Bengal, the puja organisors ensured that the traditional rituals at pandals are conducted as per the vidhi and auspicious muhurat today.

Low Pressure Triggers Rainfall In Odisha
Low pressure update: Rain lashes several parts of Odisha on Maha Navami

As per IMD, the intensity of rainfall is likely to increase as a low pressure system has formed over Westcentral Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood.

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