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.

Giridhar Gamang Joins Congress
Former Odisha CM and family return to Congress fold

Giridhar Gamang along with his wife (ex-MLA) Hema Gamang and son Sishir joined the Congress in the presence of the party's Odisha in-charge, Ajoy Kumar in New Delhi on Wednesday

Cough Syrup Seized
Over 1600 bottles of cough syrup seized in Bhubaneswar, 2 arrested

The accused have been identified as Jagannath Jena and Anil Nayak. Senior Police officials informed that both the accused have been doing such illegal trafficking of cough syrup and their criminal antecedents are being verified.

Mule Bank Account Racket Busted
Mule bank account racket: Odisha STF nabs 1 more inter-state accused from West Bengal

The STF officials informed that mule bank accounts racket was being operated by Sk Jamiruddin of West Medinipur. He had employed around 10-15 people to open bank accounts and was paying them Rs 15000 per month.

UGC on handloom fabrics for convocation
UGC reiterates Universities to switch to handloom fabrics for convocation ceremonies

The latest UGC reminder came after it was found that some universities have still not changed their ceremonial dress code during the convocation.

Excise department seizes 8kg ganja in Bhubaneswar
Excise department seizes 8kg ganja in Bhubaneswar

The Excise Department sleuths on Tuesday arrested a person on charges of selling and supplying ganja and ganja cigarettes from his betel shop at Mancheswar in Bhubaneswar.

Ayodhya Ram Mandir inauguration: Odisha BJP demands holiday on Jan 22 
Ayodhya Ram Mandir inauguration: Odisha BJP demands holiday on Jan 22 

BJP leader Dilip Mallik said, “The Pran Pratishtha’ of Lord Ram has been an outcome of a 500-year-old struggle. The day is being perceived and regarded as an auspicious and sacred day. It is a matter of emotional attachment with Lord Ram for Hindus in the country."

Odisha BJP questions delay in transfer of IAS, IPS officers serving at one place for over 3 years 
Odisha BJP questions delay in transfer of IAS, IPS officers serving at one place for over 3 years 

he BJP pointed out that the ECI issued a letter to the state government on December 1, 2023, instructing it to transfer the officers who have been working at their respective places for over three years to ensure free and fair elections.   

Deceased Biswajit Nayak
Balianta hotelier Biswajit Nayak murder case cracked, accused paramour nabbed from Puri

As per reports, Nayak who owned a hotel business at Balianta near Bhubaneswar, has been in a relationship with Rana for the last three years. The romantic relationship turned sour and Rana reportedly killed Nayak in a fit of rage.

Union Min Dharmendra Pradhan Addressing BJP Members At Party Office
People in a democratic setup won’t tolerate arrogance: Dharmendra Pradhan takes dig at Odisha govt

Accusing the Odisha government of covering up the Mamita Meher murder case, Pradhan said, “Your big officers and politicians tortured the girl. Then they buried her body in the field. As if that was not enough, you murdered the accused in jail too. There is no answer to that till now."

BJP to organise Mahila Samavesh in Odisha 
BJP to organise Mahila Samavesh in Odisha 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is going to organise a Mahila Samavesh either in Puri or in Bhubaneswar, said Odisha BJP President, Manmohan Samal on Monday. 

Odisha RERA constitutes CDR cell to resolve house owner-builder disputes
Odisha RERA constitutes CDR cell to resolve house owner-builder disputes

The Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) has formed a special cell called the Conciliation and Dispute Resolution (CDR) cell to resolve disputes between flat/house buyers and builders. 

Objectionable social media post on PM: Cyber Police finds cognizable offence, says Odisha BJP
Objectionable social media post on PM: Cyber Police finds cognizable offence, says Odisha BJP

BJP leader Pitambar Acharya said, “Acting on our complaint filed on January 10, the Bhubaneswar Cyber Police Station booked a case under Section-294 of the IPC and Section-67(A) of the IT Act. Both are cognizable offences.”

BJP dubs Puri Srimandir Parikrama Prakalpa inauguration as party programme
BJP dubs Puri Srimandir Parikrama Prakalpa inauguration as party programme

BJP leader said, “The inauguration of the Srimandir Parikrama Prakalpa is purely a party programme. Lord Jagannath is not with any party. People should decide if we should attend the inauguration or not.”

IMD app to provide panchayat-level weather forecast in Odia 
IMD app to provide panchayat-level weather forecast in Odia 

The people living in panchayats are going to have weather-related information as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has developed a mobile app titled ‘Panchayat Mausam Seva’.

Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar’s deepfake video promoting app goes viral; cricketer demands action

“These videos are fake. It is disturbing to see rampant misuse of technology. Request everyone to report videos, ads & apps like these in large numbers,” tweeted Sachin.

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