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.

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Black Fungus Now Spotted In Covid Patients In Odisha

The fatal Black Fungus disease also known as Mucormycosis has now also been reported from patients in the State Capital city of Odisha.

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Condolences Pour In As Raghunath Mohapatra, Odisha's Sculptor Par Excellence, Dies

Odisha lost a true gem in the passing away of veteran sculptor Raghunath Mohapatra. A man on a mission his entire life, his dedication to revive the past riches of the famed art and architecture of the ancient Odisha always reflected in his sculptures and his pursuits.

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Renowned Sculptor Padma Vibhushan Raghunath Mohapatra No More

Illustrious sculptor from Odisha, Padma Vibhushan Raghunath Mohapatra passed away on Sunday at the age of 78 years. 

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Thunderstorm & Lightning Alert: IMD Issues Yellow Warning For 19 Odisha Districts

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued Yellow Warning in view of possibilities of thunderstorm and lightning activities in 19 districts of Odisha in next 24 hours. 

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Covid Resurgence: 6 Pairs Of Trains Cancelled In Odisha, Check Details

The trains have been cancelled on May 10 and 11 to break the chain of Covid-19 transmission.

Centre Releases Rs 8923 Crore To 25 States For Providing Grants To RLBs
Odisha Gets Rs 333.8 Crore From Centre To Provide Grants To RLBs

The amount released on Saturday is the first instalment of the ‘Untied Grants’ for the year 2021-22. It may be utilised by the RLBs, among other things, for various prevention and mitigation measures needed to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

Odisha Issues Guidelines For 'Free' Vaccination In Private Hospitals
Odisha Issues Guidelines For 'Free' Vaccination In Private Hospitals

The private hospitals shall be used as an extension of government CVC for vaccination of 18-44 years age group only. Vaccine shall be supplied to private hospitals free of cost and they shall be allowed to collect up to Rs 100 per dose from vaccines as service charge

Document ‘Clearance’ Process Delays Last Rites Of Covid Victim In Odisha Capital!
Document ‘Clearance’ Process Delays Last Rites Of Covid Victim In Odisha Capital!

Body of a Covid patient lied at Capital Hospital for over 12 hours and subsequently his last rites got delayed as his son was forced to knock the doors of the hospital and police station several times for document clearance to claim the body.

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No Lockdown, Shutdown Passes; Commissionerate Police Seeks List Of Office-Goers

In an effort to curb unauthorised movement of office-goers during lockdown and shutdown in Odisha, the Commissionerate Police has directed company authorities to submit the list of their staff.

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Odisha BSE Matric Exam Assessment Methods Will Not Disappoint Students: Minister Samir Dash

A day after Odisha Board of Secondary Education (BSE) released an alternative mode of assessment for awarding marks to Class X students, State School and Mass Education Minister Samir Ranjan Dash on Saturday expressed hope that the methodology will not disappoint students.

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COVID Resurgence: Odisha Govt To Hire Empty Oxygen Cylinders To Maintain Stock

With the COVID cases in Odisha heading north, the State government has decided to maintain stock of oxygen cylinders by hiring the same from private organisations on a monthly rental basis.

Odisha Matric Exams 2021: BSE Releases Mark Assessment Methodology
Odisha Matric Exams 2021: BSE Releases Assessment Methods For Award Of Marks

In view of the Covid pandemic situation and after discussion with various stakeholders, the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) has come up with an alternative mode of assessment for awarding marks to students in all its class 10 equivalent examinations in the State. The BSE has said that the results of all examinations will be tentatively announced by June 30.

Support To Stray Animals During Lockdown In Odisha
Odisha Govt Asks ULBs To Provide Food To Stray Animals During Lockdown

Odisha government on Friday directed all the Urban Local Bodies to make necessary provision of food for the stray animals during the current lockdown period.

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Op-Ed: Dry 2025! How Water Will Shape The Future Of Odisha

Extraction is both a boon and bane for Odisha. While mineral extraction has become the lifeline of the economy, water extraction is the death knell. Rental economy perpetrated by the mineral industry has created a huge void in the management of natural resources and water is most basic and most vital to our existence. There […]

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School Timings In Odisha Likely To Change, Says Minister

Bhubaneswar: The timings for morning for class 9 to 12 students are likely to change in view of the sudden rise in maximum temperature and possible heat wave conditions in the State, said Odisha School and Mass Education Minister Samir Dash on Tuesday.

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