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.

Vigilance Raid
IDCO chief general manager arrested by Odisha Vigilance

The Vigilance department has registered a case under section 13(2), 13(1)(b)/12 of the P.C. Amendment Act, 2018 against Mohanty and his spouse in this connection.

Fought for Debashish Mohanty’s selection in 1999 World Cup squad: Madan Lal at Ekalabya Puraskar

The member of the Indian cricket team that won the 1983 World Cup, Madan Lal asserted that two of the good players the country had in cricket from Odisha are Debashish Mohanty and Shiv Sunder Das.

 Ekalabya Puraskar
Performance is key and perfect practice makes you perfect: Madan Lal at Ekalabya Puraskar 2023

The award is instituted by IMPaCT, the charitable wing of Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Limited (IMFA). Madan Lal, who was a member of the 1983 World Cup squad, termed the Ekalabya Puraskar a motivation for the youngsters and revealed that he likes to meet people and read their minds.

Debasis Sahoo receives Ekalabya Puraskar 2023
Tennis player Debasis Sahoo receives prestigious Ekalabya Puraskar 2023

Debasis, a rising tennis player who has four international and 11 titles at the national level emerged as the clear winner this year. He received a cash award of Rs 5 lakh along with a citation at the award-giving ceremony held at Bhubaneswar today.

Ahead of 2024 polls, cracks in BJD deepen; top leadership tense
Ahead of 2024 polls, cracks in BJD deepen; top leadership tense

As the 2024 elections are drawing closer, the infighting in the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha continues to deepen. Legislators and their rival groups were seen celebrating the party’s 26th foundation day separately at different places on Tuesday. 

Srimandir Parikrama Prakalp inauguration: ‘Deba Nimantrana’ kicks off with first invitation to Lord
Srimandir Parikrama Prakalp inauguration: ‘Deba Nimantrana’ kicks off with first invitation to Lord Lingaraj

A delegation comprising Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) chief Ranjan Das and Chhattisa Nijog Nayak Janadarn Pattajoshi Mohapatra from Puri extended an invitation to Lord Lingaraj in Bhubaneswar, the presiding deity of Ekamra Kshetra.  

Rourkela-Kolkata direct flight service in the offing
Rourkela-Kolkata direct flight service in the offing

After the commencement of the Rourkela-Kolkata direct flight service, it will take only one and a half hours for passengers to reach Kolkata.

Sex racket alleged in College
Sex racket to corruption, Odisha Higher Education Department flooded with allegations

Such a shocking allegation was reported from Science College in Hinjili. The Higher Education Department has asked the Berhampur Regional Director to conduct a probe after it was alleged that the sex racket was operating in the college during night hours over the last two years.

Commissionerate Police issues guidelines, timings for zero-night celebrations in Bhubaneswar
Commissionerate Police issues guidelines, timings for zero-night celebrations in Bhubaneswar

The Commissionerate Police on Tuesday issued a slew of guidelines regarding zero-night celebrations in hotels and bars in Bhubaneswar. The guidelines were issued after a meeting between the police and the owners of hotels and bars. 

RBI gets bomb threat in email
RBI receives bomb threat in email; HDFC, ICICI bank in target

In the email, it was said that bombs would be planted in RBI office, HDFC bank and ICICI bank and demanded the resignation of RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Bouncer Gang arrested in Bhubaneswar
Police bust ‘bouncer gang’ involved in forcible possession of land in Bhubaneswar

The accused have been identified as Padia Sahu, Rashmi Parida, Satyabrat Behera, and Samir Barik. All the five accused were arrested based on the complaint filed by one Manas Behera, who runs a construction company.

BJD collecting Rs 1000 cr from paddy procurement by exploiting farmers: BJP 
BJD collecting Rs 1000 cr from paddy procurement by exploiting farmers: BJP 

The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha is collecting Rs 1000 crore a year from paddy procurement, alleged Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Manoj Mahapatra on Tuesday. 

Press Meet Of Odisha Veterinary Association
Veterinary doctors warn to go on mass leave over equal pay for equal work demand

In a press conference in Bhubaneswar, the doctors alleged the State government has neglected the transformation of service sector including the veterinary service.

Vigilance Raid On IDCO Chief General Manager In Bhubaneswar
DA case: Odisha Vigilance raids properties linked to IDCO Chief General Manager

As per initial reports, the searches are being conducted by 10 DSPs, 6 inspectors on the basis on search warrants issued by Special Judge, Vigilance (Bhubaneswar).

BJP Spokesperson Anil Biswal
BJD has turned ‘Beef Janata Dal’ under a non-Odia officer-turned-politician: BJP

“The party (BJD), which was founded on the principles of regionalism and Odia pride, is today running under the remote control of a non-Odia person. What kind of transformation is this?” questioned BJP spokesperson Anil Biswal in a Facebook post.

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