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.

Wife Of The Deceased
'Unrequited love for sister-in-law': Man ‘thrashes cousin brother to death’ for objecting romantic advancements

As per reports, Akshay was found in a pool of blood at Nuasahi village on Sunday night. He had injuries on his head and other parts of the body. The villagers took him to a nearby private hospital. However, he succumbed to his injuries on Monday morning while undergoing treatment.

Credit card
What to do if credit card issued without your consent?

Card issuers are prohibited from issuing unsolicited credit cards and are required to seek prior and explicit consent from the customer before issuing a card.

Rain and Hailstorm
Norwester with hailstorm likely to pound Odisha on March 19, 20; orange warning issued

As per an IMD bulletin, an orange warning has been issued for 12 districts for tomorrow. During this time, gusty wind is likely to blow at a speed of 40 to 50 kilometers per hour.

Elections 2024: BJP, BJD & Congress in Odisha step up exercise on candidate selection
Elections 2024: BJP, BJD & Congress in Odisha step up exercise on candidate selection

The three parties are weighing the pros and cons of the candidates of three categories – youth, women and senior leaders -- apart from their winnability. All three parties have multiple ticket hopefuls in almost all Assembly seats, as per reports.

Depleting Water Level From Wells In Bhubaneswar
Groundwater level of 9 Odisha blocks in semi-critical stage, experts warn Bengaluru-like situation

As per the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), the semi-critical blocks are Khordha, Bhubaneswar, Bolagarh, Talcher, Baliapal, Korei, Jharsuguda, Nayagarh and Nuapada. In Bhubaneswar block, 86 per cent of the recharged-groundwater is extracted every year.

Bhubaneswar-Vishakhapatnam Vande Bharat express train starts operations
Bhubaneswar-Vishakhapatnam Vande Bharat express train starts operations

For a long time, people from various walks of life and outfits had been demanding before the East Coast Railways for daily passenger train service between Bhubaneswar and Vishakhapatnam. Over one lakh people living in Odisha are expected to benefit from the routine train service, reports said.

Elections 2024: Odisha BJP ready with strategy, probable candidates' list to be sent to Delhi, says
Elections 2024: Odisha BJP ready with strategy, probable candidates' list to be sent to Delhi, says Pratap Sarangi 

The BJP will also highlight the achievements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government in the last 10 years as part of its strategy for the 2024 polls.

Actor Arindam reacts to 'one ticket per family' post by BJD leaders 
Actor Arindam reacts to 'one ticket per family' post by BJD leaders 

"As long as I stayed with the BJD, I worked with dedication. I always thought of the party. If some people will benefit after I quit the party, I am happy. Many leaders have got tickets four times, but I was not given a ticket even once," Roy said.

Odisha BJP prepares probable list of candidates for Assembly and Lok Sabha seats 
Odisha BJP prepares probable list of candidates for Assembly and Lok Sabha seats 

The party has prepared a list of candidates for 147 Assembly and 21 Lok Sabha seats and will send the same to the central committee for perusal at its end. 

Bhubaneswar minor's death in road mishap triggers protest 
Bhubaneswar minor's death in road mishap triggers protest 

Minor student's death irked residents of Niladree Vihar in Bhubaneswar who staged a roadblock, demanding construction of speed breakers.

'Hooliganism' at Baramunda bus terminal, security guards 'attack driver and conductor'
'Hooliganism' at Baramunda bus terminal, security guards 'attack driver and conductor'

Security guards allegedly launched an attack on a bus driver and conductor after the concerned vehicle took a wrong route at the bus terminal.

Weather Updates
IMD issues orange alert for thunderstorm, 50 kmph gusty winds in Odisha

As per the IMD, the trough from north Odisha to east Vidarbha now runs from Sub-Himalayan West Bengal to Coastal Andhra Pradesh across Gangetic West Bengal.

Election Commission of India
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Polls to be held in 7 phases from April 19; results on June 4

The Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases and the counting of votes will be held on June 4, 2024, informed the ECI at a press conference held at New Delhi today.

BJD ticket race
Who decides BJD tickets? Party Supremo or Organisational Secretary?

It is pertinent to mention here that actor Arindam Roy is the brother-in-law of Pranab Prakash Das. Roy quit BJD after expressing displeasure over the working of the party yesterday

Odisha Government
Introduction of E-Stamping: Check Commission for licensed stamp vendors after Odisha Cabinet decision

The licensed stamp vendors are getting about 1 percent to 4 percent commission in selling non-judicial stamp papers ranging from Rs 1 to Rs 25,000 denomination of stamp paper.

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