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.

New Generation AKASH missile
Successful flight-test of New Generation AKASH missile conducted off Odisha coast: DRDO

The flight-test was conducted against a high-speed unmanned aerial target at a very low altitude. The target was successfully intercepted by the weapon system and destroyed.

Odisha asks doctors to write prescriptions and medico-legal reports in legible, capital letters
'No zig-zag handwriting:' Odisha asks doctors to write prescriptions and medico-legal reports in legible, capital letters

As per the latest directive, the state government has now asked doctors in the state to write post-mortem reports, prescriptions, and medico-legal reports in capital letters or legible handwriting or typed form only so that their handwriting doesn't create any confusion.

Rs 24 lakh recovered from Traffic Inspector
Talcher traffic inspector intercepted with ‘ill-gotten’ money; total Rs 24 lakh recovered

Senior Vigilance officials informed that Rs 3,08,750 cash, 336 grams of gold were recovered from the rented house in Talcher and Rs 10 lakh from Behera’s house at Astarang. The total cash seizure from Behera stands at Rs 24.24 lakh.

UGC releases guidelines ON industry linkage system for universities
UGC aims vibrant industry linkage system for universities, releases guidelines

These guidelines aim at developing a robust ecosystem for research, innovation, and knowledge transfer. The UGC in a letter has asked Higher Education Institutions to implement the guidelines.

Accused Astrologer Nilambar Pani
Astrologer arrested from Bhadrak for alleged rape bid on woman

The victim family which was going through a domestic problem sought Pani’s help, who in turn gave them cloves and charged lakhs of rupees as his consultation fee.

Rising egg prices take toll on SNP for kids and expectant mothers in Odisha
Rising egg prices take toll on SNP for kids and expectant mothers in Odisha 

amala Majhi, an Aganwadi worker in Jharigaon, said, “We have to buy an egg from the market for Rs 8 while the government is paying only Rs 5. If we give the required number of eggs to children and pregnant women, we have to pay an extra Rs 3 from our pocket. Sometimes, we are not able to give eggs to children” 

Not a single city from Odisha in top 30 clean cities in country!
Not a single city from Odisha in top 30 clean cities in country!

The Central Government had carried out its annual cleanliness survey and its results were announced on Thursday. The winners received the ‘Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023’ from President Droupadi Murmu at an event organised by the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry in New Delhi.  

Cybercriminals on prowl on Telegram; police launch awareness drive 
Cybercriminals on prowl on Telegram; police launch awareness drive 

Be careful while responding to messages promising lucrative offers on your Telegram app. Or else, you could be the next victim caught in the net of cybercriminals. 

Cyber Police starts probe into ‘objectionable’ social media post on PM Modi
Cyber Police starts probe into ‘objectionable’ social media post on PM Modi

BJP leaders filed a complaint at the Cyber Police Station on Wednesday, demanding stern action against the BJD workers/leaders alleging their involvement in objectionable postings on social media

Labour Commission starts probe into Hi-Tech tragedy
Labour Commission starts probe into Hi-Tech tragedy

A special team constituted by the Labour Commission visited the Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital and questioned the medical staff about circumstances leading to the tragedy, apart from getting details of the treatment of the burnt victims. 

Logo Release Of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra
Rahul Gandhi to stay in Odisha for 4 days as part of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

As per reports, Rahul’s Odisha leg of the yatra will move through Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh and Jharsuguda districts.

Dense fog to prevail in coastal and interior Odisha districts: IMD
Dense fog to prevail in coastal and interior Odisha districts: IMD

Dense fog enveloped places like Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Kendrapara, Rourkela, Angul, and Phulbani while the minimum visibility in Bhubaneswar was recorded at 100 metres. Due to foggy conditions, vehicular movement in most parts of the state was disrupted.

Odisha BJP accuses BJD of abusing PM Modi on social media, files police complaint 
Odisha BJP accuses BJD of abusing PM Modi on social media, files police complaint 

The BJP warned If no action is taken immediately, legal recourse on the issue will be taken. If necessary, the party will take to the streets, said senior party leader Samir Mohanty.

2024 General Elections
Keen to contest for Lok Sabha for last time, says Odisha BJP leader Jual Oram

Oram’s reaction came in response to a media query over reports that he might be fielded as an MLA candidate by the party. Such speculation is now abuzz as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had adopted the strategy of fielding Parliamentarians in Assembly seats in several states that went to polls in 2023.

Hi-Tech tragedy: Confusion still persists over identity of dead bodies! 
Hi-Tech tragedy: Confusion still persists over identity of dead bodies! 

Jyoti’s father Ramesh Chandra Mallick said "The third victim was Dilip while the body cremated by Dilip’s family was that of our Jyoti. I went to Dilip’s house yesterday to bring the ashes, but the family told me that the police have directed the family to hand over the ashes only after the DNA report of Jyoti is available."

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