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.

Low Pressure Update
IMD predicts severe cold conditions in some Indian states; check updates on Low Pressure

IMD informed that a cyclonic circulation lies over northwest Uttar Pradesh in lower tropospheric levels. The weather agency has predicted that cold day to severe cold conditions are likely to prevail in several parts of the country in coming days.

National Testing Agency
CUET PG 2024: Check last date to apply, exam date and other details

As per the NTA, the CUET (PG) will provide a single window opportunity to students seeking admission in the Central Universities (CUs) or other participating organisations (including State Universities, Deemed and Private Universities) across the country.

Damodar Rout
BJD revokes expulsion of Damodar Rout; it will give him new strength, says son Sambit

Sambit revealed that he had urged VK Pandian to request CM Naveen to bring his father back into the party fold two years back. Pandian had assured him to take up the matter at the appropriate time.

Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project
Odisha CM lays foundation stone for Rs 6000 cr Metro rail project on New Year

As per the state government, it will provide an easy transport facility from Bhubaneswar airport to Cuttack via Trishulia under the metro railway project.

Oppn slams govt over ‘publicity stunt’ of Srimandir Parikrama Project 
Oppn slams govt over ‘publicity stunt’ of Srimandir Parikrama Project 

Opposition parties have smelt political agenda of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in the government’s move to spend crores of rupees in the publicity and promotion of the grand inauguration of Srimandir Parikrama Project.

Few ruling party leaders floating BJP-BJD ‘alliance rumours’ in Odisha: Vijaypal Singh Tomar 
Few ruling party leaders floating BJP-BJD ‘alliance rumours’ in Odisha: Vijaypal Singh Tomar 

The BJP leader alleged that the BJD government has been promoting corruption, scams, atrocities on women and shielding the corrupt.

Odisha Vigilance records 50% conviction rate in corruption cases: Report
Odisha Vigilance records 50% conviction rate in corruption cases: Report

The Vigilance registered 85 disproportionate assets cases last year while assets and properties worth Rs 124 crore of those involved in corruption have been seized.

Grand welcome accorded to Amrit Bharat Express as it rolls via Odisha
Grand welcome accorded to Amrit Bharat Express as it rolls via Odisha

An Amrit Bharat Express train was run through Odisha, bringing cheers among people on Sunday. The train, which will have halts at eight places in Odisha, was given a grand welcome by MPs, MLAs and people at Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jaleswar, Khurda Road and Berhmapur amid the beating of drums, dance and music.

Will focus on quality policing, says Arun Kumar Sarangi after assuming additional charge as Odisha D
Will focus on quality policing, says Arun Kumar Sarangi after assuming additional charge as Odisha DGP

Sarangi said that Odisha police has achieved remarkable success, especially in anti-Maoist operation, crime control and investigation. 

Bhubaneswar’s Lingaraj temple bans paan, guthka from New Year's day
Bhubaneswar’s Lingaraj temple bans paan, guthka from New Year's day

As per the direction of the Lingaraj temple administration, none including servitors will be allowed to enter the shrine chewing paan or guthka.  Similarly, chewing such things inside the shrine is also not allowed.  

After coming to power, BJP will return money to chit fund victims: Manmohan Samal
After coming to power, BJP will return money to chit fund victims: Manmohan Samal

Coming down heavily on the state government on various counts, BJP leader Manmohan Samal accused the state government of failing to return the money of chit fund victims. 

Odisha Cabinet increases upper age limit for Civil Services; check list of other approved proposals
Odisha Cabinet increases upper age limit for Civil Services; check list of other approved proposals here

The Odisha Cabinet headed by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday cleared 13 proposals. 

VK Pandian knows nothing about Odisha: Congress' Panchanan Kanungo
VK Pandian knows nothing about Odisha: Congress' Panchanan Kanungo

While terming the BJD leader as the 'mobile spokesperson', Kanungo said, “Pandian doesn’t know anything about Biju Babu and Odisha."

Laxmi Majhi's death mystery: BJP Mahila Morcha demands CBI probe
Laxmi Majhi's death mystery: BJP Mahila Morcha demands CBI probe

She accused the police and the state government of suppressing the matter. The BJP leader added that it is very unfortunate that a Dibyang and tribal woman like Laxmi is 'killed and burned' on the premises of a hospital while no one is aware of such a gruesome and heinous crime. 

PM Modi flags off Amrit Bharat Express from Ayodhya; it will run via Odisha under ECoR jurisdiction
PM Modi flags off Amrit Bharat Express from Ayodhya; it will run via Odisha under ECoR jurisdiction

Malda Town-Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express train, one of the new versions of the country’s superfast trains, will run under the jurisdiction of the East Coast Railway (ECoR).

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