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.

People have faith in judiciary: OJS toper Sushrita Mishra,
Will work to maintain faith in judiciary: OJS topper Sushrita Mishra

Sushrita said, “I had worked hard. Besides, all my family members are behind this success. Even some of my friends were with me during my preparations for the OJS. It is because of everybody’s blessings, I got this success.”

Odisha BJP, Congress hope to capitalise on PM Modi & Rahul Gandhi's visits
Odisha BJP, Congress hope to capitalise on PM Modi & Rahul Gandhi's visits

The saffron party has reportedly been asserting that the BJD government will be voted out of power by the people who are seething with anger against its 23-year rule.  

Nandankanan Zoo to get cheetah, two white lion cubs from Dubai
Nandankanan Zoo to get cheetah, two white lion cubs from Dubai

The PCCF also added that apart from the cheetah, two cubs of white lions will also be brought from Dubai while a giraffe will be brought from Alipore Zoo in Kolkata as part of the animal exchange programmes.   

OPSC Odisha Judicial Services 2022 exam results announced, check ranks & details
OPSC Odisha Judicial Services 2022 exam results announced, check ranks & details

As per the OPSC notification, as many as 55 candidates have successfully cleared the examinations for the post of Civil Judges in Odisha Judicial Services-2022. Significantly, out of the total successful candidates, there are 39 women candidates.

UGC Directive On M.Phil Program
Stop M.Phil admissions, UGC directs universities as it is not recognised degree

UGC Chairman Professor M Jagadish Kumar said, “The UGC has asked universities to take immediate steps to stop admissions for the 2024-25 session. However, this will not affect students already doing MPhil.”

Ayodhya Ram Temple
Ayodhya Ram Temple: Expert hands from Odisha capturing hearts with intricate stonework

The magnificent architectural marvel is taking shape and scores of artisans and workers from various states like Odisha, Bihar, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and others are putting in their contributions.

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. 

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