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.

Diarrhoea scare In Bhubaneswar
Diarrhoea scare resurfaces in Bhubaneswar; 6 students of private college affected

Health officials’ suspect contaminated water to be the primary source of the outbreak. According to preliminary reports, students began complaining of discomfort and illness over the past two days, prompting college authorities to seek immediate medical intervention.

Gold Price Sets Record High
Gold prices hit record highs in Bhubaneswar: 24-carat crosses Rs 98000 mark, silver also soars

Experts attribute this consistent rise in precious metal prices to multiple global and domestic factors. International tensions, fluctuating stock markets, high inflation concerns, and a weakening rupee have driven investors toward safer investment options like gold and silver. 

Intense heatwave returns to Odisha after brief respite; 11 places above 40 Deg C
Intense heatwave returns to Odisha after brief respite; 11 places above 40 Deg C

A fierce heatwave grips Odisha with temperatures over 40°C, Jharsuguda peaking at 43.5°C. IMD forecasts rising temperatures and thunderstorm warnings till April 27. The IMD has predicted a rise in the maximum temperature in Odisha in the coming days.

Odisha student secures all India rank 1 in JEE Main, shares success mantra
Odisha student secures all India rank 1 in JEE Main, shares success mantra

Odisha's Om Prakash Behera secures AIR 1 in JEE Main, celebrated by dignitaries. Om Prakash scored a perfect 100 percentile, distinguishing himself among 24 top scorers in the 2025 Session-2 of the exam. He shares study tips for the JEE aspirants.

BJD faces internal jitters over delay in state executive body formation
BJD faces internal jitters over delay in state executive body formation

Naveen Patnaik's re-election as BJD president faces internal jitters due to delays in forming the party's state executive body, causing unrest among party members. Both senior and junior members voice concerns about the management and future direction of the party.

Ratna Bhandar Repair
Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar could have collapsed without repairs, says Odisha Law Minister 

Prithviraj Harichandan, Odisha's Law Minister, warns that Puri's Jagannath Temple Ratna Bhandar could have collapsed without timely repairs. Restoration is ongoing with ASI's careful supervision.

Thunderstorm Alert For Odisha Districts
Rain and thunderstorms to continue till April 27 in Odisha; expect rise in max temp

The IMD has also predicted that thunderstorm activities are also likely to continue in various parts of Odisha till April 27, 2025. A yellow warning for thunderstorm and lightning has also been issued for some districts along with gusty winds.

Khelo India Centres In Odisha
Khelo India centres inaugurated in 30 Odisha districts, to foster sports culture at grassroots level

A total of 30 government schools—one from each district—have been selected for the establishment of these sports centres. Each centre will receive an annual financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to ensure the smooth functioning of operations, training, and maintenance of basic infrastructure.

Bhubaneswar Firing Incident
Twist in Bhubaneswar firing: Rape accused shoots at self to frame victim’s husband

On the day of the incident, Deeptiranjan reportedly stood in front of the victim's house and shot himself in the arm using a firearm, attempting to make it appear like an attack. 

Mega Road Project Plan For Odisha
Odisha unveils Rs 2.3 lakh crore road construction projects; ring roads in 11 cities

A key highlight of the announcement is a proposed investment of Rs 2.3 lakh crore to develop roads across the state over the next five years. This extensive budget will be utilized to strengthen road networks in both urban and rural regions, easing traffic flow and enhancing logistical infrastructure.

IT Park In Twin City
New mega IT Park to be set up in Cuttack-Bhubaneswar; Odisha Govt unveils massive infrastructure plans

Odisha's Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan announces a mega IT park across 1,000 hectares in Cuttack-Bhubaneswar to boost digital infrastructure. Aims include quick operational readiness for IT firms.

Thunderstorm Alert
Max temp to rise after 3 days; IMD issues orange and yellow warning for thunderstorms in Odisha

The IMD has also predicted thunderstorm activities in different pockets of Odisha during the next three to four days. Orange and yellow warnings have also been issued for some districts of the state by the IMD.

BJP Counters Naveen's False Narrative Claims
Be prepared for all situations, says BJP Odisha State President after Naveen Patnaik’s re-election as BJD chief

Naveen Patnaik's re-election as BJD president sparks political discourse. Odisha BJP chief Manmohan Samal criticises past governance and predicts a political shift.

Naveen Patnaik re-elected as BJD president
Top BJD leaders absent during President announcement; signs of internal strain within party?

Notably, prominent leaders such as Ranendra Pratap Swain and Prafulla Mallick were not seen at the venue. In addition, other senior figures like Shashi Bhusan Behera, Bhupinder Singh, and Niranjan Bishi were also absent.

Naveen Patnaik elected party president again
BJD lost 2024 election due to false narrative, says Naveen Patnaik after re-elected as party supremo 

Naveen Patnaik, re-elected as BJD President for the 9th term, attributes BJD's loss in the 2024 election to a false narrative. He focuses on strengthening communication and remains committed to Odisha's pride.

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