News from Cuttack

Cuttack is known as the Millennium City as well as the Silver City due to its history of 1000 years and famous silver filigree works. It is considered as the judicial capital of Odisha as the Odisha High Court is located here. It is also the old capital city of Odisha.The remains of the famous Barabati fort are still speaks the history of the millennium city. Cuttack has a rich maritime history which says that the traders’ sons (Sadhab pua) use to go to Java Sumatra Island to do business and brings lot of wealth here. To recollect this history every year Baliyatra, a weeklong festival is being organized here. Cuttack is the birth place of Subash Chandra Bose. Cuttack has so many special thing to know like here the feeling of sahi -bhai (Neighborhood) is very strong .Cuttack Khati (where group of friends, or people chatting on variety of subjects) is also very popular .Cuttack‘s delicious Dahibara- Allodium attracts many.

Two BJD groups clash during ‘Jan Sampark Padyatra’ in Odisha’s Cuttack 
Two BJD groups clash during ‘Jan Sampark Padyatra’ in Odisha’s Cuttack 

The scene soon took an ugly turn as both sides engaged in a scuffle. The situation came to such a pass that police had to intervene to bring the situation under control. 

Odisha govt’s tall claims to make SCB Cuttack world-class fall flat
Odisha govt’s tall claims to make SCB Cuttack world-class fall flat

There was no power from 5 am to 7 pm on Saturday, forcing the doctors to treat patients in mobile torch light. 

Srimandir Ratna Bhandar repair: Set up committee in 60 days if temple management recommends, says HC 
Srimandir Ratna Bhandar repair: Set up committee in 60 days if temple management recommends, says HC 

The state’s apex court also directed the government to form the committee within a period of 60 days from the date when the SJTMC will approach them. 

Mahanga double murder: MLA Pratap Jena’s supporters scuffle with demonstrators, two injured 
Mahanga double murder: MLA Pratap Jena’s supporters scuffle with demonstrators, two injured 

Members of a social organisation demonstrating in front of the Mahanga block office in Cuttack and the supporters of the MLA exchanged blows on Tuesday. In the scuffle, two persons suffered injuries. 

Thunderstorm alert
IMD issues yellow warning for thunderstorm in Odisha for next two days

The weather agency has further said a cyclonic circulation is likely to form over the north Andaman Sea and the neighbourhood around September 29. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is likely to form over the north Andaman Sea and adjoining eastcentral Bay of Bengal during the subsequent 24 hours.

Anubhav-Varsha marital discord: Estranged couple appears before SDJM court in Cuttack
Anubhav-Varsha marital discord: Estranged couple appears before SDJM court in Cuttack

The estranged couple is scheduled to meet together for a mutual understanding today. At the same time, there will be a counseling session in the domestic violence case registered against the actor. 

Cuttack Urban Haat
Cuttack urban haat wears deserted look after CM's inauguration, traders yet to reap benefits

The Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) has constructed around 540 such pindis. However, the traders' number is over 800. The civic body seems to be in a fix over the identification of the traders to complete the allotment process.

Major reshuffle in Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissionerate
Major reshuffle in Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissionerate

As per the notice, 14 inspectors and one ACP-rank official have been transferred from their present places of posting to different places.

Anubhav-Varsha marital discord: Court dismisses Anubhav's divorce petition 
Anubhav-Varsha marital discord: Court dismisses Anubhav's divorce petition 

While hearing the matter, the family court in Cuttack dismissed the petitions Anubhav Mohanty and Varsha Priyadarshini.  

Passengers face problem of plenty at 'hastily-inaugurated' Netaji Bus Terminal in Cuttack    
Passengers face problem of plenty at 'hastily-inaugurated' Netaji Bus Terminal in Cuttack    

The passengers alleged that drinking water facility is not available at the terminal. There are water purifiers installed at the terminal but they are yet to be connected with the supply pipe. 

Students' Union Election
ABVP moves Orissa HC seeking students’ union election in colleges

Earlier, political atmosphere had warmed up in Odisha after a letter was issued by the Higher Education department on the implementation of the academic calendar for the session 2023-24.

Road Accident
4 killed in road mishap in Athagarh, 1 critical

Tigiria IIC, Gyana Ranjan Samal said, “The mishap occurred at around 2:30 pm. Five persons were travelling inside the car when it hit a truck coming from the opposite side. Three persons died on the spot while another died on the way to the hospital.”

Cuttack Netaji Bus Terminal
Congress alleges Cuttack Netaji Bus Terminal inauguration in haste, conspiracy against Odia contractors

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is scheduled to dedicate the Cuttack Netaji Bus Terminal to the people of the state today. The project has been built at an estimated cost of Rs 90 crore.

Orissa High Court
Notaries cannot issue marriage certificates or register marriage: Orissa HC

Orissa High Court was hearing a habeas corpus petition filed by a man who alleged that his wife has been illegally detained by her parents and they are not allowing her to live with him.

BJB College Student Death
BJB girl student death: Clash after Ruchika’s mother seeks justice; Minister 'leaves' venue

The programme was organised to lay the foundation stone of a road project which was attended by Minister Ranendra Pratap Swain. Following the ruckus during the event, Minister Swain reportedly left the venue mid-way.

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