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.

 Gold price rise: Checkout prices of Gold and Silver at Bhubaneswar, Cuttack
Gold price rise: Checkout prices of Gold and Silver at Bhubaneswar, Cuttack

Notably, factors such as state taxes, excise duty, and making charges lead to changes in the price of gold in India.

Silver Tableau At Chauliaganj Durga Puja, Cuttack
Vijayadashami celebrations today, Ravanapodi at night

Puja committees have made arrangements for the 'Ravana Podi' this evening, during which effigy of demon king Ravana will be torched to mark the victory of Lord Rama over demon King Ravana on the occasion of Vijayadashami.

Heavy Rainfall Advisory For Twin City
IMD issues advisory for intense spell of rainfall in Cuttack, Bhubaneswar

The IMD’s Regional Centre in Bhubaneswar has also issued an advisory for intense spell of rainfall (2-3 cm/hour) in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar today.

Gold, silver price rises: Checkout rates of precious metals at Bhubaneswar, Cuttack
Gold, silver price rises: Checkout rates of precious metals at Bhubaneswar, Cuttack

The rate of 20, 18 and 14-carat gold witnessed mild growth in comparison to Monday prices, and climbed to Rs 43,000, Rs 38,900 and Rs 30,400, respectively.

Devotees at a pandal in Bhubaneswar
Devotees brave rain, throng pandals to offer prayers on Maha Navami

Despite incessant rainfall triggered by a low pressure over the Bay of Bengal, the puja organisors ensured that the traditional rituals at pandals are conducted as per the vidhi and auspicious muhurat today.

Low Pressure Triggers Rainfall In Odisha
Low pressure update: Rain lashes several parts of Odisha on Maha Navami

As per IMD, the intensity of rainfall is likely to increase as a low pressure system has formed over Westcentral Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood.

‘Maha Ashtami’: Devotees throng pandals, offer puja to Devi Durga 
‘Maha Ashtami’: Devotees throng pandals, offer puja to Devi Durga 

In the twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, mandaps have started witnessing a large footfall of women who are observing 'vrat'.

Fuel price update: Check petrol, diesel rates at different places in Odisha on Oct 1
Fuel price update: Check petrol, diesel rates at different places in Odisha on Oct 1

The price of petrol in Malkangiri where the fuel rates exhibit the highest charge in the state, is at Rs 108.69, same as a day ago, while diesel is being sold in the town without any change in rate in the last 24 hours at Rs 100.46.

Orissa High Court to get new Chief Justice
Orissa High Court to get new Chief Justice, incumbent CJ S Muralidhar transferred to Madras HC

Justice Jaswant Singh, who is currently serving as a Judge of the Orissa High Court, will be the 33rd Chief Justice of Orissa High Court.

Durga Puja Offers
Durga Puja offers: Where to buy, online or offline? Here’s what customers feel

With Durga Puja round the corner, several leading electronic showrooms in Cuttack have come up with unique offers to cater for such customers who still are away from online shopping.

Congress MLA Mohammed Moquim
Congress MLA Md Moquim awarded 3-yr RI in ORHDC corruption case, gets bail

The court sentenced the four convicts to three-year RI and imposed a penalty of Rs 50,000 on each them. In default, they would undergo an additional six-month rigorous imprisonment.

Odisha to enact new Apartment Ownership Act soon
Odisha to enact new Apartment Ownership Act soon

The State government presented a format of the revised flat booking agreement in apartments before the High Court.

Jumbo herd tramples elderly couple to death in Cuttack; elephant carcass spotted at Jobra 
Jumbo herd tramples elderly couple to death in Cuttack; jumbo carcass spotted at Jobra 

The herd had been on a rampage since last night, damaging a number of vehicles and houses.  

Marital discord: Anubhav Mohanty refutes mediation offer to resolve issue with Varsha
Marital discord: Anubhav Mohanty refutes mediation offer to resolve issue with Varsha

In the previous date, the judge had discussed with both of them for over two hours for reconciliation. A new date was allotted with expectations of resolving the issue.

Legends League Cricket: Gayle storm arrives, to be in action for Gujarat Giants at Barabati
Legends League Cricket: Gayle storm arrives, to be in action for Gujarat Giants at Barabati

Virender Sehwag-led Gujarat Giants are currently placed second on the points table with five points from four matches. However, they will have a chance to regain the No.1 spot if they beat Pathan-led LNJ Bhilwara Kings.

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