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Minor girl rescued from former DM's house in Bhubaneswar

News | Jun 15, 2021, 10:29 AM IST

A minor girl was rescued from the house of a former district Collector in Bhubaneswar. She was trafficked from Ganjam and engaged in domestic help.

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Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation begins vaccination drive for students bound for overseas studies

India | Jun 13, 2021, 11:31 PM IST

Of them, 19 have already been administered both doses of Covishield vaccine at 2 designated centres in Bhubaneswar, an official said.

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COVID: Odisha extends lockdown till June 17

India | May 30, 2021, 08:33 PM IST

The second phase of the lockdown was to end at 5:00 am on June 1.

Cyclone Yaas alert: Flight operations at Bhubaneswar,

Cyclone Yaas alert: Flight ops at Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Jharsuguda, Durgapur airports to be hit

India | May 24, 2021, 07:55 PM IST

Cyclone Yaas is likely to hit flight operations at Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Jharsuguda and Durgapur airports. The Airport Authority of India (AAI) sounded the alert on Monday while also instructing other airports in the eastern region to be on alert in view of a possbility of change in path of cyclonic winds.

Coronavirus: Infant beats Covid after 10 days on ventilator in Odisha

News | May 21, 2021, 02:49 PM IST

A newborn girl, Gudiya was tested positive for Covid-19 within few weeks of her birth, last month. The little girl was admitted to hospital. She was barely a month old when she was put on ventilator support. After 10 days of a long struggle, the infant has defeated the Covid-19 infection.

Long queues outside vaccination centre after reports of shortage in Bhubaneswar

News | Apr 09, 2021, 09:20 PM IST

Long queues were seen outside COVID vaccination centre in Odisha's Bhubaneswar on April 09. Odisha Health Minister on April 8 said that stock will last only two days.

Public library opened inside 'Forest Park' in Bhubaneswar

News | Mar 23, 2021, 11:42 AM IST

With an aim to promote reading habit among youngsters, a public library has been opened inside the Biju Patnaik Park, commonly known as 'Forest Park' in Bhubaneswar.

BJP MLA attempts suicide in Odisha Assembly, consumes sanitizer to draw govt's attention over farmers' issue

News | Mar 13, 2021, 01:46 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Subash Panigrahi attempted suicide in Odisha Assembly by consuming sanitizer over paddy procurement on March 12.

Bhubaneswar's Lingaraj Temple illuminated ahead of 'Maha Shivratri'

News | Mar 11, 2021, 10:13 AM IST

Ahead of 'Maha Shivratri', Bhubaneswar's Lingaraj Temple got all decked up. Fairy lights adorned temple for auspicious day. Devotees can visit the temple following COVID guidelines. Bhubaneswar DCP, Umashankar Das said, "Last year over 1 lakh people visited the temple on the festival but this year only a few are allowed due to COVID-19 pandemic." 'Maha Shivratri' is celebrated annually in honour of Hindu god Shiva.

Car rally on eve of International Women's Day in Bhubaneswar

News | Mar 07, 2021, 03:43 PM IST

On the eve of International Women's Day, 4th women's car rally was organised in Odisha's Bhubaneswar. It began from Janata Maidan and will culminate at Utkal Kanika Galleria in Bhubaneswar on March 07. The theme of women's car rally was 'Choose To Challenge'. Women's rally was organised by Seva Prayas Foundation and Carnival Initiative. Cars were also decorated with different kind of social messages on this occasion.

Odisha CM pays tribute to father Biju Patnaik on his 105th birth anniversary

News | Mar 05, 2021, 07:28 PM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on March 05 paid floral tribute to his father and former CM Biju Patnaik on his 105th birth anniversary at BJD headquarters in Bhubaneshwar.

All you need is love: Odisha acid attack survivor ties the knot with long-time friend

News | Mar 03, 2021, 10:01 AM IST

An acid attack survivor in Bhubaneswar married her long-time friend on March 01. Couple received blessings from friends and family.

Bhubaneswar deserted on CAIT's call for strike

News | Feb 26, 2021, 12:11 PM IST

Confederation of All India Traders called for a nationwide strike today (February 26) in protest against rise in fuel prices and new e-way bill and GST.

New robotics centre opens in Bhubaneswar

News | Feb 26, 2021, 12:02 PM IST

A new robotics centre was launched at a school in Odisha's Bhubaneshwar.

Bhubaneswar ready to celebrate Saraswati Puja with religious zeal

News | Feb 13, 2021, 10:09 PM IST

Sculptors in Odisha's Bhubaneswar are busy in giving final touches to sculpture of Goddess Saraswati before the grand puja on February 16. COVID-19 pandemic already affecting the sculpture artists and now they are hoping for good business.

Odisha State Museum hosts international exhibition on folk and tribal art

Lifestyle | Feb 10, 2021, 12:18 PM IST

The Odisha State Museum inaugurated an international exhibition on folk and tribal art in Bhubaneswar on Feb 09. The art exhibition holds over 100 of paintings by various artists. The 13-day long event will showcase the rich tradition of folk and tribal arts. "We visited the exhibition. This is truly a great initiative by the government," said a visitor.

Man dresses as 'Yamraj' to raise awareness on traffic rules in Bhubaneswar

News | Feb 10, 2021, 12:16 PM IST

An artist dressed as 'Yamraj' spread awareness on traffic rules in Bhubaneswar on Feb 09. "I am a comedian and have been doing it for the last 25 years. I dressed as Yamraj to spread traffic awareness regarding road safety rules," said Prakash. Prakash also encouraged commuters to wear face masks in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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