Bakul Foundation Urges People To Gift Plants To Celebrate Diwali: Odisha
Amid the decreasing air quality in the world, Bakul Foundation, based in Odisha's Bhubaneswar, came up with a unique idea to celebrate eco-friendly Diwali. The foundation is encouraging people to gift a potted plant inside a jute basket on this Diwali to their loved ones. The plants also include medicinal herbs. Reportedly, the move will help people to develop a new culture and save the Earth.
Tags: Diwali, Bhubaneswar, Bakul Foundation, gift, Odisha
Courtesy: The Logical Indian
Bhubaneswar NGO Provides Job To Poor Kids, Helps Them In Education
Ashayen, an NGO based in Bhubaneswar, is receiving appreciation from people as they provide jobs to around 58 poor children such as rag pickers and help them ''to continue their education and livelihood''. Ahead of Diwali, children paint 'Diyas', which will be sold through social media platforms. The NGO provides them different jobs during different occasions such as New Year, Diwali, Rakhi, said Ratnakar, NGO's Chairman.
Tags: Diwali, NGO, Ashayen, Bhubaneswar, children
Courtesy: ANI
Men's Hockey Junior World Cup To Be Held Without Spectators
Hockey India and FIH have jointly decided to hold the FIH Odisha men's Hockey Junior World Cup Bhubaneswar 2021 without the presence of spectators, starting from November 24. The decision was taken to avoid the crowd amid the menace of Covid-19 infection. Reportedly, 16 teams from different countries will fight for the title. The classification matches will start on November 30 and the final is scheduled for December 5.
Tags: Hockey India, World Cup, Bhubaneswar, Spectators
Courtesy: ANI
Schools Reopen In Odisha After 18 Months
Schools reopened in Odisha for 8th grade students after an 18-month gap on October 25. Reportedly, students were thrilled with the reopening of physical classes as they would now be able to interact better without any internet issues. A student said, "I am very excited to sit in the classroom after a gap of a year. I have met with my old friends and also made new friends today."
Tags: Odisha, Physical Classes, Odisha Education, Odisha government, Bhubaneswar
Courtesy: ANI
Sensory Park For Specially-Abled Children Opens In Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) under the Smart City program has built a sensory park for differently-abled children. Reportedly, Rs 93 lakh has been invested in building the park which is located in the Shaheen Nagar area. The park features wheel-chair, two-seater, bucket, multiline swings, single-seater spring rider, and several others. Besides, the surface of the park is covered with sand for the safety of children.
Tags: Bhubaneswar, Sensory Park, Physically Disabled Students, Smart City
Courtesy: The Logical Indian
Govt Releases Ease Of Living Index; Bengaluru Tops Chart
In the government's recently released Ease of Living Index 2020 (EoLI), Bengaluru has been crowned as the best city in the million-plus population category, followed by Pune and Ahmedabad. Among cities with a population below a million, Shimla ranked first while Bhubaneshwar and Silvassa bagged the second and third spots. Assessing 111 Indian cities, EoLI evaluated their quality of life, economic-ability and sustainability, besides gauging… read-more
Tags: Ease of Living Index, EoLI, bengaluru, Pune, Ahmedabad , Shimla, Bhubaneswar, Silvassa
Courtesy: India Today
Public Allowed To Visit Odisha's Shree Lingaraj Temple From January 3
The prestigious Shree Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar has reopened for servitors after being shut for nine months owing to the pandemic. The temple authorities said that the local people would be allowed from January 3 and the outsiders can visit from January 6. Besides, the temple would remain closed on January 1 and January 2 to avoid the rush. Meanwhile, a COVID-negative report is mandatory to visit the temple.
Tags: Bhubaneswar, temple, Covid-19
Courtesy: NDTV
4 Arrested By Odisha Police For Selling Marijuana In Bhubaneswar
Odisha's police have arrested four people for selling marijuana in Bhubaneshwar's Jharpada Canal Road. The police have confiscated 83 kilograms of marijuana, two motorcycles, three mobile phones from the peddlers. The Commissionerate Quick Action Team along with Laxmisagar Police has arrested four accused - Sk Basir, Sagir Khan, Manir Khan and Sk Sabir immediately after a tip-off. Reportedly, all four peddlers have been aged between 25 and 27… read-more
Tags: Odisha, Bhubaneswar, Police, Ganja, Marijuana, drug peddlers, Drugs
Courtesy: Kalinga TV