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Bhubaneswar: City in Odisha, India
Bhubaneswar is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Odisha. It is located in the Khordha district. The suburban region, especially the old town, was historically often depicted as Chakra Khetra and Ekamra Khetra. Bhubaneswar is dubbed the "Temple City", a nickname earned because of many temples which are standing there. In contemporary times, the city is a hub of sports, tourism and IT in the country.

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‘More women non-smokers are showing signs of lung cancer’

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Naveen Patnaik resigns as Odisha CM after electoral defeat, 24-year rule ends

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Bhubaneswar constituency of Odisha Lok Sabha election 2024: Date of voting, result, candidates list, main parties, schedule


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Resolve for 'Prosperous Odisha' getting stronger: CM Patnaik praises public support in roadshow at Bhubaneshwar


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To make the cut, Bhubaneswar barber nominee snips for free

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Vistara's Delhi-bound aircraft returns safely to Bhubaneswar after windshield cracks due to hailstorm during take off

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Vistara flight makes emergency landing in Bhubaneswar after windshield cracks midair


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I-T sleuths seize RS 50 lakh from Delhi flyer at Odisha airport

Income tax authorities confiscated 50 lakh rupees from a passenger from Delhi at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. Airport authorities mentioned that they oversee every..
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Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana to contest bypoll from Gandey assembly seat

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Remove tattoos within 15 days or face action, Odisha cops told

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After 3-week trial, 18 months’ jail for priest who molested Swede

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Ahead of elections police upload NBW lists of Bhubaneswar, Cuttack on website

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PM Modi likely to visit Odisha twice in February

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Kharge to visit Odisha in January-end, address rally in Bhubaneswar

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will visit Odisha and address a mega rally in Bhubaneswar. Preparations have started and the venue will be finalized soon. Kharge will also hold meetings with..
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects re-development work at Bhubaneswar and Cuttack railway station


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Airline 'locked' passengers in aerobridge for hours, says actor

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Hospital says man died in AC blast, wife kills self; now it says he's alive

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to lay foundation stone of Bhubaneswar Metro project on January 1

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State pulls out all stops for India’s Olympic medal push

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"When world rejected, religion took us": Odisha transgenders perform Durga Aarti in Bhubaneswar

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AIIMS-Bhubaneswar to get three new departments

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Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express starts regular service, check details

The first Tejas rake has been introduced via the Sambalpur route. Other rakes will be introduced soon, officials said.
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Odisha prepares for mass cremation of unidentified Balasore dead

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Odisha rail tragedy key points: Trains resume service 51 hours after deadly crash

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Railways recommends CBI probe into Balasore accident

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Odisha train collision: Aviation Ministry issues advisory to airlines, asks not to raise fares to, from Bhubaneswar

The Ministry of civil aviation (MoCA) has issued an advisory to all airline companies not to increase fares.
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Odisha triple train crash live updates: Death toll rises to 233, around 900 injured

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has asked the Housing and Urban Development department to complete the detailed project report after approving the metro project.
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Odisha, WB chief ministers call to safeguard country’s federal structure

Odisha and West Bengal chief ministers, Naveen Patnaik and Mamata Banerjee, gave a call to protect the country’s federal structure during a meeting between them at the former’s residence in..
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DJ Azex aka Akshay Kumar death case in Odisha's Bhubaneshwar: Police to question girlfriend

Bhubaneshwar has recently witnessed the death of its popular citizen DJ Azex, whose real name was Akshay Kumar. His alleged girlfriend's name has been mentioned by family members during investigation.
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Pune-bound AirAsia flight suffers bird-hit, makes emergency landing in Bhubaneswar

Reacting to the incident, Air Asia said that the flight has returned to Bhubaneshwar for detailed inspection after suffering a bird hit.
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IRCTC Tour Package: Explore south western valleys from Bhubaneswar to Bengaluru via Ooty at just Rs 37,545; know details

IRCTC Tour Package: The cost of this package comprises a 6-day, 5-night trip from Bhubaneswar to Bengaluru via Ooty, Coorg, Mysuru, Bengaluru, and Bhubaneswar for a total of Rs.37,545.
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2022: Bhubaneshwar artisan makes eco-friendly idol of Lord Ganesh inside bottle

L. Eswar Rao, who is from the village of Jatni in Khurda district, has used his imagination to select special approach to wish people Ganesh Chaturthi
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Bhubaneswar techie made multiple calls to boyfriend before death, police book him for suicide abetment

Bhubaneswar: The woman's family alleged that the man, who left his job to pursue higher studies, was in a live-in relationship with her.
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ED takes Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee to Bhubaneswar AIIMS for treatment after HC order

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