News from Odisha

Speaking to the media, one of the detainees said, "We are from Delhi. Police detained us for carrying this snake. We were asking for alms by showing the snake.”

Sounding confident about the party's poll success, Odisha BJP president Manmohan Samal said, "This meeting will make an impact on 4.5 crore people in Odisha. It will give impetus to the people and party workers. In Bolangir, seven Assembly seats will be won by the BJP.” 

Opposing their own nominees and challenging the decision of the top leaders, some leaders have even filed nominations as independents for the Lok Sabha seat and Assembly seats such as Gunupur, Bissam Cuttack and Jeypore.

“On what basis VK Pandian is being provided Z category security? Why Pandian is so scared of people? He is neither an MLA nor an MP or in any constitutional post. He is just a member of the Biju Janata Dal(BJD),” the BJP asked.

Union Minister Amit Shah launched a strong campaign against the BJD in Odisha, promising to end labour migration and bring development if BJP wins the 2024 elections. Speaking at a rally in Sonepur, he emphasized BJP's commitment to win 20 Lok Sabha seats and form a state government for the first time.

Amid the ongoing campaigning for the 2024 elections, MP Suresh Pujari expressed apprehensions about the drone and the purpose of its use in the area. Pujari is currently contesting elections from the Brajrajnagar Assembly seat.

In Odisha, the lungi became a symbol in political discourse when Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik wore it, sparking debates over cultural identity.

Despite intense forest fires in Similipal, the core and buffer areas remain unscathed, safeguarding the tigers. PCCF Sushant Nanda credits advanced AI technology and coordinated efforts by ODRAF and local squads for the effective management of fire incidents.

As per the IMD, the maximum temperature (Day Temperature) is likely to rise by 2-4°C during the next 3 to 4 days at many places over the districts of Odisha.

The IMD has predicted that the maximum temperature (Day Temperature) is likely to rise by 2-4°C during the next 3 to 4 days at many places over the district of Odisha.

Devotees visiting Puri Srimandir are facing severe discomfort due to a prolonged heatwave in Odisha. Despite some efforts like sprinkling water and using white paint to reflect heat, the measures are deemed inadequate, especially for the elderly and children. Resentment is growing among visitors as they endure long waits under harsh conditions.

IMD officials informed that the mercury was also nearing the 40 degree mark in two other places- Keonjhar (39.6) and Sambalpur (39) by 11:30 am today.

As per police sources, Ramesh had collected Rs 3 lakh each from more than 50 persons with the false assurance of giving them jobs in banks and other government organisations.

As per IMD sources, as many as 10 districts like Mayurbhanj, Boudh, Khordha, Jagatsinghpur, Subarnapur, Nuapada, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Kalahandi and Balasore will witness severe heatwave conditions between April 27-28.

Justice Shashikant Mishra clarified that such anticipatory bail, if granted, would be effective only if the accused is arrested in connection with the subsequent case after his release from custody in the previous case.