News from Odisha

Be it Konark Wheel or Khandagiri, Odisha art and culture have been depicted along the road stretch. It is the second election campaign of PM Modi in Odisha.

In Odisha, Debasish Behera, Prabir Kumar Singh, and Sk Kausar Alli were sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment under the NDPS Act, 1985 for illegal brown sugar trade. Arrested in 2020, they were caught transporting the substance from West Bengal.

The day of ‘Akshaya Tritiya’ is considered to be auspicious for new beginnings like weddings, buying property, making investments, etc. 

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The BJP protested against the alleged gang rape of a Plus-II student in Berhampur, demanding justice and accusing ruling party leaders of involvement. Police have arrested five, but protests may intensify if all accused are not arrested.

It is suspected the youth was killed somewhere and before the body was thrown into water, a stone was tied around its neck to prevent it from floating. 

Odisha Crime Branch is addressing the misuse of social media and deepfakes, particularly during the election period. They received 98 complaints, leading to legal actions including arrests and notices. Furthermore, 336 problematic posts were removed.

After having the darshan of the deity and offering prayers at the Ram temple at Tini Muhana, BJP National Vice President Baijayant Panda will take out a rally that will pass through Gyanapitha, Kajala, Mahipala, Badahata, and Old Bus Stand and culminate at the district Collector’s office.

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said, “I am lucky to present the party’s manifesto ‘Lokanka Ghosanapatra – Odisha No-1’.  This manifesto will create history. All guarantees enlisted in the manifesto will be executed under 5T.”

Keeping the Prime Minister’s roadshow in view, the Commissionerate Police has issued traffic restrictions on Janpath which will be in force from 2 pm till the end of the roadshow.

In Bhubaneswar, a girl and her family were attacked by drug addicts after she opposed their activities near her home. The attackers vandalized property and threatened the family, leading to a police complaint. The incident was captured on CCTV.

In Jharsuguda, Odisha, a man named Sujit Ray killed his wife and daughter before committing suicide due to debts accrued from online gambling. The bodies were discovered in a car, leading to a police investigation that highlighted the severe consequences of gambling-related financial stress.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced plans for a new airport in Paradip at a cost of Rs 200 crore and road connectivity improvements for Krushnaprasad people.

Adrija Manjari Singh Deo, wife of BJD leader Arkesh Singh Deo, questioned Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's decision to give a party ticket to her husband's family despite her domestic violence allegations. Adrija accused the family of torture and criticized the CM for supporting them.

The senior saffron party leader made it clear that employment to every person, irrigation to every land and roofs over everyone’s heads will be ensured if the BJP is voted to power in Odisha.