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The District Collector reportedly disengaged Puspanjali Mohanty, the Community Resource Person(CRP) of Talasanga gram panchayat under the Mahakalapara block, and Narmada Basantia, the CRP of Marshaghai block, from the service.

As per reports, a transfer order has been issued for lecturer Ananta Kishore Jena when the university is struggling due to a lack of adequate number of teaching staff. The institution, which is supposed to have 21 lecturers, has only seven.

While residents in some parts of the State are still depending on the muddy water of the ponds to quench their thirst, people in other parts have staged road blockades as they have been deprived of basic amenities like drinking water facilities by the administration.

Students were allegedly explained through the phone call that as the BJD government has provided them with the scholarship, they should vote for the party.

In the Dhenkanal Assembly seat, BJD candidate Sudhir Samal has mounted an intense campaign with the help of his son Jagdish and nephew Abinash. Incidentally, Abinash is also fighting the poll as BJD’s MP nominee from the Dhenkanal parliamentary seat. 

Following a court order, the Commissionerate Police had earlier tried to ascertain the owners of the seized vehicles.  Some owners were identified and their vehicles were handed over to them by examining their credentials and documents. 

The BJP alleged that Congress is behind such doctored videos while BJD MP Nominee Pradeep Majhi has been spreading misinformation using these fake videos at the time of elections to draw political mileage.

The traffic shade was arranged at Nalco Soubhagya Nagar on Wednesday. A polythene canopy has been erected overhead with the support of bamboo poles and strings. It has brought much relief for residents during their halt at traffic signals under the blazing sun.

As per initial reports, the windshield of the Vistara flight reportedly developed crack in the hailstorm that lashed several parts of Odisha this afternoon.

The IMD issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms with lightning in several Odisha districts after a severe heatwave. Residents experienced light to moderate rainfall and are advised to stay cautious.

Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi criticizes the BJD's governance in Odisha, claiming 'Odia Asmita' is at risk and accusing a 'young babu' of hijacking the state's governance. She highlights high unemployment rates and accuses the Chief Minister of outsourcing his duties, leading to a lack of direct communication and leadership within the state.

The Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system was successfully flight-tested from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off the Odisha coast. Developed by DRDO, this advanced torpedo delivery system aims to boost the Indian Navy's anti-submarine capabilities.

GE T&D India has won an order from Powergrid to establish a state transmission asset management centre (STAMC) in Odisha, enhancing OPTCL's grid operations through real-time monitoring and advanced software, facilitating better integration of renewable resources.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to intensify BJP's campaign for the 2024 elections in Odisha with two major public meetings in Berhampur and Nabarangpur on May 6. Addressing concerns of corruption and cultural erosion, Modi's visit aims to bolster support amidst challenging governance issues.