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OTV Cares, the CSR wing of Odisha Television Network, has launched a free tailoring training programme for economically disadvantaged women at Centurion University. The initiative supports 25 women with free accommodation and food with promises of job placements post-training.

As per IMD, several parts of Odisha will continue to experience heat wave conditions while there is a possibility of thunderstorm activities as well in the next few days.

The system is very likely to move northeastwards and concentrate into a Depression over central parts of the Bay of Bengal by the morning of May 24, 2024.

BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi refutes CM Naveen Patnaik's allegations that she stalled the Lingaraj temple project, claiming the accusations are baseless and supported by a false narrative. Meanwhile, BJP Vice-President Baijayant Panda alleges the CM's recent criticisms are AI-generated DeepFake videos, questioning their authenticity and urging media scrutiny.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, Arun Govil, and other BJP leaders are set to campaign in Odisha. They will attend various public meetings across multiple locations on May 22 and 23, including Bhubaneswar and Chilika.

Amit Shah claimed BJP surpassed 310 seats in the first five phases of the Indian general elections, targeting over 400. In Odisha, he promised a government focused on local language and culture, criticizing Naveen Patnaik for neglecting these aspects and exploiting state resources. Shah highlighted plans for development including a new hospital and implementation of the PESA Act to protect tribal lands.

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw outlined PM Narendra Modi's transformative vision for Odisha's railway system, highlighting a significant increase in investment and the introduction of advanced services like Vande Metro and Vande Sleeper trains. Key projects include upgrading 52 stations to world-class standards and extending rail lines across challenging terrains.

The unsavoury incident happened after some BJP supporters alleged that the presiding officer is showing favouritism to the ruling party and asking voters to vote in favour of BJD at booth number eight.

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Concealing all the sorrows in her heart, the victim's wife and other family members came to polling booth-71 and exercised their franchise during the second phase of elections on Monday.

During an election campaign in Baramba, BJD candidate Debi Prasad Mishra was confronted by villagers protesting over inadequate drinking water supply, leading to a disruption of his campaign event.

BJP leader Pradeep Panigrahi accused the BJD of orchestrating the attack on him due to 'looming electoral debacle' in Hinjili and Aska seats. He suggested collusion between his attacker and the BJD, further referring to some targeted harassment by BJD supporters in the past.

In Odisha, families affected by crimes such as murder, rape, and kidnapping demanded a CBI probe, citing government negligence. At a press conference, they highlighted their plight and lack of progress in justice. They threatened to boycott upcoming polls if their demands were not met.

BJP's National Vice President Baijayant Panda, contesting for the Kendrapara Lok Sabha seat, led the Jan Ashirwad and Jan Sampark Yatra in Aul. Accompanied by MLA nominee Krushna Chandra Panda, the BJP stalwart campaigned across several villages to garner support for the upcoming elections.

A devastating road accident involving a Hyva truck and a bike resulted in the deaths of four family members in Dhenkanal. The incident triggered tension, prompting police intervention.