News from Odisha

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.

The India Meteorological Department predicted a significant temperature drop in Odisha after severe heatwave conditions. IMD Bhubaneswar's Director announced a red warning for intense heat, expecting temperatures up to 45 degrees. Relief is anticipated with Nor'wester rains starting May 5.

Odisha continues to experience an intense heatwave with Talcher recording a high of 38.4°C by 8:30 AM, while Bhubaneswar noted a cooler 34.8°C. IMD reports multiple areas with temperatures above 34°C, highlighting ongoing extreme weather conditions.

At Bhubaneswar Railway Station, the Railway Protection Force rescued 117 live turtles being illegally transported on the Utkal Express. Four individuals were arrested, and the turtles were seized under the Wildlife Protection Act.

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While receiving the demanded amount of money from middleman Mantu Nanda, the Vigilance officers swooped down on the ARI and caught her red-handed.

The brother duo duped a woman of around Rs 33 lakh and another man of Rs 81 lakh by promising an interest of 20 percent per month. 

Senior party leader and former MLA of Kakatpur Surendra Sethi and two-time BJD MLA from Anandapur Bhagirathi Sethy resigned from the party expressing their displeasure over the denial of tickets this time. 

While the hottest place in the world was Joba in Oman with 49.2 degrees Celsius, Baripada became second hottest place.

While the town was sizzling at 46 Degrees Celsius, the power supply was allegedly disrupted from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm at the emergency ward of the DHH. 

The Chief Minister has immovable properties worth Rs 57 crore, including the Naveen Niwas building and land worth Rs 13.66 crore and his house at Abdul Kalam Road in New Delhi worth Rs 43.36 crore.

BJP’s state president Manmohan Samal and Vice President Golak Mohapatra also joined Union Minister Dhermendra Pradhan in attacking BJD over its leader VK Pandian’s statement.

During his visit to Ghatagaon Maa Tarini temple on Tuesday, Patnaik told media persons, "I have received a proposal from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to contest from here. Besides, local people are pleading with me to contest elections.”