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In the first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha, 234 candidates are contending, with 65 facing criminal charges. The richest candidate, Biplab Patra, boasts assets worth Rs 33.36 crore.

The political parties are hardly concerned about issues like environment and climate change, even if these issues bear much significance now, with mercury soaring to almost 46 Degrees Celsius in many places across Odisha.

During the nomination filing, a confrontation erupted between Congress leader Uma Ballav Rath and Independent candidate Sujit Mohapatra in Puri

BJP’s National Vice President and party’s Lok Sabha candidate for Kendrapara, Baijayant Panda appealed to the workers to strengthen the party’s organisation by taking the Modi government’s pro-people yojanas to the booth level. 

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's helicopter was unable to make a landing at Bhubaneswar airport due to bad weather conditions caused by Nor’wester activities.

The IMD has issued an orange warning for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds up to 50 kmph across various districts in Odisha. The maximum temperature in the state is expected to drop by 4-6 degrees C in the coming days.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at a rally in Nabarangpur, expressed confidence that the BJP will govern Odisha and appoint the state's first BJP CM, emphasizing local leadership and criticizing the BJD's governance. He highlighted the party's manifesto promises including MSP hikes and central scheme implementations.

In Kendrapara, allegations have surfaced against BJD's Lok Sabha candidate Anshuman Mohanty for using children in his campaign, violating the Model Code of Conduct. BJP has reported this issue to the Odisha CEO and urged ECI for immediate action.

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations announced the ICSE and ISC results for 2024, with girls outshining boys. Odisha reported a pass percentage over 99% in class 10. Girls led with higher pass rates across both class levels compared to boys.

The BJP is intensifying efforts to win the 2024 Odisha elections, with PM Narendra Modi leading public rallies in Berhampur to challenge the ruling BJD. The party targets winning in Ganjam to secure overall victory in the state, reflecting a broader strategy to strengthen its position across India.

Odisha experiences a brief respite from the heatwave as Nor'wester rains are predicted to bring significant rainfall and cooler temperatures over the next four days. The Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds, especially on May 7 and May 8.

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As per political experts, the disgruntled and dissident senior and experienced leaders may pose major challenges in disrupting BJD's game plan in the upcoming elections.

The PM was accorded a grand welcome by the party leaders and workers on his arrival. Later his carcade moved to Raj Bhawan where he will make night halt. He will address public meetings at Berhampur and Nabarangpur on Monday.

The BJP had earlier made allegations against Singh before the ECI. Acting on the allegation, the ECI had on April 5 directed the immediate removal of Ashish Singh from the post of IG(Western range).