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Naima Khatoon has been appointed as the first woman Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, receiving approvals from President Droupadi Murmu and the Election Commission. A native of Jajpur, Odisha, she previously served as the principal of AMU's Women's College.

The IMD predicts a significant temperature drop in Odisha due to upcoming thunderstorms, offering a break from an intense 18-day heat wave. Thunderstorms are expected across various parts, especially coastal districts within the next 24 hours.

Top BJP leaders, including PM Narendra Modi, are set to visit Odisha for crucial pre-election activities. They will release the party's manifesto and engage with local intellectuals. These visits aim to enhance BJP's electoral prospects and address issues like the preservation of Odia culture and proper utilization of central funds.

In his address, Patnaik said, “The opposition is telling lies and its leaders are shedding crocodile tears. Bless me and BJD’s MLA and MP candidates.”

Sucharita Mohanty, the Congress candidate for Puri Lok Sabha, returned her ticket citing insufficient campaign funds from the party; said, despite efforts like a public donation drive and minimized spending, she struggled financially and could not sustain an impactful campaign.

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Ahead of the 2024 elections, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD)'s strategy targeting SHG women voters via Mission Shakti faced setbacks after ECI transferred Sujata Karthikeyan amid BJP's allegations that Sujata abused her power to secure votes for BJD.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized the BJD government on the Odia asmita(identity) issue and alleged that there was a conspiracy to stall the 2020 Ratha Yatra.

Six-time Parliamentarian and BJP leader Mahtab filed his nomination for the Cuttack Lok Sabha seat.

Prime Minister Modi is coming to Odisha for the first time on May 6. It will be his first election programme in the state. He will address one public meeting each in Berhampur and Nabarangpur on Monday.

Following an ECI directive, Sujata Karthikeyan was transferred from the Mission Shakti and appointed as the Special Secretary of the Finance Department.

BJP National Vice President and Kendrapara Lok Sabha candidate, Baijayant Panda, underwent critical surgery on the left eye. He has postponed his campaign events for some days as he is now under medical observation.

In Banki, a green saree with conch patterns, allegedly symbolizing the BJD, was used to decorate the backdrop of Goddess Charchika, sparking controversy. Locals and servitors condemned such an incident.

Boudh recorded the highest temperature in Odisha at 44.6°C, severely impacting daily life. The IMD reports that 27 locations in Odisha surpassed 40°C, with seven exceeding 43°C. A yellow warning remains effective through May 5, indicating persistent heatwave conditions.

Besides demanding the closure of the NUA-O call centre along with other call centres of the Odisha government during the time of the election, the BJP also demanded stern actions against the erring persons involved in the matter.