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As per reports, the exit poll by India Today-Axis predicted that the BJP is expected to acquire 51 per cent of the votes in Lok Sabha elections. Many wonder about the factors responsible for the BJP’s spectacular electoral gains.   

However, CEO Nikunja Bihari Dhal said that the number of violent incidents during the 2024 General Elections in Odisha has reduced in comparison to the 2019 General Elections.

In Nayagarh district, police detained Tapan Swain accused of killing his wife, Padmini Pradhan, a teacher, over a financial dispute involving Rs 80 lakh. The family alleges the murder followed a quarrel about money for buying a vehicle.

According to the CEO office, maintaining law and order and curbing post-poll violence is being given importance in the state. 70 more CAPF will be deployed across the state till June 6 as various parts of the state witnessed many incidents of violence before and during the elections.

BJP Yuva Morcha threatened to protest if the attackers of their Odisha unit president, Abhilash Panda, are not arrested by Monday. Despite 72 hours post-incident, no arrests have been made, implicating local political figures including MLA Byomakesh Ray.

Police received a complaint from Sunil Sahu that his house was broken open by some miscreants on May 14. A lady teacher was staying in his house on rent. Armed robbers decamped with gold ornaments and cash from the teacher’s house at gunpoint.

According to the Exit Poll of India Today-Axis, the BJP may land with 62 to 80 Assembly seats while the same number of seats may be won by the ruling party. Congress was predicted to get 5 to 8 seats.

The Director of the Health Services made it clear that all such cases can't be directly linked with sunstroke/heat strokes and the exact reasons for their death can only be ascertained by assessing the circumstantial inquiry and post-mortem reports.

Jagannath Tandi, a limbless student from Bharuamunda village in Bargarh, Odisha, scored 74% in the Matriculation exam despite his physical challenges. With support from his parents and community, he aims to become a teacher.

Though Exit Polls predicted an excellent electoral performance by the BJP in the Lok Sabha poll, two other parties - BJD and Congress - expressed doubts about the Exit Poll results and sounded confident about their good show this time.

Dr. Amlan Bhoi, a physician at Kalimela Community Health Centre, was allegedly abducted by unidentified individuals in Malkangiri. A poster found suggests Maoist involvement, following a recent quarrel over a post-mortem procedure. Police are investigating.

Odisha is experiencing severe heatwave conditions with temperatures soaring above 45 degrees in three regions and over 41 degrees in twelve areas. IMD Director Manorama Mohanty predicts a slight temperature decrease, but expects the heatwave to persist in several districts. Additionally, some rainfall with thunderstorms is expected, though monsoon onset remains uncertain for the state.

Tensions flared in Kendrapara and Jajpur districts over EVM handling post-election. Incidents included EVMs mistakenly transported, leading to local protests and road blockades. Authorities intervened to clarify and resolve the situations, ensuring the safe transport of EVMs under police protection.

One year after the Bahanaga train tragedy in Balasore, memories of the catastrophe that claimed 196 lives and injured 1200 remain vivid among locals and survivors. The incident involved the Coromandel Express colliding with a stationary goods train, followed by the Yeshwantpur-Howrah Express hitting derailed coaches.