News from Odisha

One of the diarrhoea-affected persons said, "All this is because of the contaminated water that we drink. Sewerage water gets mixed with the tap water underground. It creates a problem. I have been suffering from diarrhoea for the last one week.”   

After his ticket was cancelled, Mohan Hembram asked the party to return Rs 7,50,000 to him within 48 hours or else he would take legal action.

BJD supremo and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced the names in the afternoon.

Candidates who are appearing for the entrance exam can download their admit cards from the official website of OJEE at ojee.nic.in.

Ganeswar Patra, the bother of the deceased, said, “My brother died at the hospital on April 25. His body is not being handed over to us. I appeal to the company to send the body to my house. The company is delaying.”

The BJP on Saturday released the list of candidates for eight more Assembly Constituencies of Odisha. 

At a meeting, the MLA asked his supporters would it be acceptable if anyone other than Samir Dash & Sangita Dash was made candidate in the constituency and in response, his supporters were heard saying ‘no’ in unison.

According to the IMD, the heat wave is likely to continue for the next four days.

As per the allegations by Behera, the ruling party has been indulged in massive corruption in Pattamundai and Rajnagar blocks in the district. He further alleged that common people are going through ordeal due to the corrupt activities of the administration.

The Regional Meteorological Centre issued a 'red alert' for the Cuttack-Bhubaneswar Twin City due to extreme heat wave conditions, with temperatures reaching over 41 degrees Celsius. Residents are advised to avoid outdoor activities and take precautions against heat-related illnesses.

As per many political experts, the parties have not yet announced the names of some of their candidates as they are playing a wait-and-watch game to score strategic supremacy over others.

As per the prediction by the Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, mercury level is likely to cross 45 degree Celsius in many parts of the State mainly in Northern and interior parts of Western Odisha during the period.

As per police sources, Jharana was running a racket with the help of her family members to dupe people.

The Single Bench of Justice Sibo Sankar Mishra allowed a batch of petitions praying to quash criminal proceedings under the stringent legislation.

Three bikers were fatally injured in a road accident involving a speeding truck on NH-55, Odisha. The incident caused significant traffic disruption, with the driver currently absconding.