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The saffron party slammed the BJD by terming it responsible for the pollution of Mahanadi water.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red warning for a severe heatwave in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, with temperatures soaring above 43 degrees Celsius. The alert also covers other parts of Odisha.

As per political experts, the delay in the announcement of names of candidates for the remaining seats by the major political parties has triggered rumours and speculations while confusing the voters.

Three labourers were injured when the roof of an under-construction building at Puri Railway Station collapsed. A rescue operation is underway amid concerns that others may be trapped.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports persistent hot and humid weather in Odisha until May 2, 2024. Despite thunderstorms, temperatures remain high with some districts experiencing severe heatwaves, reaching up to 45 degrees Celsius.

A borewell drilling vehicle overturned at Taptapani ghati on the Ganjam-Gajapati district border, injuring 12 labourers, with five in critical condition. A rescue operation is ongoing to free a person trapped under the vehicle.

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Party leaders and workers have put forth Sofia’s name for the Barabati-Cuttack Assembly seat as her father Congress MLA Mohammed Moquim's uncertain political career.

It is believed that to make the formula work, former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb arrived in Odisha on Saturday and will stay till the elections are over. 

BJP National President JP Nadda and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will arrive in the state tomorrow to join their respective party’s campaigning. 

NIT Director Prof. Karanam Uma Maheshwar Rao exuded hope that students of NIT cracking the UPSC exams will increase in the days to come. “The students who had determination and worked accordingly got success,” he observed.

While addressing the gathering, BJP's National Vice President and Kendrapara’s Lok Sabha candidate Baijayant Panda said that people have decided to bring a BJP government in Odisha which is essential for the state’s development. 

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.