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Puri Srimandir 'entry rules flouted', devotees suffer in heat 
Puri Srimandir 'entry rules flouted', devotees suffer in heat 

Today some visitors from West Bengal were allegedly allowed through the Western Gate through which only local residents are allowed.

Temperature likely to cross 40 degC in Odisha, no rainfall in sight
Temperature likely to cross 40 degC in Odisha, no rainfall in sight

Odisha reeled under intense heat with mercury crossing 39 degrees Celsius in the state by 2:30 PM on Friday. Jharsuguda recorded the highest temperature by 2:30PM at 39.1 degrees Celsius, followed by Chandabali (38.4), Rourkela (37.5), Bhubaneswar (37.4), Keonjhar (37.4), Balasore (35).

Anjani Soren
Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha seat: It’s a fight like BJP vs JMM vs BJD

Anjani will lock horns with BJP’s Naba Charan Majhi and BJD’s Sudam Marndi. Interestingly, Marndi was once at the helm of the affairs as far as the functioning of JMM in Odisha is concerned.

Gold price rise
Gold price rises to Rs 63,000 per 10 grams in Bhubaneswar; here’s what experts say on surge

As per experts, the rise in the price of gold is driven by robust global trends.

Andhra distributes digital meters in disputed Kotia
Andhra starts distributing digital meters in disputed Kotia ahead of 2024 polls

With the 2024 General Election around the corner, Andhra Pradesh officials are now trying to provide electricity service in Kotia to woo the voters to participate in the Andhra election process.

BJP holds Core Committee meeting, candidates' list for LS and Odisha assembly segments likely soon
BJP holds Core Committee meeting, candidates' list for LS and Odisha assembly segments likely soon

On March 24, the BJP announced the list of candidates for 18 Lok Sabha seats in Odisha.

UGC asks varsities to use NET score for Ph.D admission instead of multiple exams
UGC asks varsities to use NET score for Ph.D admission instead of multiple exams

In addition, HEIs conduct their entrance tests for admission to Ph.D. programmes, requiring the students to write multiple entrance tests.

  • Friday, 29 March 2024
  • UGC
Former Salepur MLA Prakash Behera quits BJP
Former Salepur MLA Prakash Behera quits BJP

It is pertinent to mention here that Behera was in Congress and later joined the BJP in 2019. Though he contested the polls in 2019 on BJP, he lost.

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Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Friday, 29 March 2024

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Former MLA Dambaru Sisha resigns from BJD
Former MLA Dambaru Sisha resigns from BJD

In his letter to BJD president, Naveen Patnaik, former MLA & BJD leader Dambaru Sisha said he wants a fresh start to meet the aspirations of his people and workers. 

Bhubaneswar doctor couple murder case: 5 including 2 women get lifer
Bhubaneswar doctor couple murder case: 5 including 2 women get lifer

After examining 23 witnesses and perusing evidence, the Second Additional Sessions Judge held the five guilty and awarded the punishment. 

  • Thursday, 28 March 2024
  • Murder
BJD candidate list: Trouble mounts for party as nominees face pushback!
BJD candidate list: Trouble mounts for party as nominees face pushback!

In Rayagada, a group of BJD leaders have opposed the nomination of Anusuya Majhi. Scores of leaders have resigned from the party en masse, alleging that the party’s district unit president and observer were not taken into confidence over ticket allotment.

Under-representation of women in BJD's candidate list irks SHG members across Odisha 
Under-representation of women in BJD's candidate list irks SHG members across Odisha 

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has so far has given ticket to only one SHG member-Sujata Sahu of the Jajpur district. This is said to be the reason for resentment among SHG women members across the State.  

Odisha sizzles with mercury near 40 degrees Celsius
Odisha sizzles with mercury near 40 degrees Celsius

Most parts of the state witnessed gruelling temperatures. Bhubaneswar recorded 37 degrees Celsius on Thursday while Boudh town became the hottest town in the state today with temperature touching 39.5 degrees C.

Odisha elections 2024: Jittery moments for BJD leaders awaiting ticket announcement
Odisha elections 2024: Jittery moments for BJD leaders awaiting ticket announcement

Many ticket aspirants have started lobbying at Naveen Niwas (Odisha CM & BJD president Naveen Patnaik's residence) along with their supporters. Some even held one-to-one meetings with party supremo Naveen Patnaik. 

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