Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Monday, 06 May 2024

A wordy duel broke out between the BJP and the BJD after PM Modi claimed that BJD's 'expiry date' is June 4, 2024. BJD claimed it is preparing the oath-taking ceremony of Naveen Patnaik as Chief Minister for the sixth term. More

In the Jatni Assembly constituency, independent candidates Md Manwar Ali and Sujit Balabantaray are challenging traditional party nominees by employing unique campaign strategies. More

In Odisha, a man named Bhaskar Chandra Sahoo has been exposed for posing as a doctor for 15 years in the Soro area of Balasore. After being discovered using a forged registration number, a police complaint was lodged against him. More

For chariot construction, which set to begin on Akshaya Tritiya, May 10, while 14 logs of Phasi Tree were recently received at Puri in the fourth phase, in the earlier three phases, as many as 166 logs were received.  More

Under the impact of the storm, branches of trees, even huge ones, broke off at different places in the capital city.   More

With the upcoming 2024 elections in Odisha, the BJP released its manifesto 'Sankalp Patra' which includes issues related to Sri Mandir in Puri, creation of 'Lakhpati Didis' and jobs for youths. But the BJD is yet to release its manifesto, while Congress in its poll plant has promised loan waiver of SHGs and financial assistance to women More

In the first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha, 234 candidates are contending, with 65 facing criminal charges. The richest candidate, Biplab Patra, boasts assets worth Rs 33.36 crore. More

The political parties are hardly concerned about issues like environment and climate change, even if these issues bear much significance now, with mercury soaring to almost 46 Degrees Celsius in many places across Odisha. More

During the nomination filing, a confrontation erupted between Congress leader Uma Ballav Rath and Independent candidate Sujit Mohapatra in Puri More

BJP’s National Vice President and party’s Lok Sabha candidate for Kendrapara, Baijayant Panda appealed to the workers to strengthen the party’s organisation by taking the Modi government’s pro-people yojanas to the booth level.  More

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's helicopter was unable to make a landing in Bhubaneswar on Monday. More

The IMD has issued an orange warning for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds up to 50 kmph across various districts in Odisha. The maximum temperature in the state is expected to drop by 4-6 degrees C in the coming days. More

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at a rally in Nabarangpur, expressed confidence that the BJP will govern Odisha and appoint the state's first BJP CM, emphasizing local leadership and criticizing the BJD's governance. He highlighted the party's manifesto promises including MSP hikes and central scheme implementations. More

In Kendrapara, allegations have surfaced against BJD's Lok Sabha candidate Anshuman Mohanty for using children in his campaign, violating the Model Code of Conduct. BJP has reported this issue to the Odisha CEO and urged ECI for immediate action. More

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations announced the ICSE and ISC results for 2024, with girls outshining boys. Odisha reported a pass percentage over 99% in class 10. Girls led with higher pass rates across both class levels compared to boys. More

The BJP is intensifying efforts to win the 2024 Odisha elections, with PM Narendra Modi leading public rallies in Berhampur to challenge the ruling BJD. The party targets winning in Ganjam to secure overall victory in the state, reflecting a broader strategy to strengthen its position across India. More

Odisha experiences a brief respite from the heatwave as Nor'wester rains are predicted to bring significant rainfall and cooler temperatures over the next four days. The Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds, especially on May 7 and May 8. More

As per political experts, the disgruntled and dissident senior and experienced leaders may pose major challenges in disrupting BJD's game plan in the upcoming elections. More

The PM was accorded a grand welcome by the party leaders and workers on his arrival. Later his carcade moved to Raj Bhawan where he will make night halt. He will address public meetings at Berhampur and Nabarangpur on Monday More

The BJP had earlier made allegations against Singh before the ECI. Acting on the allegation, the ECI had on April 5 directed the immediate removal of Ashish Singh from the post of IG(Western range). More

BJP seems to be on its toes for ‘Mission Odisha’ as Central BJP leaders are headed to Odisha to campaign for the party candidates. More

Nadda asked: Why the condition of farmers in Odisha is miserable? What is the reason for farmers of Odisha making the lowest income in the country? Where is 35 per cent irrigation for farmlands? Poverty is prevalent across the state. Given these facts, Naveen Babu is living in a glass house as he is far from the public.  He has no idea about the ground realities. More