Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Saturday, 11 May 2024

Several BJP and BJD workers were injured in a scuffle in Bhadrak, Odisha, during the nomination filing process. More

Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar announced the death of Nandan, an 18-year-old tiger, who had been receiving treatment for age-related complications. More

In Odisha's Aska Assembly constituency, 55-year-old daily labourer Ramchandra Badatya has filed his nomination as an MLA candidate. Balancing his work and campaigning, he visits homes seeking votes, competing against major party candidates. More

At a public meeting in Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi displayed respect by touching the feet of social activists Tula Behera and Padma Shri Purnamasi Jani. This act highlighted his reverence for 'Nari Shakti' and Indian tradition. More

The family of deceased accuses boyfriend of murdering Sulochana Das in Bhubaneswar over marriage dispute. More

BJD MLA candidate Suryamani Vaidya faced tough questions from villagers during a rally in Khallikote. Villagers demanded accountability for unfulfilled promises since her election in 2019, leading to tension and the eventual departure of her campaign team. More

In Bhubaneswar, the decomposed body of a woman was discovered on the banks of the Basuaghai river. The police, suspecting murder, initiated an investigation and are seeking to identify her through inquiries at nearby brick kilns and villages. More

In the first phase of the 2024 general elections in Odisha, a total of 62,87,000 voters will cast their votes at 7,303 polling centers. More

A photo depicting cash distribution at BJD's rally in Nabarangpur, featuring candidate Pradeep Majhi, has gone viral. BJP reported the incident to the Election Commission, which is investigating the complaint. More

Income Tax officials raided Stalwart Project Pvt Limited in Bhubaneswar amid suspicions of tax evasion. The company's owner, Sarat Sahoo, known for political ties, is under investigation. This follows a recent similar raid where Rs 2 crore was seized. More

Amidst the ongoing tussle between BJP and BJD to grab power, PM Modi attended a series of public meetings at different locations in Odisha on Saturday. The public meetings were organised as part of party’s ‘Vijay Sankalp’samavesh for the 2024 elections in Odisha.  More

During his election campaign in Odisha, PM Narendra Modi criticized the BJD for poor governance and development failures over 25 years. He highlighted an outsourced government controlled by a 'Super CM' and stressed the need for BJP's victory to restore state governance. More

Ranjeeta reportedly got an overwhelming response from all the delegates about the issue – ‘Paid Period Leave’ that she raised in the special forum. More

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his speech in Bolangir, Odisha, declared the impending exit of BJD from the state's political scene and highlighted BJP's contributions including preserving Odisha's cultural heritage and recognizing local art through Padma awards. More

At a public rally in Kandhamal, PM Modi criticized Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik for his lack of familiarity with local districts and highlighted the Ratna Bhandar controversy, questioning the missing keys and transparency issues. Modi appealed to the electorate to give BJP a chance, promising development and greater connection with the Odia community. More

Several constituencies are set to witness intense electoral battles, with prominent candidates from various political parties locking horns for victory. Let’s have a look at the key constituencies of Odisha going to polls in the Phase 4 of the Lok Sabha elections... More

After our long struggle, the people of Odisha are now determined to make the lotus of BJP bloom, said PM Narendra Modi. More

Villagers in villages located in Keonjhar's Telkoi Assembly constituency are facing problems despite elections. More

A huge crowd turned up and lined the 2.5-km-long stretch from the state BJP party office to Vani Vihar to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi. More

BJP wants to save the resources of the nation and people’s time. Hence, the party has decided to implement ‘One Nation, One Election', said Rajnath Singh. More

Ranendra Pratap Swain, BJD's observer for Puri district, issued a veiled warning against backstabbing in the upcoming elections, specifically targeting dropped MLA Samir Dash. More