Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Neeraj Chopra, India's Olympic gold medalist, praised fellow athlete Kishore Jena whom he will meet at the National Federation Senior Athletics Competition in Bhubaneswar. More

Following a deadly billboard collapse in Mumbai, concern has escalated over the safety of similar structures in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. More

Speaker of the Lok Sabha Om Birla asserted that the BJP is poised to form governments in both the Centre and Odisha, citing a strong public mandate. He highlighted the growing trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who aims for a third term, backed by his track record for executing infrastructure projects and welfare schemes. More

BJD's MLA candidate for Khallikote, Suryamani Vaidya, faced stiff opposition from local residents during her campaign in various panchayats. Villagers accused her of neglecting development and failing to fulfill promises made in the 2019 election. More

In Bhubaneswar, 'Operation White Spider' of the Commissionerate Police has resulted in the arrest of 80 individuals involved in drug trafficking. From January to April, significant quantities of narcotics like brown sugar and ganja were seized, alongside cash and vehicles. More

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma took a swipe at Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik at the Prabuddh Nagarik Sammelan in Bhubaneswar. More

BJD has promised free electricity to 90% of families in Odisha, drawing skepticism about its feasibility. Critics label it a political ploy, noting discrepancies in the number of beneficiaries and questioning the practicality of such a scheme based on current consumption patterns. More

Commissionerate Police warns people against cyber criminals' new tactic during election season. More

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had earlier fielded BJD turncoat Raju Das from the Soro Assembly seat. More

Padma Shri awardee and famous Sambalpuri singer Jitendriya Haripal underwent surgery for a urinary and hernia issue. He's recovering well post-operation, with all vitals stable. Haripal gained fame from the hit song 'Rangabati' in the 1970s. More

Officials from the Income Tax Department seized 'approximately Rs 5 crore in cash' from an SUV in Bhubaneswar. The vehicle belongs to contractor Nihar Ranjan Mandhata from Jajpur. The funds' legitimacy is under scrutiny, and the owner has seven days to prove its legality. More

BJP National Vice-President, Jay Panda, refuted BJD's remarks about his health and criticized a Tamil puppeteer for not fully understanding Odia, which led to misconceptions about statements regarding the CM's health. He highlighted concerns over non-Odia control and misuse of AI-generated deepfake videos. More

Ranendra Pratap Swain, BJD's candidate for the Athagarh Assembly, stated the viral photo showing him blessed by VK Pandian as a morphed one. More

The Orissa High Court has announced the recruitment of Assistant Section Officers (ASO). The application period is from May 20 to June 18, 2024. More

The India Meteorological Department predicts a rise in temperatures across Odisha following recent relief from heat due to thunderstorms. Despite stable temperatures for two days, a 2-4°C increase is expected soon. More

The independent MLA candidate has been booked on attempt to murder charges and has been sent to judicial custody after the rejection of his bail petition. More

The second phase of the Odisha Assembly Elections 2024 features 95 crorepati candidates among 265 contestants. With the highest assets, BJP's Dilip Ray leads, followed by BJD's Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo and CM Naveen Patnaik. The average asset per candidate is Rs 3.98 crore. More

The first phase of Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha ended peacefully with a 73.97% voter turnout. BJP's Vijaypal Singh Tomar claims the party will win all four Lok Sabha and 18 of the 28 Assembly seats contested, predicting a clear majority and government formation. More

BJP leader Baijayant Panda campaigned in Kendrapara, interacting with lawyers and seeking their support for the upcoming elections. He emphasized the significant public backing for Narendra Modi's third term as Prime Minister. The campaign also included criticisms of the ruling BJD party in Odisha, highlighting a strong push for regional development and change. More

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to lead a significant roadshow in Cuttack on May 15, 2024, marking BJP's intensified efforts to gain power in Odisha. More

The Court held that while reinstatement is typically granted when termination is deemed illegal, the award of back wages is not automatic. More

In Berhampur, during polling, BJP's Pradeep Panigrahi and Independent Shibashankar Das clashed at a booth, resulting in minor injuries for Panigrahi. Post-incident, tensions flared at the police station with supporters demanding Das's release. More

Bishnu Prasad Jena, an infamous chain snatcher, was arrested by the Commissionerate Police in Bhubaneswar. He was found with cash, gold ornaments, and a motorcycle. Previously involved in drug peddling, Chandan resumed his criminal activities after being released on bail. More

Bidhubhusan Jena, the ABDO of Harichandanpur block in Keonjhar, was found dead near a railway track with injuries. GRP and local police are investigating the matter while his family suspects foul play and demands a thorough probe. More

During the 2024 elections, over Rs 10 lakh was seized from a car in which BJD leader Apurba Aparupa was travelling at the Boudh-Nayagarh border. Police detained three individuals including the BJD leader and are investigating the cash's origin and intended use. More

In Odisha, during the first phase of polling, BJP candidate Narasingha Bhatra from Jharigaon was allegedly attacked by BJD workers. This incident and another attack on BJP agents in Berhampur marked election-related violence. Police complaints were filed and investigations are ongoing. More