Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Thursday, 16 May 2024

The identities of the patients are yet to be ascertained, but they are stated to be the workers engaged in the prawn factory. More

Ahead of the second phase of Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik conducted a roadshow in Bhubaneswar and campaigned for the BJD candidates. More

Pradeep Panigarhi had been criticising Naveen Patnaik and VK Pandian since he switched over to the saffron party, resulting in his popularity being on the rise.  More

Devotees visiting Puri's Srimandir face discomfort as the inadequately carpeted grounds become extremely hot, causing pain and difficulty, especially for children and the elderly. More

In the 2024 Odisha elections, the BJP and Congress are highlighting the multi-crore chit fund scam to challenge the BJD government. Both parties promise restitution for victims, while BJD defends its position. The scam involves Rs 30,000 crore affecting 70 lakh investors. More

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma targeted the state government while raising several issues including the disappearance of the Ratna Bhandar key and labour migration issues.  More

Hundreds of party workers and leaders joined the roadshow and both sides of the road were thronged by locals, giving credence to the people's support for Baijayant Panda and the party’s Tangi-Salepur MLA candidate, Arindam Roy.  More

During his visit to Odisha, AIICC President Mallikarajun Kharge criticized the BJD and BJP for high unemployment and forced migration. He highlighted the lack of development despite long-term governance and accused both parties of plundering state resources. More

The Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police warned against scam calls from a Pakistani WhatsApp number, advising the public to be cautious and report such incidents. Scammers pose as officials to blackmail victims. More

BJP National President JP Nadda, during a public meeting at Padampur in Bargarh, took a swipe at the BJD government for not implementing the Ayushman Bharat Yojana. More

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold a roadshow in Puri on May 20. More

BJP leaders claimed the murder of Dilip Puhan in Khallikote was orchestrated by Saket Rama Rao, nephew of the late queen V. Sugnana Kumari Deo. They alleged that it was a politically motivated attack that took place after a large feast was thrown at the queen's bungalow, which was termed as a corruption hub. More

The victims have lodged a complaint in this regard at Golanthara police station. More

In a tragic incident, as many as three labourers were killed as land caved at Rahas village under Binjharpur police limits in Jajpur district. More

Voters alleged that the BJD government has done nothing during its 25 years of governance and people in the region are still deprived of many basic amenities. More

Reflecting on trends after the first phase of voting in Odisha, the senior saffron party leader said ‘BJD has missed the bus and now it is in the favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party’.  More

Many parts of Odisha will experience light to moderate thunderstorm with gusty surface wind with a speed reaching up to 30- 40 kmph for the next two days. More

Some BJD workers allegedly launched a deadly attack on the supporters of the BJP while they were putting up party banners as part of electioneering. More

BJP National President JP Nadda criticized the BJD government in Odisha for alleged voter bribery and bureaucratic dominance, advocating for a change to empower women and the populace. More

In the ongoing 2024 Odisha elections, many migrant workers from Kantabanji, where Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is contesting, are unable to vote due to employer restrictions. Despite their pleas and viral videos highlighting their plight, these workers remain stranded out-of-state, impacting voter turnout. More

Nikunja Bihari Dhal, Odisha's chief electoral officer, launched the 'Mo Booth' mobile app to help voters in Khurda district find their polling stations and check real-time queue sizes. The app updates every 15 minutes, providing accurate and timely voter queue information. More

Six individuals were killed in Keonjhar after a multi-vehicle accident involving two trucks and a car. The incident occurred at Rimuli bypass, with emergency services responding promptly. More

BJP National Vice President Baijayant Panda highlighted the growing popularity of his party in Odisha, projecting a confident win in upcoming elections. He emphasized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's global appeal and local voters' support during his campaign tour. More