Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Thursday, 23 May 2024

BJP National President JP Nadda's meeting assumed significance as two more phases of polling-third phase on May 25 and the fourth phase on June 1- are still to go in Odisha.  More

Campaigning for the third phase of elections in Odisha ended on Thursday. On May 25, six Lok Sabha and 42 Assembly seats will go to polls amid elaborate security arrangements with focus on sensitive booths. More

In a surprising turn of events during the last day of campaigning for the third phase elections in Odisha, BJD MLA Jitu Mitra joined BJP candidate Aparajita Sarangi's rally in Khordha. Mitra, denied a BJD ticket this time, expressed his support for the BJP, indicating a significant political shift. More

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent roadshow saw massive turnout, while Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s events had noticeably thinner crowds. This shift suggests rising popularity for Modi and a waning interest in Patnaik. More

BJP leader Samir Mohanty claimed that Odisha's CM Naveen Patnaik is being held hostage, citing suspicious AI-generated videos featuring Patnaik. He also expressed concerns over 'bureaucratic control over governance.' More

Just before the third phase polling in Odisha, Rs 84,000 was seized from the vehicle of Sabitri Sethi, wife of BJD's MLA candidate Anandapur Assembly seat, Abhimanyu Sethi. More

The BJP has lodged a complaint with the Odisha CEO against BJD's Pranab Prakash Das for alleged MCC violations in Sambalpur. More

A severe cyclonic storm forming over the Bay of Bengal is expected to impact Bangladesh and West Bengal by May 26 but will not have a direct effect on Odisha, as per IMD Bhubaneswar. More

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha seat, Aparajita Sarangi targeted Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday again, saying, "The Chief Minister could not furnish evidence on the allegations brought against me over developmental works in Bhubaneswar.” More

While addressing a public meeting at Banpur under the Puri Lok Sabha segment, Yogi Adityanath attacked the Naveen Patnaik-led government in Odisha. Alleging that the CM here is surrounded by officers, Yogi Adityanath said that they are hijacking central schemes of the PM Narendra Modi-led government. More

The system is very likely to continue to move northeastwards, intensify further into a cyclonic storm over eastcentral Bay of Bengal by May 25 (morning). More

BJP National President JP Nadda claimed that the people of Odisha are set to elect BJP for all 21 Lok Sabha seats and expressed their desire for a change from Naveen Patnaik's leadership. He highlighted Modi's contributions to development and tribal welfare, criticized the BJD government's neglect of tribals and the poor, and questioned the governance model under current leadership, emphasizing the need for local leadership in state governance. More

While addressing a public meeting, Yogi Adityanath appealed to people to vote for MP candidate Baijayant Panda and other BJP candidates contesting from various Assembly constituencies. More

The IMD has issued a pre-cyclone watch for West Bengal as a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal is set to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by May 26. IMD scientist Umashankar Dash noted the system will move northeastwards, intensifying over time. More

The family members alleged that Pihu went missing on August 9, 2020. However, the State government and public representatives didn’t provide any kind of help to find the missing girl. Hence, they have decided to boycott the poll. More

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma claims that Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik is held hostage by VK Pandian, leading to a loss of autonomous governance in Odisha. Sarma predicts the dissolution of BJD post-election as leaders with self-respect will likely join BJP. More

A supporter of independent candidate Soumya Ranjan Patnaik was allegedly attacked by BJD workers at Ghasipura Assembly constituency in Keonjhar. More

In Odisha, a significant number of people oppose regime change, fearing the BJP's potential for exacerbating communal tensions and authoritarian practices. Despite Naveen Patnaik's long tenure marked by various governance issues, many prefer the known challenges over the risks of BJP rule. This resistance spans from those benefiting from Patnaik’s patronage to those fearing unknown political shifts. More

BJP's National Vice President Baijayant Panda and candidate for Kendrapara Lok Sabha seat, announced at a Mahila Samavesh that the BJP is set to form the government in Odisha with an 'Odia Pua' as Chief Minister. He criticized the current state government and echoed Narendra Modi's statement regarding the impending end of the BJD's tenure. More

During his visit to Odisha, senior BJP leader and former Tripura CM Biplab Deb revealed the mood of the people in the State in an exclusive interview with OTV. More

Anand Kumar Agarwal, a director from Siddharth Sponge and Power Pvt Ltd, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in Bhubaneswar for illegal and excess mining in Odisha. The arrest occurred under the PMLA 2002 provisions due to violations in iron ore extraction beyond permissible limits. More

Aboard a special bus, the Chief Minister exhorted people to vote for the party candidates.  More

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has remained silent amid escalating attacks from BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, who questioned his governance on several scams and mismanagement. The BJP has promised transformative changes if elected, while BJD maintains a strategic silence, raising public suspicion. More