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BJP National President JP Nadda is also scheduled to attend the executive meet on July 19, state BJP president Manmohan Samal said on Tuesday.

Urmila Mohanty, a neighbour said, “Arun used to beat his family members under the influence of alcohol. Yesterday, he had asked non-veg items to his mother who is a widow.

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The BJD criticized the Odisha government's delay in appointing an Advocate General, a position vacant for over a month. BJP's Pitambar Acharya is a leading candidate. BJD's Lekhashree Samantasinghar called it policy paralysis, while BJP's Manoj Mohapatra defended the delay.

Today, lakhs of devotees are expected to gather in Puri to witness the 'Suna Besha' of Mahaprabhu Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra. The deities will be adorned with gold ornaments brought from the temporary Ratna Bhandar.

Residents of Laxmisagar-Chintamaniswar in Bhubaneswar criticized Mayor Sulochana Das over poor road and sanitation conditions. Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra visited the area with other officials to inspect the situation, noting incomplete restoration work on Dhoba Pokhari pond.

As per the allegations of Rani’s parents, her husband Lakshmi Maharana would often beat up her. Late on Monday night, they received a call from Lakshmi who informed them that Rani committed suicide.

The alleged assault on ASO Baikuntha Pradhan by Odisha Governor Raghubar Das’ son Lalit Kumar and five others has ignited political tensions. Congress and BJD demand action, while BJP asks BJD to refrain from meddling in.

Similarly, regular inspection of petrol pumps will be done to ensure that there is no adulteration and action would be taken in case of any violation, the minister added.

A fresh low pressure area is likely to form over the Westcentral and adjoining Northwest Bay of Bengal around July 19, 2024.

The Chief Badagrahi of Lord Jagannath further said that there could be some secret rooms behind almirahs as earlier during the period of Kings, all the gemstones and valuables were stored there.

Twin City Police Commissioner, Sanjeeb Panda informed that the Special Crime Unit was previously prepared and three separate teams were engaged to intercept the car.

The BJP’s two day extended executive committee meeting is scheduled to be held in Puri on July 19 and 20.

Anshu Pragyan Das, DFO Hirakud Wildlife Division informed that the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has approved a masterplan for Sambalpur Zoo which can now have 48 species in 13 hectares. Accordingly, a proposal was earlier sent for shifting 115 deer.

The reopening of the temple's treasury has been a significant point of discussion and anticipation among devotees and officials alike.