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Odisha Elections 2024: Actress Jhilik in race for BJD ticket from Korei? 
Odisha Elections 2024: Actress Jhilik in race for BJD ticket from Korei? 

If Jhilik is fielded by the BJD in the Korei seat, she will lock horns with actor-turned-politician Akash Das Nayak, who has been fielded by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). 

Odisha Elections 2024: Bapi Sarkhel quits Congress, says ‘not interested in ticket’ 
Odisha Elections 2024: Bapi Sarkhel quits Congress, says ‘not interested in ticket’ 

Sarkhel said, "I have resigned from Congress this morning. I had distanced myself from the party. Now I want to focus on serving the labourers and the trade unions” 

'Water Bell' introduced in Odisha schools for drinking water breaks
'Water Bell' introduced in Odisha schools for drinking water breaks

The School and Mass Education department directed all schools to strictly implement a water bell system to keep students and teachers hydrated this summer. A bell will be rung thrice – at 8.30 am, 10am and 11am to remind students about their water intake.

No democracy & principles in BJD: Ex-deputy Speaker Ramchandra Panda after quitting party
No democracy & principles in BJD: Ex-deputy Speaker Ramchandra Panda after quitting party

He said, "I was not allowed to take part in party meetings. I was keen to contest for the Lok Sabha seat. I felt the party just wanted to bind me by keeping me in a position."

Heat wave in Odisha to continue, IMD advises precautions during election rallies 
Heat wave in Odisha to continue, IMD advises precautions during election rallies 

The districts that have been issued yellow warnings till April 6 are Bolangir, Keonjhar, Boudh, Malkangiri, Nayagarh and Angul. 

Student falls on hot rice gruel pot in Odisha school, critically injured
Student falls on hot rice gruel pot in Odisha school, critically injured

A Class III student of the Government Upper Primary School in Bahakandia village under Sadar Police limits of Kendrapara suffered severe burn injuries when he allegedly fell on a pot filled with hot rice gruel.

Odisha private schools accused of violating free admission quota under RTE
Odisha private schools accused of violating free admission quota under RTE

The parents and guardians launched a protest in Bhubaneswar alleging that children, who are eligible to receive free education in private schools, are being deprived of the benefit when the private schools are supposed to adhere to the guidelines.

VK Pandian
BJP demands immediate expulsion of VK Pandian as 5T chairman

The party has also sought an answer from the Chief Secretary in this regard.

Patient wrongly given anti-rabies shot in Odisha
Patient wrongly given anti-rabies shot in Odisha, family demands probe

Irked over the development, relatives of the patient have demanded a probe and stern action against the concerned nurse.

After telecast of the incident in OTV, CMC swung into action immediately
OTV Impact: CMC swings into action after body of youth found floating in open drain in Cuttack

Locals alleged that such incidents are frequently happening due to the lackadaisical attitude of the administration.

Man dies after falling into open drain in Cuttack
Man dies after falling into open drain in Cuttack; locals allege official apathy

Local residents alleged that such incidents are frequently happening due to the lackadaisical attitude of the administration.

SCB Medical College and Hospital
SCB Medical College and Hospital conducts first ever liver transplant surgery in Odisha

The operation was carried out by a nine-member team of doctors from Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG), Hyderabad and SCB. The eight-hour long operation continued from 8 am till 4 pm.

Heat wave conditions in Odisha
Weather Alert: Yellow Warning issued for heat wave conditions in 11 Odisha districts

The costal and the interior Odisha will witness intense humid condition for the next three days. 

  • Thursday, 04 April 2024
  • Odisha
Gold prices drop
Gold prices hit record high in Bhubaneswar; experts open up on rising rates

The experts are also apprehensive of any change (decrease) in rates of the yellow metal anytime soon given that the marriage season is on the cards.

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