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General election 2024: BJD drops ‘Biju Odisha’ slogan, embraces ‘Naveen Odisha’ 
General election 2024: BJD drops ‘Biju Odisha’ slogan, embraces ‘Naveen Odisha’ 

On the occasion of Biju Jayanti, the conch party’s leaders and workers took the vow of ‘Naveen Odisha’. According to them, ‘Naveen Odisha’ means a new and developed Odisha.

  • Monday, 06 March 2023
  • BJD
If SHG women are coming to politics, it shouldn’t be criticized, says Mission Shakti Secretary  
If SHG women are coming to politics, it shouldn’t be criticized, says Mission Shakti Secretary  

Sujata R. Karthikeyan, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Mission Shakti said if women are coming to politics, it shouldn’t be criticized. 

BJD's Ravan-like ego won't last long: Union Min Dharmendra Pradhan
BJD's Ravan-like ego won't last long: Union Min Dharmendra Pradhan

During a press meet today, Pradhan took a dig at the Odisha government by stating ego like Ravana (Demon King) and Duryodhan (Kaurav) will not sustain for long in democracy. 

BJD MLA passes ‘derogatory remarks’ on girl in Odisha's Niali after she questions on development
BJD MLA passes ‘derogatory remarks’ on girl in Odisha's Niali after she questions on development

While Swarnalata stated that it was within her rights as a citizen to make inquiries to the leader, MLA Mallick has refuted the allegations of using derogatory remarks on the girl.

  • Monday, 06 March 2023
  • BJD
Gopal Das
Naba Das murder accused Gopal Das is not suffering from mental illness: Court 

A State government-constituted medical board comprising four experts from the SCB Medical College and Hospital had submitted its report about Gopal’s mental health on February 5. 

Matric Exam 2023: Odisha Minister's fresh advice for students ahead of HSC exam
Matric Exam 2023: Odisha Minister's fresh advice for students ahead of HSC exam

According to School and Mass Education Minister Samir Ranjan Dash, special squads have been formed and they will pay surprise visits to the schools during the examination. 

Rainfall Alert
Wet spell during Holi in these Odisha districts; check IMD's latest forecast

Rain may occur in many interior and coastal districts under the impact of the western disturbance between March 7 and 10.

4 dead, 4 critically injured in Khordha firecracker explosion
4 dead, 4 critically injured in Khordha firecracker explosion

The incident occurred while the victims were reportedly making firecrackers inside the house ahead of the Dola Utsav. The reason behind the blast is yet to be ascertained.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah to visit Odisha on March 26
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to visit Odisha on March 26

The Home Minister is expected to visit Bhadrak as part of the ongoing Lok Sabha Pravas, informed BJP's state general secretary Prithviraj Harichandan. 

Cops hunt for killers after Odisha village head 'murdered' with poisonous injection
Cops hunt for killers after Odisha village head 'murdered' with poisonous injection

According to police, Nayak on Saturday night was asleep after dinner when three miscreants strayed into his house and injected him with poison and fled.

Munsi Melana – A unique Holi celebration between cops and commoners
Munsi Melana – A unique Holi celebration between cops and commoners

In a bid to spread brotherhood and friendship between the local people and police, then Bhandaripokhari IIC Babulal Munsi started this ‘Melana’ that has over the years turned into a festival and is celebrated every year.

BJD MLA Soumya Patnaik
‘Do you really deserve to enjoy the power’- BJD MLA Soumya Patnaik drops another bombshell 

“But, I would like to ask, do you really deserve to enjoy the honey of political power? Those who are celebrating Biju Babu’s birth anniversary must ask this question to themselves,” the conch party leader said during the meeting.

Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Recruitment 2023: Over 1000 vacancies for principal, teacher posts out, check details
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Recruitment 2023: Over 1000 vacancies for principal, teacher posts out, check details

The online application process for the recruitment drive will commence on March 7, 2023.

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No respite from heat as day temperature to rise further by 3-4 degrees in Odisha
No respite from heat as day temperature to rise further by 3-4 degree Celsius in Odisha

At a time when people across the state are experiencing intense heat wave conditions, the IMD’s announcement has left them worried. 

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