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Bhrugu Baxipatra quits BJP; says 'party does not require me or my contribution any more'

Reportedly, Baxipatra was an aspirant for the BJP ticket for the Berhampur Lok Sabha seat. However, after being denied ticket, he decided to quit the party, said sources

Arrangements have also been made for the bears to take bath in ice water
Nandankanan Zoo makes special arrangements to keep animals cool against heat wave

Amid the heat waves, Nandankanan authorities have taken special care of animals and placed air coolers, ice slabs and proper arrangements for water sprinkling on the roofs regularly.

Odisha sizzles under intense heat wave
Odisha sizzles under intense heat wave, mercury may touch 44 degree Celsius in next 2-3 days

Odisha people have to be prepared for more hard days as the mercury level will rise further by two to three degree Celsius in the next two to three days.

  • Wednesday, 03 April 2024
  • Odisha
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Odisha Elections 2024: After Dilip Tirkey, former Indian Hockey team’s captain Prabodh Tirkey joins
Odisha Elections 2024: After Dilip Tirkey, former Indian Hockey team’s captain Prabodh Tirkey joins poll fray

While Dilip Tirkey is contesting from Sundargarh Lok Sabha seat on a Biju Janata Dal (BJD) ticket, Prabodh Tirkey, former captain of the Indian men’s Hockey team, is from Talasara Assembly constituency on a Congress ticket.

197 kg ganja seized in Odisha, three arrested 
197 kg ganja seized in Odisha, three arrested 

The seized ganja was being smuggled from Mohana area to Berhampur.

Odisha elections 2024: Former CM Giridhar Gamang’s family & Jayaram Pangi let down!
Odisha elections 2024: Former CM Giridhar Gamang’s family & Jayaram Pangi let down!

The two leaders, who hopped parties and recently made a homecoming, are reportedly left sullen after the first list. It is believed that the grand old party could not repose faith in them.

TB-free-Odisha-target under threat amid shortage of medicines! 
TB-free-Odisha-target under threat amid shortage of medicines! 

At a time when the state government has set a target to make Odisha a TB-free state by 2025, the situation in Balasore puts a question mark on the accomplishment of the target. 

Meet Odisha girl who transforms useless into useful 
Meet Odisha girl who transforms useless into useful 

Abhipsa Swain's pastime has become her passion. Now she is known as an ambassador of a clean environment by turning discarded and waste materials into beautiful decorative items. 

  • Tuesday, 02 April 2024
  • Jajpur
Video of Congress MLA Sura Routray campaigning for BJD MLA goes viral! 
Video of Congress MLA Sura Routray campaigning for BJD MLA goes viral! 

The Jatani MLA attended a cricket match in Bhubaneswar North Assembly constituency, where BJD MLA Sushant Rout was present. In the video, he can be seen praising the BJD MLA and speaking about Sushant’s achievements in the last five years.

Odia devotional singer Santilata Barik’s mortal remains consigned to flames in Puri 
Odia devotional singer Santilata Barik’s mortal remains consigned to flames in Puri 

Odia devotional singer Santilata Barik's mortal remains were taken from her residence in the Kedargouri area to Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya where students as well as teachers paid their last tributes to the departed soul. From there, the hearse went straight to Swargadwar. 

  • Tuesday, 02 April 2024
  • Odisha
Artha Tatwa chit fund scam: Advocate Debakant Mohanty grilled by CBI for 3 hours
Artha Tatwa chit fund scam: Advocate Debakant Mohanty grilled by CBI for 3 hours

The advocate was put on notice under section 160 of the CRPC on Monday by the premier investigating agency for deposition in connection with the Artha Tatwa (AT) Group chit fund case. 

  • Tuesday, 02 April 2024
  • Odisha
OSSC Recruitment 2024: Apply for Ayurvedic, Homeopathic Assistant and other posts
OSSC Recruitment 2024: Apply for Ayurvedic, Homeopathic Assistant and other posts

Those interested in applying can do so via the official website at www.ossc.gov.in through the online application process.

Rebel BJD, Congress leaders with BJP tickets vow to put up tough fight
Rebel BJD, Congress leaders with BJP tickets vow to put up tough fight

Two-time BJD MP from Berhampur and Ollywood actor, Sidhant Mohapatra after joining the BJP was fielded as the party’s MLA nominee from the Digapahandi Assembly seat while two-time BJD MLA of Khallikote, Purnachandra Sethi has been given a chance to contest from the same seat on a BJP ticket. 

Odisha Elections 2024: BJP candidate list strikes balance between old and new 
Odisha Elections 2024: BJP candidate list strikes balance between old and new 

Maintaining a balance, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded as many as 49 new faces, it has reposed faith in 63 leaders and re-nominated them.

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