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BJP-BJD possible alliance: Speculations rife over seat-sharing ratio in Odisha

While LS seat sharing is almost certain and is very likely to remain either 13-8 or 14-7, the seat sharing ratio in the Assembly election is still uncertain.

Treatment At Malkangiri Hospital
Marriage feast turns 'fatal': Child dead, four critical in Odisha’s Malkangiri

As per reports, Dhana Nali from Bandhaguda village went to the neighbouring Nuaguda village to attend a marriage party with her four children.

Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir, Sarua
OTV Cares: School in Khordha gets new lease of life after much-needed modernisation works

Established in 2012, the school had many infrastructural problems, including the absence of a boundary wall causing several problems for students. Taking cognizance of the same, under the OTV Cares initiative, construction of a boundary wall was done.

Ostracised Anganwadi Worker
Kangaroo court ostracises Anganwadi worker in Nayagarh, complaint lodged

The couple alleged that their domestic dispute with the parents of Pitabas was taken to the Kangaroo court and it ruled against Rojalin and Pitabas, ostracising them from the village.

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Woman’s murder in Bhubaneswar slum: Cops recreate crime scene with accused
Woman’s murder in Bhubaneswar slum: Cops recreate crime scene with accused

As per reports, the woman’s husband had engaged the accused, identified as Kalu, in the renovation of his mobile repair shop at Bapuji Nagar. Within 20 days of his stay, Kalu fell in one-sided love with the woman and wanted her to elope with him. 

Pari murder case: Convict Saroj Sethi moves Orissa HC, challenges sentence 
Pari murder case: Convict Saroj Sethi moves Orissa HC, challenges sentence 

It may be noted here that after four years of the incident, the Nayagarh POCSO court convicted the accused and sentenced him to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment.  

A look back at BJP-BJD coalition era and the bitter separation
A look back at BJP-BJD coalition era and the bitter separation

Odisha witnessed the coalition between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) from 1998 to 2009 and during that period the two-party combine fought three parliamentary elections and two Assembly elections. Both parties have enjoyed power on a 4:3 seat-sharing formula.

Former Union Minister Srikant Jena rejoins Congress
Former Union Minister Srikant Jena rejoins Congress

His homecoming, and that too ahead of the upcoming elections has come as a shot in the arm of the grand old party which has been out of power in Odisha for 25 years. 

Garbage, nauseating smell on Capital Hospital premises in Bhubaneswar trigger resentment 
Garbage, nauseating smell on Capital Hospital premises in Bhubaneswar trigger resentment 

As per reports, an atmosphere of foul smell prevailed on hospital premises on Tuesday with huge piles of bio-medical waste and stale food packets lying scattered on the roadside in front of the paediatrics department. 

General Elections 2024
Alliance speculation: Our decision will be for Odisha’s interest, says BJD leader Debi Mishra

Mishra further said that Odisha will achieve the development milestones set by CM Naveen Patnaik and a decision will be taken keeping in mind whatever is needed for the state and in the interest of the people.

BJD-BJP Alliance Speculation
BJD alliance call to be taken by central leaders: BJP MP Jual Oram

Odisha BJP president Manmohan Samal, and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan among others attended the Core Committee meeting held under the chairmanship of BJP National President JP Nadda. Union Home Minister Amit Shah was also present.

Odisha youths held by Chhattisgarh Police in Naxal links proven innocent after eight-year legal batt
Odisha youths held by Chhattisgarh Police in Naxal links proven innocent after eight-year legal battle

Though Niranjan has been absolved of the charges, his family has been shattered over the years. His wife and six-year-old son stayed away from him. The costs of the legal battle have left the family in financial difficulties. 

Former block chairman murder: Death penalty for 5 accused
Odisha court awards death penalty to five in former block chairman murder case

The Court awarded death sentences to five accused - Ajit Prusty, Sanjiv Prusty, Alekha Prusty, Arun Prusty, and Dolaboita, who were earlier arrested by Ghasipura Police in connection with the murder case.

General Elections 2024
Young doctor in Odisha quits job, forays into politics

When asked which party he is keen to work with, Swain said that he is inspired by the ideology and works of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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