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Heat wave condition in Odisha
Heat wave alert: Odisha to experience hotter days and humid nights

The coastal and interior parts of Odisha are likely to witness a surge in the mercury level by three to five degree Celsius than the normal level.

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Elected Rajya Sabha MPs from Odisha administered oath
Elected Rajya Sabha MPs from Odisha administered oath

Chairman of Rajya Sabha and Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar administered the oath to BJP’s Ashwini Vaishnaw and BJD’s Debashish Samantaray and Subhasish Khuntia at Sansad Bhawan

Odisha Elections 2024: Is BJD caught in internecine war in Bhubaneswar? 
Odisha Elections 2024: Is BJD caught in internecine war in Bhubaneswar? 

After being denied tickets, rebels have come out in the open and announced to fight polls as independents. Amid all this, party supremo and top leaders are scratching their heads on how to manage the rebels. 

Newborn baby goes missing from Odisha hospital
Newborn baby goes missing from Odisha hospital

After they failed in tracing out their baby boy, the distressed couple lodged a missing report at the hospital police outpost. Registering a case, the police have launched a probe. 

MV Black Rose sinking case: Orissa HC extends next hearing on CBI probe plea
MV Black Rose sinking case: Orissa HC extends next hearing on CBI probe plea

The hearing of the case was held on Thursday and the counsel of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways deposed before the High Court. The HC wanted to seek information about the specific legal provisions on the basis of which the matter would be reinvestigated. 

Odisha Elections 2024: Family members to lock horns in these seats 
Odisha Elections 2024: Family members to lock horns in these seats 

In Chikiti, the political fight is not only between Chintamani Dyan Samantaray’s family and the royal family but within the Chintamani family itself.

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.

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BJP demands immediate expulsion of VK Pandian as 5T chairman

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

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