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The identities of the patients are yet to be ascertained, but they are stated to be the workers engaged in the prawn factory.

Ahead of the second phase of Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik conducted a roadshow in Bhubaneswar and campaigned for the BJD candidates.

Pradeep Panigarhi had been criticising Naveen Patnaik and VK Pandian since he switched over to the saffron party, resulting in his popularity being on the rise. 

Devotees visiting Puri's Srimandir face discomfort as the inadequately carpeted grounds become extremely hot, causing pain and difficulty, especially for children and the elderly.

In the 2024 Odisha elections, the BJP and Congress are highlighting the multi-crore chit fund scam to challenge the BJD government. Both parties promise restitution for victims, while BJD defends its position. The scam involves Rs 30,000 crore affecting 70 lakh investors.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma targeted the state government while raising several issues including the disappearance of the Ratna Bhandar key and labour migration issues. 

Hundreds of party workers and leaders joined the roadshow and both sides of the road were thronged by locals, giving credence to the people's support for Baijayant Panda and the party’s Tangi-Salepur MLA candidate, Arindam Roy. 

During his visit to Odisha, AICC President Mallikarajun Kharge criticized the BJD and BJP for high unemployment and forced migration. He highlighted the lack of development despite long-term governance and accused both parties of plundering state resources.

The Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police warned against scam calls from a Pakistani WhatsApp number, advising the public to be cautious and report such incidents. Scammers pose as officials to blackmail victims.

BJP National President JP Nadda, during a public meeting at Padampur in Bargarh, took a swipe at the BJD government for not implementing the Ayushman Bharat Yojana.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold a roadshow in Puri on May 20.

BJP leaders claimed the murder of Dilip Puhan in Khallikote was orchestrated by Saket Rama Rao, nephew of the late queen V. Sugnana Kumari Deo. They alleged that it was a politically motivated attack that took place after a large feast was thrown at the queen's bungalow, which was termed as a corruption hub.

The victims have lodged a complaint in this regard at Golanthara police station.

In a tragic incident, as many as three labourers were killed as land caved at Rahas village under Binjharpur police limits in Jajpur district.