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BJD candidate list: Trouble mounts for party as nominees face pushback!
BJD candidate list: Trouble mounts for party as nominees face pushback!

In Rayagada, a group of BJD leaders have opposed the nomination of Anusuya Majhi. Scores of leaders have resigned from the party en masse, alleging that the party’s district unit president and observer were not taken into confidence over ticket allotment.

Under-representation of women in BJD's candidate list irks SHG members across Odisha 
Under-representation of women in BJD's candidate list irks SHG members across Odisha 

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has so far has given ticket to only one SHG member-Sujata Sahu of the Jajpur district. This is said to be the reason for resentment among SHG women members across the State.  

Odisha sizzles with mercury near 40 degrees Celsius
Odisha sizzles with mercury near 40 degrees Celsius

Most parts of the state witnessed gruelling temperatures. Bhubaneswar recorded 37 degrees Celsius on Thursday while Boudh town became the hottest town in the state today with temperature touching 39.5 degrees C.

Odisha elections 2024: Jittery moments for BJD leaders awaiting ticket announcement
Odisha elections 2024: Jittery moments for BJD leaders awaiting ticket announcement

Many ticket aspirants have started lobbying at Naveen Niwas (Odisha CM & BJD president Naveen Patnaik's residence) along with their supporters. Some even held one-to-one meetings with party supremo Naveen Patnaik. 

Police foil robbery bid in Khordha, five arrested with bombs
Police foil robbery bid in Khordha, five arrested with bombs

As per reports, some jewellers and businessmen were on the target of the gang of robbers. Armed with bombs, the gang was planning for a robbery at a desolate place near the Benapanjari water tank last night

  • Thursday, 28 March 2024
  • Police
NIT Rourkela students develop submersible robots to study dams & bridges 
NIT Rourkela students develop submersible robots to study dams & bridges 

The two robots developed by NIT Rourkela students can prevent mishaps by inspecting the condition of dams and bridges well in advance.  

'Congress to announce candidates for Odisha in April 1st week'
'Congress to announce candidates for Odisha in April 1st week'

Congress veteran Bhakta Das said, “The party will first announce the names of its nominees in 60 Assembly seats where our candidates lost in 2019. The leaders who are still attached to grassroots workers will be given priority.”

Odisha’s YouTuber couple absconding since raid on house surrenders  
Odisha’s YouTuber couple absconding since raid on house surrenders  

YouTuber couple Monalisha Bhadra and her husband from Jajpur district had been absconding since Sunday when a joint team of Jajpur Road and Cuttack Forest departments conducted raids on their house.

Six-time BJD MP Bhartruhari Mahtab joins BJP
Six-time BJD MP Bhartruhari Mahtab joins BJP

Bhartruhari Mahtab joined the saffron party formally at the party headquarters in New Delhi today.

All the critical youths were admitted to Kantabanji hospital
20 critical after splashed with toxic colour during Holi celebration in Bolangir

Under the effect of the toxic colour, swelling spots developed on the bodies of the 20 youths after some hours and they became critical.

Fake currency notes seized in Bolangir
Fake currency notes worth lakhs seized in Bolangir, 2 arrested

Police have seized as many as 274 counterfeit currency notes in the denomination of Rs 500 with a total worth of Rs 1,37,000.

Mercury to rise further in Odisha
Mercury to rise by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius in Odisha over next 3 days

Places like Nayagarh, Boudh, Sonepur, Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Bolangir, Titlagarh, Bhawanipatna and Paralakhemundi may witness maximum temperature of more than 38 degree Celsius. 

  • Thursday, 28 March 2024
  • Odisha
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Change that Odisha needs will start from Kendrapara: Baijayant Jay Panda
Change that Odisha needs will start from Kendrapara: Baijayant Jay Panda

The BJP stalwart said, "People can easily see who is working for development and who is into the business of taking false credit by displaying posters. The change that is going to happen will start from Kendrapara."

BJD candidate list leans heavily on 'dynasty' despite '10k aspirants' 
BJD candidate list leans heavily on 'dynasty' despite '10k aspirants' 

Another leader who is inheriting the political legacy of his late father is Anshuman Mohanty, fielded by the BJD in the prestigious Kendrapara Lok Sabha seat. His father Nalini Mohanty was a BJD stalwart in the Rajnagar area but had been expelled from the party. Anshuman, who was earlier with Congress, recently joined the BJD.

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