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A devastating road accident involving a Hyva truck and a bike resulted in the deaths of four family members in Dhenkanal. The incident triggered tension, prompting police intervention.

A low-pressure area is likely to form over the Southwest Bay of Bengal around May 22. It is likely to move initially north-eastwards and concentrate into a Depression over central parts of the Bay of Bengal by the morning of May 25, 2024.

During the second phase of polling in Odisha, tensions escalated with a clash between BJD and BJP workers over alleged election rigging in Ganjam. Simultaneously, an unrelated murder of an auto-rickshaw driver occurred in Bargarh, further heightening tensions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the BJD's governance in Odisha, highlighting corrupt practices and lack of development. During a Cuttack rally, he questioned the whereabouts of Puri temple's Ratna Bhandar keys and projected a BJP-led future focused on rapid progress.

During a public meeting in Angul, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the BJD government of Odisha, claiming it is plagued by corruption and inefficiency. He highlighted the state's lack of development and safety concerns regarding the Lord Jagannath temple. Modi promised increased transparency and development under BJP's potential leadership, emphasizing schemes like increased MSP for paddy farmers and major irrigation projects.

As per initial reports, an exchange of fire was reported between the SOG jawans and the Maoists at Sibnarayanpur area under the sanctuary.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mega roadshow in Puri marks a significant political event as he supports BJP candidates for the upcoming 2024 Odisha elections. The event is part of BJP's strategy to unseat the long-ruling BJD and addresses local development concerns.

Voting has begun for five Lok Sabha constituencies and as many as 35 Assembly seats in Odisha. Polling will be held in four phases in Odisha. As per the

The Sundargarh Lok Sabha seat is poised for an intense electoral battle in 2024 among BJP's Jual Oram, BJD's Dilip Tirkey, and Congress' Janardan Dehury. Oram, ending his political career with this election, faces a tough contest against former Indian hockey captain Tirkey and tribal leader Dehury.

The Bolangir Lok Sabha seat is set for a highly contested election among BJP, Congress, and BJD. This year diverges from tradition with the BJD fielding tribal leader Surendra Singh Bhoi instead of a royal family member. Incumbent MP Sangeeta Kumari of BJP faces new Congress candidate, actor Manoj Mishra.

The Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress, and Biju Janata Dal are poised for a competitive race for the Bargarh Lok Sabha seat in 2024. Each party has fielded strategic candidates, reflecting past election results and current political dynamics. Sanjay Bhoi, Pradeep Purohit, and Parinita Mishra represent their respective parties in this crucial constituency.

In the upcoming general elections, Kandhamal Lok Sabha seat in Odisha is set for a keen contest. Achyuta Samanta of BJD, Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi of BJP, and Amir Chand Nayak of Congress are the main contenders. Historically, BJD has held this seat since its creation in 2008, with Samanta defending it against strong opposition.

The PM said, "Every household of Odisha is a treasure trove of art and traditions which are the heritage of the country.  Now, we see a coterie has hijacked the system here. Since the people in the government are elected again and again, what happens to the art and culture does not matter to them."

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At a time when the BJD is being accused of destroying the mutts, the BJP has assured ‘opening of Ratna Bhandar’, ‘opening of four gates of Srimandir’ and ‘resurrection of mutts’ in its manifesto.