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In Ganjam, despite the government's failure to resolve a long-standing water crisis in Sindhupanka village, migrant laborer Bhima Behera used his earnings to implement a simple yet effective solution, bringing relief to his community.

The Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate Police is enhancing public awareness on combating cyber frauds. Victims can immediately report fraudulent calls using the 1930 helpline or the Chakshu App, part of the Sanchar Saathi initiative, to block suspicious numbers and prevent fund transfers.

The BJP filed a complaint with the ECI, citing Odisha Mission Shakti Secretary Sujata Pandian's involvement in coercing SHGs and influencing voters through SVEEP for the electoral gains of the BJD.

Naba Nirman Krushak Sangathan had filed an FIR against Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for his involvement in a controversial land acquisition by Vedanta Foundation. The Supreme Court criticized the Odisha government's actions, leading to legal challenges by local farmers' groups.

The BJD in Odisha, despite its anti-dynasty stance, has given election tickets to multiple family members, including Pranab Prakash Das and his mother. This move contradicts their earlier campaign against political dynasties, raising questions about their commitment to ending such practices.

During the nomination filing for the Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha seat, BJP and BJD workers confronted outside the Khordha Collector's office.

The labourers were working when the furnace above them exploded and sparks of fire fell like rain covering an area of 50 meters radius. 

In Odisha, the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack is facing severe challenges as the air conditioning system in the non-trauma casualty ward has failed amidst a heatwave. This has exacerbated the conditions for sunstroke patients. The issue stems from a cease work by contractors over unpaid dues.

Bhubaneswar experienced a historic heat wave, recording temperatures of 40°C or above for 17 consecutive days in April, surpassing the previous record from 1969.

The servitors alleged that the construction work of the road from Gandua Chaunra Square to Kakudikhai Square, the stretch used during Chandan Yatra, has been left mid-way, making it difficult to walk on it. 

The party has fielded Purnachandra Mohapatra from the Barabati-Cuttack Assembly seat, while Sudhanshu Nayak has been named party candidate for the Bhandaripokhari seat.

MLA Mohan Majhi staged a sit-in at Keonjhar Police Station, alleging misconduct by IIC Trinath Sethi. Hit by drinking water crisis, residents of Raisuan and Gopinathpur had earlier blocked NH-20 and sought resolution through Majhi.

Odisha BJD president Manmohan Samal alleged that there have been massive irregularities in the procurement of rice. He alleged corruption of more than Rs 1 lakh crore in paddy procurement by the BJD government in the State.

Naveen Patnaik, the BJD president and Odisha Chief Minister, announced the party's final list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections on Thursday.