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BJD in turmoil as revolts crop up after sitting MLAs denied tickets
BJD in turmoil as revolts crop up after sitting MLAs denied tickets

BJD MLA Nrushingha Sahu said that tickets are being distributed on the basis of a survey and the party will decide about the rehabilitation of leaders who are denied tickets. 

Forest fires comparatively less than last year: Odisha PCCF
Forest fires comparatively less than last year: Odisha PCCF

It has been seen that people are setting fires to forests to collect mahua flowers, kendu leaves and for shifting cultivation, the forest official said, adding that immediate action is being taken, and about 100 cases are registered against culprits every year.   

  • Thursday, 18 April 2024
  • Odisha
Commissionerate Police forms HER to deal with Road Romeos with iron hand 
Commissionerate Police forms HER to deal with Road Romeos with iron hand 

The Commissionerate Police has formed a 14-member Highly Efficient Response (HER) team to deal Road Romeos with iron hand.

Bhubaneswar man loses Rs 11L in scam via Telegram channel, couple arrested
Bhubaneswar man loses Rs 11L in scam via Telegram channel, couple arrested

The gang allegedly fleeced people on the Telegram messaging platform by promising a 20 per cent return on investments. They tricked their victims into transferring money into mule accounts. 

Actress Varsha Priyadarshini steps into ex-husband’s shoes, joins BJD 
Actress Varsha Priyadarshini steps into ex-husband’s shoes, joins BJD 

Joining BJD, Varsha has added her name to the long list of actors and actresses joining politics in Odisha. 

Heat wave a big challenge: Odisha Chief Electoral Officer
Heat wave a big challenge: Odisha Chief Electoral Officer

As for the violation of MCC, the CEO said that common people have brought more allegations via the C-Vigil platform. “We have received 3,800 complaints via C-Vigil from common citizens,” he said.

DRDO successfully tests advanced indigenous cruise missile in Odisha
DRDO successfully tests advanced indigenous cruise missile in Odisha

DRDO conducted a successful test of the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile from Chandipur, monitored by an IAF Su-30-Mk-I. Key systems performed as expected, showcasing advanced navigation and low-altitude capabilities.

Bhubaneswar 'hottest place' in Odisha as temperature shoots up
Bhubaneswar 'hottest place' in Odisha as temperature shoots up

The capital city of Odisha became the hottest place in the state by 2:30 PM.

Chief Electoral Officer of Odisha Nikunja Dhal
Rs 118.65 crore seized; 3873 poll code violation complaints received so far: Odisha Chief Electoral Officer

According to Dhal, the EC has so far received 3,873 complaints through C-Vigil app for the model code of conduct violation and among those, 3,854 cases have been disposed so far.

IMD issues heat wave warning for 24 Odisha districts
IMD issues heat wave warning for 24 Odisha districts

Moreover, Orange Warning has been issued to as many as four districts in the State for tomorrow.

Villagers in Gajapati threaten poll boycott sans basic amenities
Deprived of basic amenities, villagers in Gajapati threaten poll boycott

According to the villagers, leaders of many political parties used to approach them for votes during the time of the election by giving them so many assurances. However, they vanish from the scene as soon as the election is finished. 

AIIMS Bhubaneswar doctors who carried out urinary sphincter transplantation
AIIMS Bhubaneswar transplants urinary sphincter in first of its kind implantation in Odisha

The trusted tertiary care national health institution has recently implanted Artificial Urinary Sphincters (AUS) in a person’s body successfully. The cutting-edge service is considered as a significant advancement in urological care. 

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ECI issues notification for 4th Phase of election; know polling hours in four Lok Sabha seats in Odisha

Polling will be held in as many as 28 Assembly seats of Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Koraput and Berhampur in the fourth phase.

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Will CM Naveen's Kantabanji gambit help BJD in Western Odisha?
Will CM Naveen's Kantabanji gambit help BJD in Western Odisha?

The BJD is said to be intending to make inroads into the saffron turf and wipe out Congress so that the party would revitalize its weak organisation in Bolangir. 

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