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Odisha has reported 786 heatstroke cases and confirmed three sunstroke-related deaths this summer, with investigations on additional alleged cases ongoing. Temperatures have recently dropped slightly, while most areas remain below critical heat levels.

Some highly qualified professionals, technocrats and academically brilliant persons have thrown their hats into the ring for the upcoming Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Odisha.

In the first phase elections in Odisha, tribal voters hold significant sway in districts like Nabarangpur, Koraput, and others. Discontent over government apathy towards tribal development and the PESA Act's poor implementation has fueled voter sentiment. Major parties vie for their crucial votes amidst promises and grievances.

BJP leader Samir Mohanty likened certain BJD leaders to Maharashtra's CM Eknath Shinde, suggesting internal discord within the BJD. This was in response to BJD's VK Pandian, who accused BJP of trying to split their party amidst intense election campaigning in Odisha.

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai lambasted the BJD for treating tribals as a vote bank without fostering their development. He highlighted the non-implementation of central schemes like Ayushman Bharat in Odisha, promising rapid progress under the prospective BJP-led 'double-engine' government.

The IMD has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds across various districts of Odisha until May 13, 2024. Significant rainfall and a drop in temperatures are expected, providing relief from the intense heat.

In Odisha, a video featuring former block chairperson Manasi Sahoo claiming the MLA Bapi Byomakesh Ray and her husband, Ranjan Sahoo, would be responsible if she dies has gone viral. Recorded from a hospital, the video surfaced amidst election campaign after a photo was shared on social media.

The recovered gold has been seized and the four passengers have been arrested under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962.

In his address, Rajnath Singh said that a lot of development work has taken place in the country under 10 years of PM Narendra Modi’s leadership. Singh assured that things can be rapidly improved in Kalahandi, which is considered as one of the backward places, if the BJP comes to power in Odisha.

Samaya Madkam alias Naresh, a Divisional Committee Member (DCM) of KKBN Division of the Maoists surrendered in Odisha on Tuesday.

Two cases of Rubella and one of measles were detected in Nabarangpur, Odisha, with samples taken on April 29 testing positive. Health officials are monitoring the situation closely as pregnant women face significant risks from Rubella.

Odisha experiences a significant drop in maximum temperatures due to Nor'wester rains, with Koraput recording the highest rainfall at 24 mm. IMD forecasts continued thunderstorms and no rise in temperatures over the next five days.

A couple from Sonepur district was tragically killed by an unidentified vehicle in Bhubaneswar's Palasuni area after visiting Lord Jagannath in Puri. They were hit while crossing the road, with one victim dragged 500 meters.

A Plus 2 girl student was allegedly drugged by her friends and later raped by eight accused. A case is registered, and police have detained the suspects.

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