Tag: Odisha News

Railway infrastructure development in Kendrapara is because of whose efforts? The ruling BJD has been strongly criticized for allegedly eyeing to take the credit for railway projects, which were initiated and completed under active supervision of BJP national vice-president and Kendrapara Lok Sabha candidate Baijayant Panda in coordination with Central ministers.

While doctors claimed brain haemorrhage caused by high blood pressure to be the possible reason of the UTP's death, family members alleged torture inside jail to be the reason behind his death.  

For the last eight days, forest fires have been raging in various parts of the eco-sensitive Similipal Sanctuary in the Mayurbhanj district. Amid a severe heat wave, the heat generated by the forest fire has made life miserable for the people living in the areas surrounding Similipal.

At Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport, Rs 75 lakh was confiscated from two passengers, with one arriving from Delhi and the other from Chennai. The Income Tax department has commenced an investigation during the election period in Odisha to determine the source of this substantial amount.

In 2020, the then BDO of Jashipur block had lodged a written complaint against 25 persons at Jashipur police station.

Two fire fighting teams have been pressed into service and efforts are underway to douse the flames.

Odisha is searing in intense heatwave conditions for the last several days and as per the India Meteorological Department, there is no immediate relief expected from the scorching weather.

Filing nomination papers has concluded for 28 Assembly segments under four Lok Sabha constituencies of Odisha where the polling is going to take place on May 13.

Jharsuguda recorded the highest maximum temperature of 43.5 degrees by 2:30 pm today. Hirakud and Sambalpur recorded a maximum temperature of 43 degrees while mercury slipped to 40.5 degrees in Bhubaneswar.

Odisha is facing severe heatwave conditions with no immediate relief expected as the IMD predicts continued high temperatures ranging from 42 to 44 degrees C until mid-May 2024. Umashankar Dash of the IMD highlights an ongoing intense heat spell affecting eastern India, notably Odisha and West Bengal.

Students at Rama Devi Women's University in Bhubaneswar protested to postpone their semester exams, citing severe heatwave conditions in Odisha. They argue that the hostile weather impedes their ability to perform academically, noting that other universities have already delayed exams.

Amid the ongoing campaigning for the 2024 elections, MP Suresh Pujari expressed apprehensions about the drone and the purpose of its use in the area. Pujari is currently contesting elections from the Brajrajnagar Assembly seat.

Despite intense forest fires in Similipal, the core and buffer areas remain unscathed, safeguarding the tigers. PCCF Sushant Nanda credits advanced AI technology and coordinated efforts by ODRAF and local squads for the effective management of fire incidents.

The IMD has predicted that the maximum temperature (Day Temperature) is likely to rise by 2-4°C during the next 3 to 4 days at many places over the district of Odisha.

BJP president of Sonepur district, Parmod Mohapatra said, "Thousands of party workers from Sonepur, Boudh and Bolangir will come to the public meeting.”