Results for: Odisha

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), severe heatwave conditions will persist in West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bihar for the next three days. Isolated heatwave conditions are also expected in these areas on May 2nd. The IMD has issued a red alert for Gangetic West Bengal and North Odisha due to the prolonged severe heatwave conditions. Additionally, isolated heatwave conditions are forecast for Rayalaseema, Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, and Konkan over the coming days. Warm and humid weather is likely in Coastal Karnataka, Telangana, Konkan, and Goa. In the northern regions, widespread light to moderate rainfall or snowfall with thunderstorms and lightning is expected over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand till April 30, 2024. Isolated heavy rainfall is also possible in Jammu-Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh on April 29th.

A massive landslide occurred on Thursday at the highway between Hunli and Anini in Arunachal Pradesh, causing a deep cut in the road and disrupting the route connecting Dibang Valley. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu took to social media to address the landslide incident, stating that instructions have been given for the restoration of connectivity at the “earliest.” In a separate incident, two suspected Maoists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Odisha’s Boudh district on Thursday morning.

In a major crackdown, two naxalites were killed in an exchange of fire between the outlawed CPI (Maoist) and security forces in Odisha’s Boudh district. The incident occurred in the Parhel Reserve Forest under Kantamal police station on April 25, when left-wing extremists launched indiscriminate fire on patrolling personnel of the Special Operation Group, a special anti-naxal force. The security forces retaliated, resulting in the deaths of two naxalites. The deceased have not yet been identified, and a massive combing operation is underway to apprehend any fleeing naxals. According to Odisha’s Additional Director General of Police (Operation), arms grenades and other articles were recovered from the forest, and the operation is ongoing.

Two suspected Maoists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Odisha’s Boudh district on Thursday morning, according to police reports. This incident occurred while the state prepares for simultaneous assembly and Lok Sabha elections, scheduled for May 13, 20, 25, and June 1. The encounter took place in the Parhel reserve forest area, resulting in the recovery of the Maoists’ bodies and the seizure of explosives and arms, including an under barrel grenade launcher. The identities of the deceased are under investigation with the assistance of surrendered rebels. One additional Maoist was injured during the confrontation. This incident marks the eighth such occurrence in Boudh within the past four months. Odisha has recorded a notable number of Maoist-related incidents between 2019 and 2023, including 154 incidences of violence, 71 exchanges of fire, and the deaths of 42 Maoists. However, 63 Maoists have also surrendered their arms during this period.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released a 56-page chargesheet against the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) government in Odisha, highlighting 14 major issues that the state is facing. The chargesheet includes allegations of deteriorating law and order, poor health services, corruption, unemployment, and neglect of farmers and tribals. The BJP has accused the BJD government of failing to achieve significant development during its 25-year tenure.

The fourth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will take place on May 13 in various states across India, including Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh. A total of 10 states and Union Territories will participate in this phase of voting, covering 176 constituencies. The counting of votes will be held on June 4 for all 545 constituencies. Key constituencies to watch in this phase include Chittoor, Guntur, Visakhapatnam, Begusarai, Darbhanga, Srinagar, Dewas, Indore, Ahmednagar, Aurangabad, Berhampur, Adilabad, Hyderabad, Etawah, Hardoi, Asansol, and Bardhaman Durgapur. Prominent candidates in the fray include Y S Sharmila, Giriraj Singh, Mirza Sajad Hussain Beigh, Anil Firojiya, Sujay Vikhe Patil, and Shatrughan Sinha. The Election Commission of India has made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth conduct of the elections, and voters are encouraged to exercise their franchise to strengthen democracy.

Odisha is facing an intense heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius in several areas. This has caused serious health concerns, with 73% of females and 62% of males affected. Headache, dizziness, nausea, and heat rash are common symptoms reported. One person has died of heatstroke in the state, and 89 others have been affected. The heatwave is also causing significant economic strain for 33% of those surveyed. Urban areas are experiencing the worst impacts, with physical issues, power cuts, water shortages, and limited access to cooling facilities being major challenges. Residents are calling for the government to take immediate action to address the impacts of the heatwave.