Former minister Debasis Nayak joins Congress after being denied a ticket by BJP. Nayak's switch from BJD to BJP and now to Congress sparks speculation ahead of elections.
Several non-resident Odias took part in the Utkal Divas celebrations organized by the Indian High Commission at India House in London. The event featured cultural performances, traditional Odia dishes, and participation from various Odia societies in the UK.
Villagers in Kandhamal district detain cops and set fire to 200kg of seized ganja. Incident leads to police assault and investigation. Read more about the controversial event here.
A shop owner in Sudargarh was arrested for flouting the direction of District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and released on bail after providing a surety bond. The proprietor, Md Irfan Hussain, faces deposition before the commission on June 20.
BJD leader V K Pandian criticizes BJP and Congress politicians as 'tourists' who make big promises during elections but forget them later. He highlights Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's consistent presence and service to the people. Pandian questions the opposition's fulfillment of promises like employment generation and MSP increase. This criticism comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit for election rallies in Odisha.