IMD predicts southwest monsoon to reach Odisha earlier than usual date. Hot and humid conditions prevail with suspected heatstroke deaths. Yellow warning issued for rainfall in multiple districts. Heatwave conditions may return by June 8.
The recent election results in Odisha have had significant impacts on various political families and dynasties, with wins and losses reshaping the state's political landscape.
India News: The nationwide toll of suspected heatstroke deaths surpassed 200, with 211 reported cases, 141 of which were in Odisha. Odisha reported 45 new deaths
Odisha police successfully ensured violence-free polls in Maoist-affected districts for the first time since 1998. Factors like extensive anti-Maoist operations, accurate intelligence gathering, and state government policies played a crucial role in this achievement.