A portion of the boundary wall of the newly constructed airport in Malkangiri collapsed due to heavy rain and thunderstorms. Locals express concerns about substandard construction work. The airport, spread over 233 acres, was inaugurated on Jan 9.
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.
Amlan Bhoi, a physician posted at Kalimela community health centre (CHC) in Malkangiri district, is yet to be traced. Preliminary police probe suggests Bhoi may have incurred significant losses in IPL betting, which could be a factor in his disappearance. His parents arrived in Malkangiri on Monday, seeking assistance from the district administration.
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.
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