BJD sources indicate that Naveen Patnaik is expected to be elected as the leader of opposition in the assembly. Discussions were held to improve party organization and continue serving the people and the party's interests.
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The death toll in the explosion of a firecracker stockpile in Odisha s Puri rose to eight with two more casualties. The explosion took place during Lord Jagannath s Chandan Jatra. 30 people were injured, with 22 still receiving treatment. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik ordered an inquiry and offered Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia to each victim s family. Officials are investigating the incident, with Puri Police filing a criminal case.
For his contribution to promoting rod puppetry of Odisha, President of India Droupadi Murmu had last year conferred upon him the prestigious Padma Shri award.