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Several voters in Bhubaneswar facing issues with missing names on the voters list for the upcoming polls. Filmmaker Akshay Kumar Parija and senior doctor Sanatan Tripathy among those affected, seeking help to ensure their voting rights in Ekamra Bhubaneswar.
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, emerges as a development showcase for the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in the ongoing elections, with the incumbent MP Aparajita Sarangi from the BJP banking on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assurance of continuity. Despite widespread appeal, Sarangi secured victory in 2019, breaking the BJD's longstanding hold on the seat. This time, the BJD has fielded Manmath Routray, a newcomer, while the Congress has nominated Yasir Nawaz.
BMC's initiative to use modified Bollywood dialogues on waste bins to encourage waste disposal and prevent littering in Bhubaneswar. City mayor Sulochana Das emphasizes the importance of waste management. Public lauds the creative approach. BMC also broadcasts cautionary messages for littering individuals and cattle owners.
Six persons have been arrested including the main accused in connection with an assault on a doctor at a Chittagong hospital following the death of a new
73-year-old Sanatan Behera, an Independent candidate from Bhubaneswar-Central assembly seat, aims to offer voters something different from mainstream parties. With a history in politics since 1985, Behera emphasizes reducing the per head loan burden and addressing unplanned growth and corruption in the city. He highlights his work for stray animals and setting up private colleges in Bhubaneswar.