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Counting of votes has begun for all 147 assembly constituencies and 21 Lok Sabha seats. Election was conducted in four phases in Odisha from May 13

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A purported photograph taken inside Puri Srimandir premises went viral again. The photo was posted on the Facebook account of one Anil Swain, posing a question mark on the breach of protocol at Srimandir, where photography is strictly prohibited. 

According to the State Emergency Operation Centre of the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), six alleged sunstroke death cases were reported by the Collectors in the last 24 hours.

Ahead of the Odisha Elections 2024 vote counting, BJP, BJD, and Congress express strong confidence in winning.

In Odisha, a stringent three-layer security protocol will be enforced at vote counting centers for 21 Parliamentary and 147 Assembly constituencies.

To ward off such tragic and untoward incidents, district and police administration restricted victory processions, the use of DJ music and bursting of crackers as part of preventive measures.

Dharmasala and Kuakhia police registered cases against over 100 people in two cases. Dharmasala Police arrested six persons while Kuakhia police arrested 14 persons. All the accused were produced in court.

CEO Nikunja Dhal said, "The overall turnout, (excluding postal ballots) in 2019 was recorded at 73.09 per cent while the polling per cent in 2024 was 74.44 per cent.”

In Puri, two patients injured in the May 29 firecracker tragedy, which claimed 13 lives, were discharged from the hospital. Currently, 15 individuals are still receiving treatment.

Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik presided over the Cabinet meeting and recommended the Governor for dissolution of the Legislative Assembly till the formation of a newly-elected legislature.

Hundreds of BJYM workers from various parts of the state converged in front of the DGP office, clamouring for action against the main accused. They alleged that Chandbali MLA Byomakesh Ray was behind the attack on their leader Avilash Panda. 

Odisha is facing a severe heat wave, resulting in 26 deaths from heatstroke, with Rourkela accounting for 20 of these fatalities. The affected areas include Sundargarh and Jharsuguda, regions known for intense mining activities.

The IMD reports that the Southwest Monsoon has advanced into regions including Karnataka and Coastal Andhra Pradesh, with favorable conditions for further spread. Odisha is expected to see a temperature rise over the next few days, alongside thunderstorm and heatwave warnings.

The OJEE 2024 results have been announced, with Sagarika Dash topping in B.Pharm and Suryakanta Prusty in MBA among others. The exams were held from May 6-10, 2024, covering various disciplines. Results can be accessed on the official OJEE website.