Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan To Contest Lok Sabha Polls From Odisha's Sambalpur

Ganjam Collector and District Magistrate Dibya Jyoti Parida said, "We are also developing many model polling stations. So, all the criteria that are required have been met. We are also having 'Sakhi booths' - all women booths. Those officials have been trained properly and all the arrangements which are required in the special booths have been covered."

He further said that sufficient arrangements will be available as a precautionary measure to tackle heat wave conditions.

"We have a team of doctors, kits and are also giving guidelines to all voters regarding all precautions that they need to take. Every polling team will have a sufficient number of kits like ORS and all other medicines which are required if such kind of situation arises. Apart from that, we have also made heatstroke rooms in our CHCs, PHCs, and also at polling stations where rooms are available so that we can do heatwave management properly. Paramedics will be mobilised during the polling period," he said.

Odisha will hold Assembly elections and Lok Sabha elections in four phases from May 13 to June 1, with vote counting scheduled for June 4.

 (ANI)

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Here is a list of five titles that have caught the attention of IANS this week:

Aavesham:

Directed by Jithu Madhavan, the movie features Fahadh Faasil, Hipzster, Mithun Jai Shankar, and Roshan Shanavas in the lead roles. It was released in theatres on April 11 and has won praise for the performances, and action sequences. The story is a whole lot of unexpected mayhem around college and gangsters. It is streaming now on Prime Video.

Mother of the Bride:

The American romantic comedy film directed by Mark Waters and written by Robin Bernheim, stars Brooke Shields, Miranda Cosgrove, and Benjamin Bratt. Lana’s daughter Emma returns from abroad and drops a bombshell: she's getting married in Thailand. In a month, things only get worse when Lana learns that the man who captured Emma's heart is the son of the man who broke with her years ago.

It is streaming now on Netflix.

Murder in Mahim:

Ashutosh Rana and Vijay Raaz-starrer psychological thriller 'Murder in Mahim' delves deep into the complexities of human nature and the grim realities of society.

The social commentary series explores the chilling murder mystery and the underbelly of Mumbai, highlighting the reconciliation of a lost friendship between Peter (Ashutosh) and Jende (Vijay Raaz).

It is set to release on May 10 on JioCinema Premium.

Living with Leopards:

The one-hour and eleven-minute documentary stars Alex Parkinson. The nature documentary follows two leopard cubs as they make the fascinating journey from infancy into adulthood. It’s an incredible ‘coming of age’ tale of a pair of leopard cubs born into one of the most dramatic landscapes on earth.

It will be streaming from May 10 on Netflix.

Tujhpe Main Fida:

Rudhraksh Jaiswal and Nikeet Dhillon-starrer modern-day fairytale 'Tujhpe Main Fida' is an enchanting journey filled with love, heartbreak and mystery. The series follows the journey of Aira (Nikeet) and Marcus (Rudhraksh), two souls entwined by fate and bound by secrets.

Produced by BBC Studios Productions India, 'Tujhpe Main Fida' also features prominent actors like Gauri Pradhan, Kamya Ahlawat, in key roles.

Created by Richa Yamini, it will stream on Amazon miniTV from May 11.

(IANS)

Swift action from emergency responders contained the flames, ensuring no harm to individuals. However, the fire, originating from the immigration counter's ceiling, filled the lounge with smoke, necessitating the evacuation of passengers.

Images broadcasted by Aaj News revealed the billowing smoke, painting a picture of the tumultuous scene. A specialised team has been mobilised to determine the fire's cause, with airport authorities noting significant damage to the immigration counter.

The incident's ripple effect extended to flight schedules, with the first Hajj departure and five other international flights encountering delays. Qatar Airways flight QR 629 was among those affected.

Despite concerns about immigration processes, incoming international flights remained routed to Lahore airport, with no diversions. The absence of an emergency declaration from airport authorities underlined efforts to manage the situation.

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) reassured the public that international flight operations were being managed from the domestic departure lounge, with the situation stemming from a short circuit being brought under control by early morning.

Presently, Hajj and international flights are being accommodated through domestic facilities, with expectations of resuming regular domestic flight operations shortly. The spokesperson emphasised prioritising seamless immigration processes for arriving flights, ensuring minimal disruption amidst the aftermath of the incident, Aaj News reported.

(ANI)

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