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Bhubaneswar, Nov 10 (PTI) Odisha Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) R S Goapalan on Monday rejected the opposition BJD's allegation that a truckload of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) was covertly moved from Ganjam district to Nuapada on November 9 ahead of the by-election to the constituency. Addressing a press conference here, Gopalan said the CEO's office has received a complaint regarding the transportation of EVMs from Ganjam to Nuapada. "This allegation is completely baseless and impossible ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Chief Electoral Officer RS Gopalan on Monday dismissed BJD's allegation of suspicious movement of EVMs from Ganjam to Nuapada ahead of Tuesday's bypoll, warning that unfounded charges could corrode public trust in the electoral system -- damage he said may not be repairable for the next 75 years.BJD, in a memorandum submitted on Sunday, alleged that a truckload of EVMs was brought to Nuapada at the last moment, raising fears of vote manipulation. Around 254,000 voters will decide th ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will on Thursday campaign for party candidate Jay Dholakia in Komna block of Nuapada district. As per the programme schedule, the chief minister will arrive at Gotma Airstrip in Nuapada at about 1.50 pm and proceed to Udyanbandh at about 2.50 pm. After garlanding the Ambedkar statue there, he will hold a Padayatra and canvass for Jay. Majhi will then hold a roadshow at the Komna block headquarters and later address a public meeting at around 4.40 ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Nov 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday hit back at Leader of Opposition and former CM Naveen Patnaik over his allegations of betrayal by the BJP-led state government, saying that the people of Nuapada and the women associated with Mission Shakti would give a befitting reply to the Biju Janata Dal for the neglecting the region during its 24-year rule. "It seems he has now realised what betrayal feels like! The people of Nuapada are preparing to ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Flying Squad Team-4 and Video Surveillance Team conducted a detailed inspection of the flight and helicopter used by Leader of the Opposition and BJD president Naveen Patnaik during his campaign rally in Odisha's Nuapada on Monday. In a post on X, Nuapada Collector & DEO said that the inspection was carried out as part of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) enforcement measures in view of the by-election scheduled for November 11. Naveen stepped into the political spotlight on Monday ...Read More >
Senior BJD leader Amar Patnaik, the party's IT Cell head and spokesperson, joined the ruling BJP in Odisha on Monday. His switch comes just days before the Nuapada by-election. Patnaik stated his decision to serve the nation, believing the BJP is the right platform for this. Bhubaneswar: Senior BJD leader Amar Patnaik joined the ruling BJP in Odisha on Monday. Patnaik, the IT Cell head of the BJD and its spokesperson, switched sides days ahead of the Nuapada by-election on November 11. A form ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Monday launched a scathing attack on the BJP government in Odisha, accusing them of betraying the people of Nuapada and the state. Addressing a massive public rally in the district ahead of the November 11 by-election, Patnaik campaigned for BJD candidate Snehangini Chhuria. Patnaik alleged that the BJP government had halted all development work in the state over the last 16 months and abandoned welfare comm ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Supremo Naveen Patnaik has released a video message announcing his visit to Nuapada's Komna on November 3 to campaign for the party's candidate, Snehangini Chhuria, in the upcoming by-election. In the video, Patnaik expressed his enthusiasm to meet and interact with the people of Komna. He emphasized his commitment to connecting with the public and listening to their concerns. In his video message, Naveen Patnaik extended a warm greeting, saying, "Jay Jaganna ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Oct 28 (PTI) The severe cyclonic storm Montha on Tuesday brought heavy rain in coastal and southern Odisha districts, causing landslides and damaging houses besides uprooting trees, officials said. The landfall of Montha started Kakinada in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh about 7 pm and the process will continue for three to four hours, the Met office said. The preliminary reports of damages were received from eight southern Odisha districts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, May 24 The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) led by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will attend the ... Bhubaneswar, May 24 The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) led by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will attend the inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament House in New Delhi on May 28. In a statement, BJD's national spokesperson Sasmit Patra said the President of India is the head of the state and the Parliament represents the 1.4 billion people of the country. Both the institutions are sy ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, October 24: In a shocking incident, a 16-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly gangraped by some of her distant relatives in the Chandanpur area of Puri district in Odisha on October 22. The heinous crime came to light after the minor victim lodged a complaint in this regard at the Chandanpur police station on Friday. "A 16-year-old Dalit girl on Friday lodged a complaint at the police station, alleging that her uncle and brother, both distant relatives from the same village, forcibly r ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR/NUAPADA : The BJD on Thursday officially launched its campaign for the Nuapada bypoll, scheduled on November 11, alleging that the double engine government has led to "double destruction" of the district in the last 16 months. Sources said party president and leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik will visit the constituency in the first week of November for a two-day campaign in support of candidate Snehangini Chhuria. Senior BJD leaders, accompanied by Chhuria, offered prayers a ...Read More >
Nuapada (Odisha), Oct 24 (PTI) The BJP, BJD and Congress are trying to woo the tribal voters in the Nuapada assembly byelection, as they constitute more than 33 per cent of the total electorate of the constituency. The Congress has fielded Ghasiram Majhi, a local tribal man from Nuapada, while the BJD candidate Snehangini Chhuria hails from the SC community. The BJP nominee Dholakia is from the general category. In the 2024 Assembly elections, BJD candidate Rajendra Dholakia had won the seat, ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A legal team of 44 lawyers will defend Berhampur and Ganjam BJD president Bikram Panda in the brutal murder of senior advocate and BJP leader Pitabas Panda. According to sources, the ex-MLA's legal team will also represent his associates, corporator Malay Bishoi and Madan Dalai, in court. The three BJD leaders are currently in jail custody after being denied bail by the SDJM court here. Although Vakalatnamas have been submitted, the lawyers are planning to file for bail at the Dist ...Read More >
Lawyer Pitabash Panda was shot dead by two motorcycle-borne assailants near his Berhampur residence late on October 6. The killing sparked widespread anger. Former Berhampur MLA and Biju Janata Dal Ganjam district president Bikram Panda has been arrested in connection with the murder of Bharatiya Janata Party leader and lawyer Pitabash Panda, police said Wednesday. The arrest has sparked protests from his supporters. Pitabash, a member of the Odisha Bar Council, was shot dead by two motorcycle ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The nomination papers of five candidates for the November 11 Nuapada by-poll were rejected during scrutiny due to technical errors, sources in the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) said here on Thursday. In all, 19 candidates had filed nominations for the bypoll -- eight from political parties and 11 as Independents. However, during scrutiny on Wednesday, the papers of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) nominee Rajaram Sahu, Rashtriya Parivartan Dal's Sitaram Behera and three inde ...Read More >
Berhampur: The sensational murder of BJP leader and advocate Pitabas Panda in Berhampur was apparently motivated by betrayal by his former friend and BJD leader Bikram Kumar Panda. Former Berhampur mayor Siba Shankar Das alias Pintu, corporator Madan Dalei and Malaya Bisoyi, also involved in the murder case, were all close acquaintances of Pitabas Panda. Purnachandra Panda, the younger brother of Pitabas, said, "These four were good friends of my brother Pitabas. But all the members of our fami ...Read More >
Berhampur: A day after police arrested 12 people, including former Berhampur MLA Bikram Kumar Panda and former mayor Shiva Shankar Das, in connection with the murder of senior advocate and BJP leader Pitabash Panda, Berhampur MLA K Anil Kumar said he only recently became aware of their involvement in an election petition filed against him in the Orissa high court.The petition, filed by Manoj Kumar Panda, challenges the sworn affidavit submitted by Anil Kumar during the general election. Manoj al ...Read More >
Berhampur: A day after police arrested 12 people, including former Berhampur MLA Bikram Kumar Panda and former mayor Shiva Shankar Das, in connection with the murder of senior advocate and BJP leader Pitabash Panda, Berhampur MLA K Anil Kumar said he only recently became aware of their involvement in an election petition filed against him in the Orissa high court.The petition, filed by Manoj Kumar Panda, challenges the sworn affidavit submitted by Anil Kumar during the general election. Manoj al ...Read More >
Berhampur/Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | Odisha Police on Wednesday arrested 12 people, including former Berhampur MLA and BJD's Ganjam district president Bikram Panda, for the murder of BJP leader and advocate Pitabas Panda, officials said. The BJD criticised the arrests of Bikram Panda and two other party leaders, calling them "politically motivated". Berhampur Superintendent of Police Saravana Vivek M told reporters that the murder was the result of "political rivalry, personal enmity and financial ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Former Berhampur MLA and present BJD Ganjam district president Bikram Panda and former BeMC Mayor Siba Sankar Dash are among the 12 arrested in connection with the sensational murder of senior advocate and BJP leader Pitabas Panda. According to Berhampur SP Saravana Vivek M, the duo plotted to eliminate Pitabas Panda over political, personal and financial reasons. They roped in BJD corporator Malaya Bisoi and party leader Madan Dalei to execute the plan, who in turn contacted Uma B ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Oct 22 (PTI) Around 2,000 armed policemen would be deployed to ensure free and fair elections in the bypoll to the Nuapada assembly constituency, a senior officer said on Wednesday. The 2,000 armed policemen would be deployed in addition to the district police personnel, the officer said. This was decided at the security review meeting for the Nuapada byelection presided over by Odisha DGP Y B Khurania here on Tuesday, he said. "A total of 14 companies of Central Armed Police For ...Read More >
Berhampur: Further intensifying the probe into the murder of senior lawyer and BJP leader Pitabas Panda in Odisha's Berhampur, police have reportedly picked up former MLA Bikram Panda for questioning in connection with the sensational case. As per sources, a police team, led by Berhampur Superintendent of Police (SP) Saravana Vivek M visited the residence Bikram Panda, who is also BJD's Ganjam district president, late at night and took him into custody for interrogation. Sources said a police ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Alleging that a woman party worker and social activist was brutally assaulted in Jagatsinghpur district, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday demanded strict legal action against those involved in the attack. In a memorandum submitted to Director General of Police (DGP) Y B Khurania, the opposition party claimed that Rashmi Parija was brutally attacked on Monday night. Claiming that a group of individuals allegedly forced their way into Parija's house, BJD said the miscreants used abu ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Leader of Opposition and BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday condemned the murderous attack on Rashmi Parija, a woman party worker, at Patasara in Jagatsinghpur district on Monday night. In a social media post, the former chief minister said that the incident showed an alarming rise in crime against women in the state which is not acceptable. He demanded strong action against the culprits so that public trust in the system is maintained. Later submitting a memorandum to DGP YB ...Read More >
BJD staged a massive padyatra and rally in Nuapada, mobilizing over 15,000 supporters for candidate Snehangini Chhuria's by-election campaign. Party leaders lauded the legacy of late MLA Rajendra Dholkia and highlighted BJD's development achievements in education, health, and infrastructure. They also criticized the BJP government for neglecting the district's needs. Bhubaneswar: BJD held a padyatra and rally in Nuapada on Sunday, rallying behind its candidate Snehangini Chhuria for the upcomin ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A total of 19 nominations have been filed for next month's Nuapada byelection in Odisha, the office of Odisha's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) informed. Monday was the last day for filing nominations for the Assembly bypoll in Nuapada, where voting will take place on November 11. Following are the 8 candidates in fray from political parties: Jay Dholakia (BJP), Snehangini Chhuria (BJD), Ghasiram Majhi (Congress), Ramakant Hati (Samajwadi Party), Hemant Tandi (Bahujan Mukti Party), ...Read More >
Nuapada (Odisha): In all, 19 candidates filed nomination papers for the November 11 bypoll to Nuapada assembly constituency, a statement by the chief electoral office (CEO) of Odisha said on Monday. Out of the 19 candidates, eight are from various political parties while 11 are contesting as independents. Candidates who have filed nomination papers from various parties are Snehangini Chhuria (Biju Janata Dal), Jay Dholakia (Bharatiya Janata Dal), Ghasiram Majhi (Congress), Ramakant Hati (Samajw ...Read More >
Nuapada (Odisha), Oct 20 (PTI) Opposition BJD candidate Snehangini Chhuria on Monday filed her nomination papers for the bypoll to the Nuapada assembly seat in Odisha. Accompanied by senior party leaders and MLAs, including Pramila Mallik, the opposition chief whip in the assembly, Chhuria submitted her documents to the sub-collector's office in the Nuapada district. Before filing the nomination papers, she offered prayers at the Lord Shiva temple in Telipada of Nuapada. Earlier, BJP candidat ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Oct 20 (PTI) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Monday greeted the people on the occasion of Diwali and Kali Puja. Kambhampati in a post on X said, "Heartfelt greetings and congratulations to all on the auspicious occasion of the sacred #Deepavali. Deepavali is a symbol of the victory of light over darkness and of righteousness over evil. On this sacred occasion, I pray for the happiness, peace, and p ...Read More >
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