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Bhubaneswar, Oct 16 (PTI) Two chief ministers, three deputy CMs, three Union ministers, three Odia actors are among 40 people who will campaign for BJP candidate Jay Dholakia for Nuapada bypoll scheduled for November 11. The BJP on Thursday submitted a list of its star campaigners with the Election Commission (EC), which includes names of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, his Chhattisgarh counterpart Vishnu Deo Sai, three Union ministers -- Dharmendra Pradhan, Ashwini Vaishnaw and Jual ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], October 16 (ANI): In a heartfelt tribute, both daughters of Haryana-cadre IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar performed the 'mukhagni' to his mortal remains during his last rites at the Sector 25 crematorium. The solemn ceremony was attended by Haryana DGP OP Singh, along with other dignitaries, honouring the legacy of the esteemed officer. Puran Kumar allegedly shot himself at his residence in Chandigarh on October 7. In the 'final note' he left behind, he accused eight ...Read More >
Patna: Ever since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) announced its seat-sharing formula for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, all eyes have been on Union Minister Chirag Paswan's much-hyped "strike rate". His party, the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) or LJP (R), walked away with 29 assembly seats this time. Many believe his track record in the previous elections convinced the BJP to reward him so generously. But the real story behind Chirag's strike rat ...Read More >
The National Democratic Alliance has announced its seat distribution for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. BJP and JD(U) will contest 101 seats each. LJP (Ram Vilas) gets 29 seats, with RLM and HAM allocated six seats each. This agreement aims to form an NDA government in Bihar once again. Polling is scheduled for November 6 and November 11. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in the national capital on Sunday to attend the Central Election ...Read More >
Patna: While remembering his father Ram Vilas Paswan on his death anniversary, LJP(RV) chief Chirag Paswan on Wednesday made some remarks that could raise concerns for the BJP and JD(U). But in the evening, he said talks were on the right track.Though his statements were interpreted as pressure tactics for "quality seats" he wanted from the BJP for his party, his posturing and demand of at least 15 seats by his fellow dalit leader and cabinet colleague Jitan Ram Manjhi delayed the NDA seat-shari ...Read More >
Ahead of the Bihar Assembly Election, Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party in charge of the election, Dharmendra Pradhan, and Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and co-incharge Keshav Prasad Maurya, on Wednesday, chaired a BJP Election Committee Meeting at the party office in Patna. Patna (Bihar) [India]: Ahead of the Bihar Assembly Election, Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party in charge of the election, Dharmendra Pradhan, and Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and co-incharge Kes ...Read More >
Patna: The BJP central parliamentary board will announce the party candidates on Oct 11-12 after the NDA partners jointly declare the seat-sharing deal, probably on Friday. The process of filing nomination papers for the first phase election in 121 seats to be held on Nov 6 is to begin on Oct 10. BJP state election committee held a marathon four-hour meeting in Patna on Wednesday to prepare a panel of names on 115 seats to be sent to the parliamentary board. BJP has prepared the panel of names b ...Read More >
Patna: Union minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi played an emotional card on Wednesday by threatening to withdraw from the electoral race altogether, but remain loyal to the PM Narendra Modi. Amid reports that the BJP may offer his party not more than eight seats, Manjhi invoked the Mahabharata's Pandavas to make an emotional appeal for dignity and recognition, demanding 15 seats to maintain HAM(S)'s previous strike rate. His statement comes as the NDA struggles ...Read More >
Patna, Oct 8 (PTI) Bickering among the ruling NDA partners in Bihar over seat sharing has come to the fore, even though the BJP, which held a meeting on Wednesday on the issue, claimed that everything is fine in the alliance. Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said that he was "requesting and not making a claim" that his Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) be given a respectable number of seats, otherwise the party might not contest the election. Another Union minister Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Part ...Read More >
Bihar Election 2025: With the Bihar poll dates out, political activity picked up pace in the national capital as senior BJP leaders Dharmendra Pradhan and Vinod Tawde met Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan at his residence on Monday to discuss seat-sharing arrangements for the Bihar assembly polls. According to reports, the meeting lasted around 50 minutes, during which leaders held detailed deliberations on the number of seats to be contested by NDA partners. The talks come ami ...Read More >
The Election Commission of India is set to announce Bihar election dates, anticipating a fierce three-way contest amidst Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's shifting alliances. Key issues like youth unemployment, development, and rural concerns dominate the political landscape. A controversial voter roll revision by the ECI, challenged by the opposition, further fuels pre-election drama. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to announce the dates for the high-stakes Bihar assembly election to ...Read More >
PATNA/NEW DELHI: With a three-member Election Commission of India (EC) team winding up its two-day visit to election-bound Bihar on Sunday, ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and Opposition parties have intensified their efforts to seal the seat-sharing dea. Opposition INDIA bloc leaders held a meeting at the official residence of RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav in the state capital to discuss seat-sharingarrangements for the upcoming assembly election. The meeting was attended by seni ...Read More >
Sambalpur (Odisha) [India], October 2 (ANI): Union Education Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan attended the Kanyapujan Utsav on Navratri and felicitated mothers who gave birth to little girls across Sambalpur. He celebrated the spirit of motherhood and the dignity of a girl child. He offered prayers at Tampergarh along with Odisha's Minister of Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Rabi Narayan Naik. He announced that he will visit various pandals in different areas across Sambalpur i ...Read More >
Sambalpur (Odisha) [India], October 2 (ANI): Union Education Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan attended the Kanyapujan Utsav on Navratri and felicitated mothers who gave birth to little girls across Sambalpur. He celebrated the spirit of motherhood and the dignity of a girl child. He offered prayers at Tampergarh along with Odisha's Minister of Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Rabi Narayan Naik. He announced that he will visit various pandals in different areas across Sambalpur i ...Read More >
PATNA: Seat-sharing deal among NDA partners for assembly elections has almost been sealed after Union minister and BJP's election in-charge for Bihar Dharmendra Pradhan's meeting with Chief Minister and JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar in Patna on Sunday. Accompanied by deputy chief minister Samrat Choudhary, Pradhan discussed seat-sharing arrangements with Nitish. JD(U) working president Sanjay Kumar Jha was also present at the meeting. BJP leaders, however, described it a courtesy meeting. Sources ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: The two-day-long national mediation conference concluded here with Union ministers, judges of the Supreme Court and Orissa High Court emphasising strengthening of the alternative dispute redressal mechanisms to reduce litigations and ease the burden on courts. Justice MM Sundaresh of the Supreme Court said mediation is an age-old tradition in the country and there is a need to bring it to the forefront now. Stating that Odisha has been always a land of mediators, Union Education m ...Read More >
Jharsuguda: In a big push to accelerate development in Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled projects worth over Rs 60,000 crore in key sectors like telecommunications, railways, higher education and health. During his visit to Jharsuguda, Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for a slew of transformative initiatives at the 'Namo Yuva Samabesh' event in Jharsuguda aimed at accelerating India's infrastructure and digital growth. The event was attended by Odisha Governo ...Read More >
Jharsuguda: In a big push to accelerate development in Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled projects worth over Rs 60,000 crore in key sectors like telecommunications, railways, higher education and health. During his visit to Jharsuguda, Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for a slew of transformative initiatives at the 'Namo Yuva Samabesh' event in Jharsuguda aimed at accelerating India's infrastructure and digital growth. Chief Ministers of eight other states an ...Read More >
PM Modi paid tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his birth anniversary. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid rich tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his birth anniversary, describing him as a guiding force in the journey toward 'Viksit Bharat'. Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya (1916-1968), a prominent political thinker, economist, and leader of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, is remembered for his philosophy of Integral Humanism (Ekatma Manav Darshan). His vision highlig ...Read More >
The BJP opted for tried and tested poll managers, Dharmendra Pradhan and Bhupender Yadav -- key OBC faces -- as election in-charges for Bihar and West Bengal, respectively. The party on Thursday appointed the in-charges for three states and named one of its vice-presidents, Baijayant 'Jay' Panda, as its in-charge for the assembly polls in Tamil Nadu. This will be the fourth time Pradhan, who enjoys a good equation with the JDU and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, will be handling Bihar. He has done the B ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday announced key appointments to lead its campaign for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, signalling an early and structured push to strengthen its presence in the state. In a statement issued by National General Secretary Arun Singh, the party said BJP National President JP Nadda has appointed two senior leaders to spearhead poll preparations. Baijayant 'Jay' Panda, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) and BJP's National Vice President, has ...Read More >
Prominent Indian leaders, including Union Minister JP Nadda, participated in the cleanliness campaign 'Swachhta Hi Seva'. The drive, part of the Sewa Pakhwada initiative, aims to encourage citizens to contribute to a cleaner India. Efforts were particularly focused on Chandni Chowk, a significant heritage and commercial area. Union Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister JP Nadda engaged in a nationwide cleanliness initiative on Thursday, urging fellow citizens to join the 'Swachhta Hi Seva' movemen ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 26 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata today, where he is scheduled to attend several events, including inaugurating a Durga Puja pandal and visiting the Kalighat Temple, before commencing his two-day visit to Bihar on September 26-27. In Kolkata, Shah will inaugurate the Durga Puja pandal of the Santosh Mitra Square Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity in north Kolkata. Organised by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councillor Sajal Ghosh, the pan ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan, a seasoned BJP campaigner and prominent OBC neta with extensive organisational experience, will be in charge of the party's campaign for the Bihar elections likely in November. He will be assisted by Union water resources minister and Gujarat BJP chief C R Patil and UP deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya.The party also announced key appointments for other critical state elections. Union minister Bhupender Yadav will serve as election in-charge ...Read More >
Lucknow: BJP has assigned Keshav Prasad Maurya as the Co-In-Charge for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, reflecting the party's trust in his organizational skills. Maurya, a seasoned politician with strong experience in managing party affairs, will assist in strategizing and coordinating election preparations across the state. Alongside him, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has been appointed Bihar's election in-charge, while C.R. Patil will serve as another co-in-charge. Maurya ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) marked Engineers' Day with the launch of three new initiatives aimed at transforming India's technical education ecosystem. Dr Vineet Joshi, Secretary, Higher Education, Government of India, officially launched Project PRACTICE (Project for Advancing Critical Thinking, Industry Connect and Employability), the AICTE Research Internship (ARI) Portal, and the AICTE R&D Cell and Climate Cell in all approved ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar has secured 14th rank among medical colleges in India, as per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, released by the Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan. This outstanding performance marks a significant leap from 31st position in 2021 and 15th position in 2024, underlining the institute's continued commitment to excellence in medical education, healthcare, and research. Further adding to i ...Read More >
Mumbai Sep 13, (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor and author Soha Ali Khan, alongside acting and writing, now has also tapped into another career path in life. The actress who has kickstarted her own podcast recently welcomed politician and actress Smriti Irani. In a heart-to-heart conversation with Soha, Irani spoke about how her parents had inhibitions regarding her decision to join the entertainment industry. While being asked how Smriti felt about getting back to acting as a part-time from a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 3 (PTI) Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday called for developing a structured training module for Anganwadi workers, describing them as the "first teachers" in a child's life. Speaking at the launch of Guidelines for Co-location of Anganwadi Centres with Schools, Pradhan said Anganwadi workers play a critical role in shaping early childhood care and education (ECCE) and must be given opportunities to enhance their skills. "Many Anganwadi workers are highly commit ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The city is set to host a two-day national conference of chairpersons of SC/ST welfare committees of Parliament and state legislatures on Aug 29 and 30. The event will be inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at the Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhavan, marking the first time the conference is being held in Odisha.Assembly speaker Surama Padhi announced the event on Thursday. She said the conference will focus on strengthening parliamentary traditions and welfare initiatives, with ...Read More >
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