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Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has deployed several senior leaders and prominent functionaries to spearhead the party's campaign for the ensuing Nuapada bye-election. According to the office order given by BJD President Naveen Patnaik, the BJD has assigned leaders to different blocks and urban local bodies (ULBs) of Nuapada district to ensure coordinated and intensive campaign management. For the Nuapada Block, key leaders such as Niranjan Pujari, Sanjay Das Burma, Arun Sahoo, Pratap J ...Read More >
Nuapada (Odisha), Oct 16 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Congress, questioning their alleged silence over the gang rape of an Odia medical college student in West Bengal's Durgapur. Majhi raised the issue at the BJP's 'Bijay Sankalp Samabesh', part of the election campaign for the November 11 Nuapada bypoll. "What was the role of both BJD and the Congress when a woman from the state was gang raped in West Be ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Under fire from political rivals for staying away from public events, leader of opposition and BJD president Naveen Patnaik is set to join the party's Janasamparka Padyatra in the city on his 79th birthday on Oct 16.Confirming the plan, BJD's Bhubaneswar district president Ashok Panda said Naveen will lead the padyatra in Ganganagar's Biju Adarsh Colony, engaging with residents and highlighting the BJP govt's alleged failures. "The padyatra reflects BJD's grassroots strategy and Nav ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Joining a public outreach march and spending time with children on his 79th birthday, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Thursday said he would continue to serve the state and its people till the end of his life. Naveen, who is the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Odisha Assembly, joining the regional party's ongoing annual 'Jan Sampark Padyatra' in Bhubaneswar in the morning. This was Naveen's first public appearance after nearly six mont ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development ahead of the Nuapada by-election, senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Lambodar Nial has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Nial, who contested the Kalahandi Lok Sabha seat on a BJD ticket, was seen as a strong contender for the party. His decision to join the BJP is likely to boost the party's prospects in the November 11 by-poll. Nial's switch to the BJP comes after a meeting with Jay Dholakia, the son of late BJD MLA Rajendra Dholakia, who rece ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Oct 16 (PTI) Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly and BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Thursday said he would continue to serve the state and its people till the end of his life. Patnaik said this while joining the party's ongoing annual 'Jan Sampark Padyatra' on his 79th birthday. This was Patnaik's first public appearance after nearly six months during which he underwent treatment at hospitals in Mumbai and Bhubaneswar. After recovery, he took rest for around a month in Delhi ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: As Biju Janata Dal (BJD) supremo Naveen Patnaik celebrates his 80th birthday today, the Opposition leader is set to shake the political landscape with a massive public outreach programme in the state capital. As part of the BJD's Jan Sampark Padayatra, Naveen will join party workers and leaders in Bhubaneswar's Ganganagar area, engaging with the local community and strengthening the party's grassroots connect. The programme, led by District BJD President Ashok Chandra Panda, will ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Today is the birthday of BJD President and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. This time, the opposition party leader will celebrate his birthday in a different way. After a gap of about 6 months, he will participate in a public program. He will join the party's padayatra in the Ekamra Bhubaneswar constituency and will encourage the party workers. It is worth mentioning here that on the birth anniversary of Pandit Utkalamani Gopabandhu Das, the BJD's state-wide Jansampark padaya ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The BJD president, Naveen Patnaik, on Wednesday sprang a surprise and announced that former minister and prominent woman leader Snehangini Chhuria will be the party's candidate for the Nuapada Assembly bypoll. "I wish to declare that Snehangini Chhuria, a strong leader from western Odisha, has served in our BJD ministry in the past and also served in many important portfolios. She always fought for the poor and downtrodden, and women in particular. We have concluded in our party th ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a late evening announcement on Wednesday, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) named former minister Snehangini Chhuria as its official candidate for the upcoming Nuapada Assembly by-election, ending days of speculation over the party's choice. Announcing her candidature, BJD president Naveen Patnaik described Chhuria as "a strong leader from Western Odisha who has always stood by the poor, the downtrodden, and women in particular." "She has served with distinction in our ministry in the ...Read More >
The Odisha government on Monday extended the shutdown of internet services in Cuttack city by 24 hours on Monday following violent clashes between two groups during a Durga idol immersion procession. The state Home Department in a notification said that the suspension, initially due to end at 7 pm on Monday, would now remain in force until 7 pm on Tuesday, October 7, as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of rumours and misinformation. The violence, which erupted late Friday during a ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced plans to restore the seaside house of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in Puri and convert it into a museum dedicated to the poet-philosopher's life and works. State minister for Odia language, literature and culture, Suryavanshi Suraj, said on Wednesday that the historic building -- popularly known as Pather Puri -- will be conserved and developed as a centre celebrating Tagore's creative legacy and his association with the temple town. "It h ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Wednesday decided to restore Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's house in Puri and convert it into a museum, a minister said. The decision in this regard was taken at a high-level review meeting held under the chairmanship of Minister of Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department, Suryavanshi Suraj. "It has been decided to restore Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore's residence 'Pather Puri' in Puri and convert it into a museum in his memory," the minister sai ...Read More >
Cuttack experienced unrest on Sunday. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad announced a 12-hour bandh for Monday. This decision followed clashes during Durga Puja idol immersion. The VHP stated the administration failed to maintain peace. They sought the transfer of the DCP and district collector. The bandh aims to protest administrative actions. Cuttack remained tense on Sunday as the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) announced a 12-hour bandh on Monday following violent clashes during Durga Puja idol immersion ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The political temperature rose sharply on Monday over the Cuttack violence, as opposition leaders slammed the BJP, accusing it of engineering unrest for political gains. Congress MP Pramod Tiwari condemned the incident, alleging a deliberate attempt to stoke communal divisions. "The public is living peacefully and happily. However, the BJP is deliberately creating polarisation. All of this is happening solely to provoke polarisation, and it is sponsored and pr ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major crackdown on recruitment malpractice, Odisha Police has arrested 117 persons, including 114 aspirants and three middlemen, for their alleged involvement in the upcoming Sub-Inspectors recruitment examination scam. "Confidential information was received from an anonymous source about a huge malpractice being done related to the upcoming Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) Sub Inspector exam. Berhampur Police team intercepted three AC sleeper buse ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar/Berhampur, Oct 1 (PTI) A day after postponing the written examination for sub-inspectors, the police in Odisha's Ganjam district on Wednesday arrested 117 people, including 114 aspirants, on charges of cheating, forgery and fraud, a senior official said. The action came after a crackdown on a racket allegedly involved in sabotaging the upcoming sub-inspector recruitment examination (written) on October 5-6 conducted by the Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB). Of the 117 arrested ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Police have arrested 117 people over suspected malpractice, which led to deferment of written test for the Combined Police Service Examination 2024, officials informed on Wednesday. Among them are 114 candidates and three agents accused of facilitating the racket. They have been booked under Sections s319(2)/318(4)/338/336(3)/340(2)/111/61(2)/3(5) of BNS along with with Section 11(1)/12(1) of The Odisha Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act 2024. According to police, ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Oct 1 (UNI) In a major crackdown, Odisha Police have detained 119 individuals, including 117 aspirants and two middlemen, in connection with a recruitment scam linked to the Sub-Inspector (SI) examination conducted by the Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB). The arrests followed the abrupt postponement of the SI written examination, originally scheduled for October 5 and 6, which the OPRB cited as due to "unforeseen reasons." Fresh dates are yet to be announced. The sudden pos ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: On the auspicious occasion of Mahastami of Dussehra, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo, and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik extended their warm greetings and best wishes to the people of the state. CM Majhi took to social media platform X to wish the people, saying, "Heartiest greetings and congratulations to everyone on the occasion of Maha Ashtami. May Jagat Janani Maa Durga bring happiness and prosperity in everyone's life." Deputy CM Sin ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sept 29 (UNI) On World Heart Day, voices from the government, medical fraternity, and public figures united in urging Indians to adopt healthier lifestyles to combat the rising threat of cardiovascular diseases -- especially among the youth. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the world's leading cause of death, claiming an estimated 19.8 million lives in 2022 alone, according to the WHO. These accounted for 32% of all global deaths, with heart attacks and strokes responsible for 8 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] (ANI), September 29 (ANI) [India]: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Monday praised the Indian team for refusing to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the PCB and the Interior Minister of Pakistan. India beat Pakistan by five wickets in the final on Sunday in Dubai. "Everyone is happy. India needs to play in the international tournament, and we cannot change the rules... But the Indian team did a great job by not accepting the tr ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday indicated that by-election for the Nuapada Assembly constituency will be held along with the Bihar Assembly elections. In a release, the ECI said it has decided to deploy 470 officers, including 320 from IAS, 60 from IPS and 90 from other central services as central observers (general, police and expenditure) for the Bihar Assembly polls and the by-elections in seven states, including Odisha's Nuapada segment. Sources said the date o ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar/Rourkela, Sep 25 (PTI) At least six people, including three women, were killed and 10 others injured as a truck collided with a bus in Odisha's Sundargarh district on Thursday, police said. The accident happened around 11 am on NH-520 near the K Balang police station, they said. "Five people were killed on the spot, and another succumbed to his injuries later. At least 10 people were critically injured," DIG, Western Range, Brijesh Kumar Rai told reporters. Five of the deceased co ...Read More >
Rourkela: At least six persons, including two women, were killed and 10 others injured in a collision between a truck and a bus with passengers on board in Sundargarh district on Thursday. The accident occurred on National Highway 520 around 11 am at a place near K Balang police station, a senior officer said. "Five persons were killed on the spot, and another succumbed to his injuries later. At least 10 others were critically injured," DIG, Western Range, Brijesh Kumar Rai told reporters. Loc ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A day after suspending its firebrand woman leader Shreemayee Mishra for alleged anti-party activities, the Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday termed her a "habitual liar". Addressing a press conference at Sankha Bhavan, Biju Mahila Janata Dal (BMJD) president Snehangini Chhuria and party spokesperson Lenin Mohanty accused Shreemayee of misleading the public with false claims. "The BJD is one of the most successful regional political parties in India. Under the leadership ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Sep 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Workers and leaders of the Opposition party Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday held a massive protest against curtailment of Panchayati Raj powers in Odisha. They engaged in a scuffle with the police at Lower PMG in Bhubaneswar while marching ahead to gherao the state Assembly in protest against the Odisha government's alleged attempt to limit the powers of elected representatives under the Panchayati Raj Institutions. Hundreds of BJD workers, party supported ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) workers on Monday took out a protest rally here to highlight the "acute scarcity" of fertilisers in the State. A scuffle ensued when the protesters attempted to break the barricade and enter the Raj Bhavan, and police stopped them. The police used mild force to disperse the crowd. However, the police later allowed some selected BJD leaders to enter the Raj Bhavan premises and submit a memorandum to Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati. During the rally, the prot ...Read More >
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has made headlines by suspending one of its prominent members, Prafulla Kumar Mallik, accused of indulging in anti-party activities. This action was taken just a day after Mallik suggested he might leave the party if it didn't operate efficiently. Former minister Prafulla Mallik, once a close ally of BJD president Naveen Patnaik, has denied the allegations, stating his resignation was for personal reasons. The controversy comes after the BJD lost power recently, having ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Alleging that Odisha's BJP government has failed to meet the fertiliser requirement of farmers, the Opposition BJD on Friday said it will stage a protest near Raj Bhavan on September 15. The BJD's announcement came a day after Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi claimed that there was no shortage of fertiliser for the ongoing kharif crop cultivation in Odisha. The BJD vice-president Sanjay Das Burma and Opposition chief whip Pramila Mallik, at a press conference here, however, reject ...Read More >
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