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Odisha: Three railway employees killed in train derailment, railway order enquirySubscriber Only
June 25, 2019 20:01 IST
The train’s engine, front guard-cum-luggage van and one general second class coach were derailed, but passengers were unhurt as the rake was detached from the rest of the train.
Tue, Jun 25, 2019
Odisha to close down 966 schools, offer students transport allowance for attendanceSubscriber Only
June 24, 2019 10:32 IST
Students who enrol and achieve a minimum of 75% attendance will be given Rs 600 per month transportation allowance for 10 months in a year.
Mon, Jun 24, 2019
This Word Means: Constructive Vote Of No-confidenceSubscriber Only
June 24, 2019 00:20 IST
Provision in Germany, context in ‘One Poll’ push
Mon, Jun 24, 2019
Simultaneous polls: BJD calls for adoption of German modelSubscriber Only
June 22, 2019 04:32 IST
The party has proposed a solution bypassing the need for mid-term elections, even if an elected parliamentary government loses the confidence of the majority of members.
Sat, Jun 22, 2019
Odisha: BJD, BJP propose former Atal aide for Rajya Sabha, Congress calls it secret dealSubscriber Only
June 22, 2019 04:31 IST
With 112 out 146 seats in the state Assembly, the BJD is expected to comfortably win all three Rajya Sabha seats. Citing its strength of 23 MLAs, BJP’s Odisha unit had previously admitted to journalists that it is “not in a position to elect someone to Rajya Sabha”.
Sat, Jun 22, 2019
Odisha: BJD, BJP nominate Vajpayee’s ex-private secy for RS, Cong says they have ‘secret understanding’Subscriber Only
June 21, 2019 21:18 IST
Patnaik initially said the party will nominate Ashwini Baishnab, a former IAS officer from Odisha who was private secretary to Atal Behari Vajpayee when he was Prime Minister. Patnaik said Baishnab was someone who “served Odisha very well”.
Fri, Jun 21, 2019With Rajya Sabha polls on cards, BJD looks at several heavyweightsSubscriber Only
June 18, 2019 07:45 IST
Four Rajya Sabha seats from the state were vacated after the BJD MPs holding them were elected to the Assembly or Lok Sabha. The tenure of one of the seats expires on April 2020 and it won't see an election.
Tue, Jun 18, 2019
Odisha: BJD MLA makes engineer perform sit-ups, says local people ‘forced’ himSubscriber Only
June 07, 2019 02:20 IST
The video shows Meher asking the junior engineer of PWD in-charge of road construction in Belpada area to perform 100 sit-ups in five minutes. The official is seen performing the sit-ups.
Fri, Jun 07, 2019
Odisha men ‘captive’ in Sharjah: Pradhan seeks S Jaishankar’s helpSubscriber Only
June 07, 2019 02:14 IST
Pradhan wrote that the men belong to Nayagarh and Ganjam districts of Odisha. The letter added, “District Labour Officer of Nayagarh has also visited the house of some of the victims. However, there is no progress in the matter.”
Fri, Jun 07, 2019
After holding out for long, Odisha set to adopt Ayushman BharatSubscriber Only
June 06, 2019 02:51 IST
The Odisha government on Tuesday held its first round of talks with the Centre to explore the feasibility of implementing the Ayushman Bharat Yojana in the state.
Thu, Jun 06, 2019After persistent refusals, Odisha discusses Ayushman Bharat with CentreSubscriber Only
June 05, 2019 01:43 IST
Tuesday’s discussion took place between Ayushman Bharat CEO Indu Bhushan and Odisha Health minister Naba Das. State health secretary Pramod Meherda was also present.
Wed, Jun 05, 2019Naveen Patnaik quits Bijepur seat, retains coastal stronghold HinjiliSubscriber Only
June 03, 2019 02:12 IST
Patnaik was elected to the Assembly from two seats — Hinjili in south coastal Odisha and Bijepur in western Odisha. He had contested from Bijepur for the first time.
Mon, Jun 03, 2019Odisha: In Naveen Patnaik’s promises, BJP sees plan to vacate BijepurSubscriber Only
June 01, 2019 00:57 IST
Speculation has started to build regarding which seat he will vacate. BJD sources said they were “not aware of the CM’s decision” but agreed that a special package may mean that he will vacate Bijepur.
Sat, Jun 01, 2019
Loudest cheers for Pratap Chandra Sarangi, Minister No. 56Subscriber Only
May 31, 2019 04:55 IST
But in Odisha, Sarangi is known as an austere political activist, maverick and plain spoken. In a television interview to OTV, a regional channel, Sarangi was asked if he was “abibahita” (unmarried) or “brahmacharya” (celibate).
Sat, Jun 01, 2019
India’s only orangutan, Binny, dies in Odisha zoo of respiratory issuesSubscriber Only
May 31, 2019 01:31 IST
Orangutans are not native to India and speaking to The Indian Express, Sanctuary Manager at the zoo, Alok Das said, “Binny was brought here in 2003 from Pune. Prior to that, we think she was sourced from Singapore.”
Fri, May 31, 2019
Naveen Patnaik takes oath as Odisha CM for 5th term, 2 women in CabinetSubscriber Only
May 30, 2019 01:49 IST
Naveen Patnaik joined an exclusive club of continuous fifth-term CMs Sikkim’s Pawan Chamling and West Bengal’s Jyoti Basu.
Thu, May 30, 2019
Odisha Assembly: 46 per cent of new MLAs declared criminal casesSubscriber Only
May 29, 2019 01:49 IST
The report, which analysed the educational qualifications, income details, criminal backgrounds of the MLAs and demographic date of the new Assembly, said a total of 60 MLAs have been re-elected.
Wed, May 29, 2019
Odisha: Naveen Patnaik elected leader of BJD legislature party, invited to form govtSubscriber Only
May 27, 2019 02:27 IST
With 44.7 per cent of votes, the BJD has 112 MLAs in the new Assembly. Every elected MLA of the regional party expressed gratitude to Patnaik, calling the victory “historic for any regional party in the country”.
Mon, May 27, 2019
Odisha: Women MPs outperform their 2014 Lok Sabha tally, while many dynasts loseSubscriber Only
May 25, 2019 21:48 IST
BJD, which had nominated seven women to keep its promise of 33 per cent reservation in Lok Sabha seats, saw five coast to easy victories. BJD’s Rajashree Mallick, the new Jagatsinghpur MP, has won with the highest margin of 2,71,655 votes. She is followed by BJD’s new Aska MP Pramila Bisoyi, victorious by 2,04,707 votes.
Sat, May 25, 2019
Rivals call BJP’s Odisha growth ‘one-time benefit of Congress votes’Subscriber Only
May 25, 2019 04:34 IST
The BJD’s share in both Lok Sabha and Assembly was largely intact — between 42 and 44 per cent.
Sat, May 25, 2019
Odisha: State Congress chief Niranjan Patnaik quits over poll debacleSubscriber Only
May 25, 2019 03:59 IST
Patnaik was appointed chief of the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee chief for the second time just over a year ago. He was tasked with reviving the party’s fortunes after its debacle in the local body elections in the state.
Sat, May 25, 2019Naveen secures mandate for fifth term as BJD withstands BJP onslaughtSubscriber Only
May 24, 2019 04:24 IST
Till late on Thursday night, the BJD was leading in 12 out of the 21 Lok seats in Odisha — eight less than its 2014 Lok Sabha polls tally.
Fri, May 24, 2019In 2017-18, BJD received highest donations among regional parties, says ADR reportSubscriber Only
May 22, 2019 01:54 IST
ADR’s report states that the total amount of donations declared by regional parties, including both above and below Rs 20,000, was Rs 54.81 crore, from 2,824 donations.
Wed, May 22, 2019Naveen back as CM but BJP may make inroads: Odisha projectionSubscriber Only
May 20, 2019 02:45 IST
BJD is expected to keep in its column of Aska, Berhampur, Balasore, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur and Kandhamal.
Mon, May 20, 2019
Former Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda gets life imprisonmentSubscriber Only
May 19, 2019 03:24 IST
Panda’s counsel Dipak Pattanayak stated that his client had been charged with many cases after his arrest. “He was acquitted in 52 cases. In this particular case, Panda was charged with IPC 121, 121(A), 124, 353 and provisions under the Arms Act and Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.
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