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BJD demands inclusion of 2 tribal languages in 8th schedule of Constitution
Bhubaneswar: Ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha demanded for inclusion of two tribal languages in eighth schedule of Constitution of India.
Briefing a presser in Bhubaneswar, BJD MLAs Soumya Ranjan Patnaik and Basanti Hembram and…
Parties start preparation for Pipili bypoll
Bhubaneswar: Odisha's three major parties have started preparations for the bypoll to Pipili Assembly constituency slated to be held on April 17.
"We are always prepared for any election. Pipili is an impregnable fort of the Biju Janata…
Focus is on strengthening party’s position in Eastern states: BJP Odisha In-charge
Bhubaneswar: The BJP’s focus has been on strengthening further its position in eastern States including Odisha, informed the party’s Odisha unit In-Charge D. Purandeswari.
Talking to Kanak News channel, Purandeswari said currently the…
‘Metroman’ Sreedharan announced BJP’s CM candidate in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram: Hours after E.Sreedharan, 88, often referred to as Metroman on Thursday said it will be his last working day with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) since work at the Palarivattom flyover was complete ahead of…
Odisha MP wants CM to clear air over heritage development works
Bhubaneswar: In a letter to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, BJP Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi raised questions over the heritage development work carried out by the State government in Shree Kshetra in Puri and Ekamra Kshetra in…
Odisha MLA threatens to immolate self over paddy procurement irregularities
Bhubaneswar: Subash Chandra Panigrahi, the legislator from Deogarh Assembly Constituency, today threatened self-immolation over alleged irregularities in paddy procurement in the State.
Raising the mandi mismanagement issue in the House…
Rift out in open: Congress workers clash in presence of OPCC chief
Bhubaneswar: The rift within Congress worsened as the party witnessed a serious clash between two groups at party's state headquarters in presence of Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) chief Niranjan Patnaik today.
Two groups of…
Opposition lashes out at Odisha govt over border dispute
Bhubaneswar: The Opposition parties on Wednesday cornered the Odisha government over the border dispute issue with Andhra Pradesh and other states.
Participating in an adjournment motion over the border dispute issue, leader of…
Odisha Assembly expresses concern over rising fuel prices
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly on Tuesday expressed concern over the rising fuel price, while the state government said the funds collected through tax is utilised for welfare activities.
Raising the issue of hike in fuel prices…
Former Odisha MLA, associate held in loot case
Phulbani: A former BJD MLA and his associate were arrested in connection with a loot case in Phulbani area of Kandhamal district today. The former BJD legislator from Phulbani, Debendra Kanhar along with his four associates allegedly beat…
