Naveen Patnaik opposes delimitation exerciseBJD chief Naveen Patnaik has opposed the proposed delimitation exercise, despite supporting the women's quota. He urged Odisha CM Mohan Cha...
16 Apr, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: From the shadows to the centre stageIndia is set to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, a law reserving seats for women in Parliament and state assemblies. This move a...
12 Apr, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
SC asks states to treat rising child trafficking cases as grave; seeks coordinated actionThe Supreme Court has sounded the alarm on the alarming rise of child trafficking in India, underscoring the need for immediate interventio...
09 Apr, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
A town divided: Inside Perumbavoor’s migrant flashpoint, where drugs, fear and politics collideA signboard in Perumbavoor, Kerala, warns against drug peddling and prostitution, highlighting tensions between local residents and migrant...
05 Apr, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
The 'Biju way' of proactive security strategyBiju Patnaik's strategic vision challenged India's non-alignment policy during critical national security moments. His approach involved se...
02 Apr, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Humane Sagar’s untimely passing at 34: All about the Odia singer’s life, struggles, and timeless musical legacyRenowned Odia singer Humane Sagar passed away at 34 after a brief illness at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. Known for his soulful voice, Sagar rose to ...
17 Nov, 2025, 10.28 PM IST
8 Opposition parties declare 'Odisha Bandh' on July 17 over Balasore student deathIn response to the tragic death of a 20-year-old student who self-immolated after alleged sexual harassment, eight opposition parties have ...
15 Jul, 2025, 05.24 PM IST
"Petty mindset," Dharmendra Pradhan slams Rahul Gandhi for politicising Balasore self-immolation caseUnion Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday strongly criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his comments on the death of a 20-year-ol...
15 Jul, 2025, 05.24 PM IST
Assault on Federalism: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin writes to 7 CMs for JAC meet on March 22Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has announced a Joint Action Committee with political parties from multiple states to oppose the Centre's delimitat...
08 Mar, 2025, 12.15 AM IST
Mukesh Khanna apologises for comments on Odisha and Bihar audiences' intellect in his 'Kalki 2898 AD'movie reviewActor Mukesh Khanna received criticism for his comments on the film 'Kalki 2898 AD', where he suggested that audiences in Bihar and Odisha ...
10 Jul, 2024, 05.10 PM IST
Will secure more than three-fourths majority in the assembly, says BJD's VK PandianVK Pandian, a former bureaucrat now associated with the BJD, discusses various aspects of the ongoing elections in Odisha and addresses all...
22 May, 2024, 12.03 AM IST
BJD's Tathagata Satpathy quits active politicsThe 62-year-old Satpathy, who was the BJD’s chief whip during the 16th Lok Sabha, said he’d convey his decision to his Chief Minister Navee...
05 Mar, 2019, 09.24 PM IST
Odisha House passes resolution seeking 33 pc reservation for women in state assemblies, ParliamentThe members of the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD), opposition Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supported the resolution.
21 Nov, 2018, 01.27 PM IST
Mahanadi dispute can be resolved in minutes: Raman SinghSingh, clarified that the purpose of his visit to Odisha is to clear the air of misunderstanding among the Odia people on the Mahanadi row.
09 Feb, 2017, 04.44 PM IST
CAIT wants PM Narendra Modi to hold special session for GST BillWith GST, the trading community will also get rid of multiple taxes and authorities, potentially reducing the load of paper compliance.
17 Aug, 2015, 10.36 PM IST
Dilip Tirkey confident of 'defending' challenges from heavyweightsRajya Sabha member Tirkey is making his debut in electoral politics on a BJD ticket from the tribal belt of Sundargarh, also called the nur...
27 Mar, 2014, 12.54 PM IST
Naveen Patnaik distributes free mobile phone sets among farmersOdisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today distributed 5,000 mobile phone sets among farmers while launching the scheme.
18 Jun, 2013, 11.19 PM IST