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Sushma Swaraj gives Odisha rallies a miss

Last Updated: Friday, April 11, 2014, 01:34

Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj`s public meetings were cancelled Thursday at the eleventh hour, while BJD chief Naveen Patnaik continued campaigning for party candidates for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections without taking a break.

Sushma Swaraj gives Odisha rallies a miss

Last Updated: Thursday, April 10, 2014, 22:46

Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj`s public meetings were cancelled at the eleventh hour, while BJD chief Naveen Patnaik continued campaigning for party candidates for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections without taking a break.

Odisha holds simultaneous LS, Assembly polls; 67% turnout recorded

Last Updated: Thursday, April 10, 2014, 20:33

Braving intense heat and defying extremist threats, about 67 percent of the electorate Thursday cast their ballot in simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assembly in Odisha, officials said.

BJP complains against Naveen Patnaik`s private secretary

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 22:37

The BJP lodged a formal complaint with the Odisha Chief Electoral Officer against a senior IAS officer accusing him of managing the entire election campaign of the ruling BJD and functioning like an office bearer of the party.

Odisha police`s carrot and stick approach for Maoists

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 20:25

The Odisha Police have taken a carrot and stick approach to prevent Maoists from creating violence during the first phase of simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly polls on Thursday.

Polling to be webcast in Ganjam district

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 19:52

The Ganjam district administration has decided to webcast polling in 19 selected booths in various Assembly constituencies.

Naveen faces crisis of confidence: Hemant Soren

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 19:48

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesdayday claimed that his Odisha counterpart and BJD president Naveen Patnaik was facing crisis of confidence and accused the state government of failing to improve the condition of tribals.

USAID to provide $3.4 mn for Phailin-hit people

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 19:11

The United States, through the US Agency for International Development, will provide USD 3.4 million to NGOs for back-up to recovery activities for Cyclone Phailin-affected communities in Odisha.

Cong LS candidate issued notice for flouting Model Code in Odisha

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 16:58

Election Officer of Kendrapara on Wednesday issued notice to the Congress Lok Sabha candidate Dharanidhar Nayak on charge of violation of Model Code of Conduct, official sources said.

70 houses gutted in Odisha

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 16:51

Over 70 thatched houses were reduced to ashes when a major fire swept through Anduli-Basaghar village under Mahakalpada police station jurisdiction during noon hours on Wednesday.