Court asks police to probe rape charge against BJD MLA

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 15:48

A court has directed police to enquire into a complaint of rape against a ruling BJD MLA and his associate in Odisha.

Pipili MLA files affidavit before probe panel

Last Updated: Thursday, November 1, 2012, 00:50

Pradeep Maharathy denied before an enquiry commission that he had any role in the sensational Pipili rape and murder case.

Odisha: Maoists kill BJD ward member

Last Updated: Friday, September 21, 2012, 11:59

About a year after killing a BJD MLA, Maoists shot dead a ward member of the ruling party suspecting him to be a police informer in Odisha`s Nabarangpur district.

Odisha: Wanted Maoist arrested

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 15:10

A Maoist, allegedly involved in obstructing security forces in launching a search for BJD MLA Jhina Hikaka after his abduction in March, was arrested in Odisha`s Koraput district, police said on Tuesday.

Probe ordered into attack on BJD leader

Last Updated: Thursday, June 21, 2012, 16:17

Odisha govt ordered an investigation into the attack of Housen Rabi Gandhi by a rival group in Jaipur district.

BJD MLAs, MPs, ministers hold meeting to counter Mohapatra

Last Updated: Sunday, June 3, 2012, 21:32

With Rajya Sabha MP Pyari Mohan Mohapatra likely to disclose something about Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday, panicked BJD leaders met.

‘Maoists would release audio tape over resignation`

Last Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012, 18:46

Odisha MLA Jhina Hikaka said the ultras are likely to release a fresh audio message which could clear the air over his possible resignation as a legislator.

Hikaka crisis: Oppn criticises Odisha govt`s role

Last Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012, 21:41

The opposition in Odisha on Thursday criticised the state government`s role in handling BJD MLA Jhina Hikaka hostage crisis.

Odisha CM expresses delight over Hikaka`s release

Last Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012, 17:25

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said he was relieved that the BJD MLA would now meet his family, who were quite distressed and anxiously waiting for him.

Fate of BJD MLA uncertain as Maoists squabble

Last Updated: Sunday, April 22, 2012, 14:30

Some Maoists demanded release of all members of rebel-backed CMAS from jail in return for release of Jhina Hikaka while the others want the fate of the MLA decided at a `praja` court.

`SC has not stayed facilitating bail for Maoists`

Last Updated: Thursday, April 19, 2012, 16:45

Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court issued notice to the Centre and Odisha government on a petition seeking to restrain release of jailed Maoists in exchange for the MLA.