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CBI probe demanded in Odisha mining scam

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 21:53

The opposition Congress and BJP separately reiterated their demand for a CBI probe into the alleged multi-crore-rupee mining scam in Odisha.

Naveen Patnaik dubs Congress "corrupt", BJP "communal"

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 19:01

Hinting that the ruling BJD might be a part of the proposed Third Front in the 2014 General Elections, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik dubbed Congress "corrupt" and BJP "communal".

Plea to bring BJD under information act turned down

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 20:54

The State Information Commission (SIC) of Odisha Friday rejected a plea to bring the state`s ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) under the ambit of the Right to Information Act.

Communal Violence Bill clauses need to re-examined: Jay Panda

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 15:39

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Jay Panda on Saturday refused to comment on the Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence Bill until the final draft is tabled in Parliament.

Three arrested for Congress leader`s murder in Odisha

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 15:04

Three persons, including an alleged contract killer of Uttar Pradesh, were arrested in connection with the murder of a Congress leader in Odisha`s Ganjam district, police said.

Union minister holds Odisha CM responsible for teacher`s death

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 22:38

Union Minister Srikant Jena sought a CBI probe into the death of a woman teacher in Odisha`s Rayagada, who was allegedly torched for refusing to withdraw a molestation case against her senior.

BJD accuses UPA govt of step-motherly attitude towards Odisha

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 20:34

Alleging step-motherly attitude of the Congress-led UPA government at the Centre towads Odisha, activists of the ruling BJD on Thursday held demonstrations in 18 districts of the state affected by cyclone Phailin and floods.

BJD moves president over delay in cyclone assistance

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 00:42

BJD sought the intervention of President over delay in getting financial assistance from the central government for the Cyclone Phailin-ravaged state.

Srikant Jena claims secret ties between Naveen and Narendra Modi

Last Updated: Monday, September 16, 2013, 20:32

Congress leader Srikant Jena claimed that Naveen Patnaik continued to harbour secret relationship with BJP`s PM candidate Narendra Modi.

Miscreants attack BJD candidate for BMC polls

Last Updated: Monday, September 16, 2013, 15:52

Unidentified miscreants allegedly attacked a BJD candidate for Berhampur Municipal Corporation polls with sharp razors at Shastri Nagar.

BJD opposes shifting of East Coast Railway headquarters

Last Updated: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 14:09

Union Minister of Tribal Affairs VK Chandra Deo has demanded shifting the headquarters of the East Coast Railway from Odisha to Andhra Pradesh.

Reward on Odisha legislator`s killers hiked

Last Updated: Monday, September 2, 2013, 21:52

Odisha Police Monday increased five-fold the reward money for information on two Maoists wanted in the killing of a ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) legislator two years ago, an official said.