In a significant development that could have far-reaching implications for Odisha’s political landscape, Odisha Legislative Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy has dismissed petitions filed by both the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the Congress seeking the disqualification of 11 legislators accused of cross-voting during the Rajya Sabha elections. The decision brings an end, at least for...
A young woman’s death by suicide in Odisha has triggered a major criminal investigation, leading to the arrest of the nephew of a state minister on charges related to alleged harassment and abetment. The incident has drawn widespread public attention and raised concerns about the circumstances that led to the tragic death. According to police...
A major administrative and political controversy has erupted in Odisha after the state government initiated a police investigation into the alleged disappearance of two significant inquiry reports that were reportedly submitted to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) during the previous administration. The development has led to the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) and...
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Leader of the Opposition in Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, was admitted to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar on Sunday due to age-related health issues, party officials confirmed. According to senior BJD leaders, the hospital is expected to release a detailed health bulletin soon. The 78-year-old former Odisha Chief...
Odisha’s Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra has filed a complaint with the Dhenkanal Town Police, claiming he was defrauded of Rs 25 lakh in a land transaction that dates back to 2021. At that time, Patra was a company director and was approached by an individual from Banasingh, which falls under...