The Biju Janata Dal (BJD), which once stood as an impregnable fortress in Odisha’s political landscape, is currently witnessing an unprecedented internal upheaval. The recent suspension of six young MLAs on charges of cross-voting during the Rajya Sabha elections is not merely a disciplinary act; it is the manifestation of a deep-seated, volcanic resentment that […]
Read More Text.Bhubaneswar: In a dramatic escalation of the internal turmoil within the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Barabati-Cuttack MLA Souvic Biswal has launched a scathing attack on party president Naveen Patnaik. Following his suspension from the party for cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha elections, Biswal broke his silence, framing his rebellion not as a political shift, but as […]
Read More Text.New Delhi: Against the backdrop of the intensifying conflict in the Middle East, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level review meeting to assess India’s preparedness and the potential impact on critical sectors. The discussions primarily focused on safeguarding the supply chains for petroleum, crude oil, gas, electricity, and fertilizers. The meeting saw the participation of […]
Read More Text.Bhubaneswar: Celebrating the spirit of conservation on World Water Day 2026, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched a massive suite of developmental projects worth ₹2,612 crore. During the state-level function held at the Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Centre, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stones for 17 projects valued at ₹2,292 crore and inaugurated 124 completed […]
Read More Text.Bhubaneswar: For the past few days, residents of Bhubaneswar have been under increasing pressure from the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) to pay a “User Fee” for waste management. While many citizens have already paid the amount as directed by BMC officials, a growing wave of concern regarding the legal validity of this fee has sparked a […]
Read More Text.Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to preserve the sanctity of religious sites and protect the youth from substance abuse, the Standing Committee on Excise has issued a series of stringent recommendations to the Odisha Excise Department. Most notably, the committee has recommended a complete ban on liquor shops within a 1-kilometer radius of the Puri Jagannath […]
Read More Text.Bhubaneswar: In a major disciplinary move, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has suspended six of its MLAs for defying the party whip and engaging in cross-voting during the recently concluded Rajya Sabha elections in Odisha. The decision was finalized following a high-level meeting of the BJD’s Political Affairs Committee held on Wednesday evening. The announcement was […]
Read More Text.Bhubaneswar: Pakhala, the quintessential fermented rice dish of Odisha, has officially entered the Guinness World Records. To celebrate the popularity of this traditional summer staple, the State Tourism Department organized a mega state-level ‘Pakhala Parba’ (Pakhala Festival) at Panthanivas, Bhubaneswar. The highlight of the event was the preparation of a massive 1,174 kilograms of Pakhala, made using […]
Read More Text.Bhubaneswar: The internal crisis within the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has taken an unprecedented and aggressive turn. The six party MLAs, who were served show-cause notices for cross-voting in the recent Rajya Sabha elections, have not only refused to back down but have launched a high-stakes legal counter-offensive against the party leadership. Led by Banki MLA […]
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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police has achieved unprecedented success in its anti-narcotics campaign, destroying illegal ganja cultivation worth ₹1,444 crore, seizing ganja worth ₹1,346 crore, confiscating 1,862 litres of hashish oil valued at ₹200 crore, recovering brown sugar worth ₹41.7 crore, and impounding cough syrup worth ₹10.17 crore between January 1, 2025, and February 28, 2026. During this […]
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