Bhubaneswar, March 10 (IANS) In a major jolt to the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD), senior party leader and former Lok Sabha MP Rabindra Kumar Jena on Tuesday resigned from the primary membership of the BJD. In a letter addressed to the BJD president and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik, Jena tendered his resignation from the party, citing personal reasons.“For many years, I have remained a disciplined member of the party, strengthened its organisation while serving the people…
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Bhubaneswar, Feb 11 (IANS) A local court in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday sentenced a drug peddler to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment after finding him guilty of involvement in the illegal drug trade under the provisions of the NDPS Act.The 31-year-old convict, identified as Prakash Sethy alias Pappu of Keonjhar district, has also been directed to pay a fine of Rs 1 lakh. In case of failure to pay the fine amount, he will have to undergo an additional one-year term of imprisonment.“On May 21, 2025,…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 4 (IANS) Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Wednesday flagged off three Tourism Caravans at Dhauli near Bhubaneswar, aiming to boost the tourism sector in the state. According to an official statement, the Caravan tourism, offering both transport and accommodation, offers visitors an exclusive and immersive way to explore destinations, providing greater flexibility, privacy, and freedom of movement. Caravan Tourism involves travelling in a custom-built vehicle equipp…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 3 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said universities have a special responsibility to act as catalysts of inclusive growth, innovation and social transformation. Addressing a gathering at the Convocation ceremony of Fakir Mohan University in Balasore district of Odisha, Murmu said that the growth, security and technological development of all sections of society will accelerate the country’s progress.”All universities in the country have a crucial role to play in this …
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will undertake a six-day visit to Odisha and Chhattisgarh from February 2 to 7, 2026, focusing on education, tribal welfare, cultural promotion, and developmental initiatives in tribal-dominated regions, a press communique has said. The President is scheduled to arrive in Bhubaneswar on the evening of February 2, marking the start of her itinerary in Odisha. On February 3, she will attend the convocation ceremony of Fakir Mohan University in Balas…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 1 (IANS) The law-and-order situation in Odisha emerged as a primary political flashpoint in 2025, with a series of high-profile crimes against women putting the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government on the defensive.The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the Congress party maintained sustained pressure on the administration throughout the year, citing a spike in atrocities. This political confrontation followed the BJP’s ascension to power in 2024, shifting the stat…