Bhubaneswar, March 12 (IANS) Odisha Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Thursday advised people not to panic over the supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), petrol and diesel across the state, assuring that there is sufficient stock of these fuels.The minister chaired a high-level meeting at Lokseva Bhavan here to review the availability and supply chain of LPG, petrol and diesel across the state.“The minister conducted a thorough review of the distribution p…
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Bhubaneswar, March 3 (IANS) Former Union Minister and noted hotelier Dilip Ray on Tuesday announced to contest the Rajya Sabha elections as an independent candidate. Speaking to media persons, Ray said, “I will be filing the nomination as an independent candidate for the Rajya Sabha polls on March 5. I have talked to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Odisha BJP chief Manmohan Samal and secured their support.”The senior politician, who was elected to the upper …
Bhubaneswar, March 2 (IANS) The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to field three candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Following a high-level meeting of party MLAs held here on Monday, a senior leader informed the media that the BJP would contest three Rajya Sabha seats.He added that the party’s Central leadership will announce the names of candidates soon. During the meeting, all party MLAs were instructed to remain present at the time of filing of nominations by the …
Bhubaneswar, Feb 26 (IANS) The tragic death of a farmer in the Rajnagar area of Kendrapara district, reportedly due to harassment during paddy procurement, has triggered a political war of words in the state. The deceased farmer, identified as Trilochan Nayak, was from Junagadi village under the Rajnagar block of Kendrapara district. As per reports, Nayak received a message regarding the sale of his paddy at the nearby Mandi on January 16. The farmer’s efforts to get his paddy procured at the …
Bhubaneswar, Feb 24 (IANS) The opposition Biju Janata (BJD) on Tuesday held a massive demonstration of farmers at the Lower PMG in Bhubaneswar over the state government’s alleged anti-farmer policies and the deteriorating law-and-order situation in the state. Thousands of BJD workers and leaders gathered at the Master Canteen Square here and later in a rally reached the Lower PMG, where a huge meeting was held.Addressing the gathering, BJD president and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnai…
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The India AI Impact Summit 2026 commenced on Monday at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in the country’s push towards becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally inaugurated the event, which has drawn technological experts, start-up founders, policymakers, and representatives from numerous countries.The gathering focuses on the transformative potential of AI across critical sectors such as he…
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) BJP National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Wednesday raised questions about Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member Mahua Moitra’s alleged tax evasion and “abetment” under the income tax law.Bhandari posted documents and references on his X handle in this regard and said, “Rather than filing fake cases in an attempt to intimidate people on social media; she should answer.”He questioned whether she engaged in “wilful tax evasion” and abetment under income tax laws thro…
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Uproar erupted in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday as opposition and treasury benches tried to disrupt proceedings over allegations of coercion in the upcoming Telangana municipal elections, scheduled for Wednesday.BJP MP T. Lakshman (Uttar Pradesh) raised a serious concern, claiming “that a tribal candidate from Telangana had died by suicide after being allegedly compelled by a state minister to withdraw his nomination from the polls.”Lakshman accused the ruling dispensat…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 3 (IANS) The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the main opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) engaged in a war of words over the quality and credibility of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Addressing a press conference here on Monday, BJD leaders alleged that despite meeting the Election Commission of India (ECI) twice and submitting written representations over alleged irregularities in the 2024 elections, several key questions still remain unanswered.Senior BJD leader and p…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament on Sunday, political leaders from across states have expressed optimism that the budget will prioritise farmers, women and other sections of society, while also giving fresh momentum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Viksit Bharat.Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, speaking to reporters, said, “The Union Budget is being presented in Parliament today…