Bhubaneswar, May 3 (IANS) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Sunday targeted the state government over the Rs 4 hike in milk prices by the state-owned Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED), stating that the “double-engine” government has put consumers under severe hardship.The regional party alleged that of the Rs 4 hike, only Rs 1 will go to milk farmers, while the state government will divert the remaining Rs 3 into its coffers.At a press conference held at Sankha Bhavan …
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Bhubaneswar, April 3 (IANS) The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday severely criticised the Odisha government over the merger of Palasa and Ichchapuram with the proposed Vishakhapatnam division of South Coast Railway zone. The party alleged that instead of Odisha receiving more benefits under the BJP government, which came to power with the slogan of “Double Engine, Double Development,” the state is being deprived of its rightful share.Opposition BJD leaders further asserted that duri…
Bhubaneswar, March 27 (IANS) In the wake of the Central Government’s decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre, the main opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday demanded a reduction in the VAT imposed by the Odisha government on fuel, noting that the ruling BJP had made similar demands when it was in the Opposition. In a press statement, BJD spokesperson Dr Lenin Mohanty on Friday stated that due to the ongoing conflict between Israel, the United States, and Ira…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 19 (IANS) The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday demanded the immediate removal of Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena from the Council of Ministers, alleging his involvement in the theft of minor minerals.Addressing a press conference held here on Monday, BJD spokesperson and Media Coordinator Dr. Lenin Mohanty alleged that since the BJP came to power in the state, incidents of sand theft and mining theft have increased alarmingly.He said that the regional party has cons…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 14 (IANS) The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government alleging that ever since the BJP came to power, the administrative system has started to collapse in the state.The party, in a press statement, accused the ruling BJP of now trying to convert the government offices into party offices. The regional party has strongly condemned the alleged misuse of government offices by the ruling BJP.According to the press st…