Markandey Katju stirs up controversy, writes derogatory remarks about Odisha and its people – Read here
Former Supreme Court Justice Markandey Katju later apologised on Facebook for his remarks.
Oct 14, 2016, 18:32 PM IST
Opposition forces Rajya Sabha adjournment protesting Aadhaar-linked benefits
A united opposition on Thursday disrupted Rajya Sabha proceedings protesting against making Aadhaar card mandatory for availing government benefits like subsidised LPG, PDS supplies and pensions, forcing its adjournment thrice since morning.
Jul 28, 2016, 13:26 PM IST
Centre will not harm Odisha's interests: Uma Bharti
Union Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti on Tuesday said the state of Odisha is very close to her heart and asserted that the central government will not do anything or allow anything to happen that will hamper its interests.
Jul 26, 2016, 14:42 PM IST
Bring back Kohinoor diamond, gift it to Jagannath Temple: BJD MP
Bhupinder Singh (BJD) said Maharaja Ranjit Singh had willed that the Kohinoor diamond be given to Jagannath Temple.
May 03, 2016, 13:10 PM IST
Budget session resumes today, Congress set to corner Govt over Uttarakhand issue
The second part of Parliament's Budget session beginning on Monday is going to be a stormy affair, as the Congress is all set to seek a discussion on the imposition of President's rule in Uttarakhand, despite government's claim that the matter being sub-judice it cannot be deliberated upon.
Apr 25, 2016, 06:57 AM IST
Opposition seeks Odisha minister's sacking in chit fund scam
The opposition Congress and BJP on Thursday sought the sacking of Odisha Food Minister Sanjay Dasburma after he was issued notice by the CBI for allegedly accepting a car as gift from a chit fund firm.
Apr 07, 2016, 20:29 PM IST
BJD plans overseas celebrations of Biju birth centenary
The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Thursday said it will celebrate the birth centenary of party leader and former chief minister Biju Patnaik across the globe from March 5.
Mar 03, 2016, 21:57 PM IST
Naveen Patnaik becomes BJD president seventh time
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik was lected on Sunday unopposed as president of ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) for the seventh consecutive time.
Feb 28, 2016, 14:16 PM IST
Air India alters flight schedule for ministers, passengers left stranded for 7 hours
Air India passengers were left stranded after a flight from New Delhi to Bhopal was delayed for seven hours following a holdup by some politicians.
Jan 09, 2016, 13:03 PM IST
Congress member caught on camera watching obscene video in Odisha Assembly
A Congress legislator was on Monday caught on camera while allegedly watching an obscene video clip on his mobile phone in the Odisha Assembly. The legislator has denied the allegation.
Dec 15, 2015, 08:52 AM IST
Uproar in Odisha Assembly over 'locking' of girls during CM's visit
The Odisha Assembly on Friday witnessed repeated adjournments with opposition Congress demanding unconditional apology from Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik over alleged locking of some girl students during his visit to a city college.
Dec 04, 2015, 16:04 PM IST
Six Opposition Rajya Sabha MPs move breach of privilege notice against Jay Panda
Members from at least six opposition parties on Friday moved a notice alleging breach of privilege and contempt of Rajya Sabha against Lok Sabha MP of BJD, Baijayant Jay Panda for his write up calling for "reducing" the power of the Upper House.
Dec 04, 2015, 15:21 PM IST
Odisha Assembly begins on stormy note
The Winter Session of the Odisha Assembly began on Tuesday on a stormy note, with opposition parties creating a ruckus as they sought a discussion on farmer suicides.
Dec 01, 2015, 14:52 PM IST
Odisha CM gives success mantra to students
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday handed out a 3-C success mantra to students in the state.
Nov 23, 2015, 21:02 PM IST
