New Delhi: Polling in the third phase of the General Elections 2024 commenced at 7 am today across 93 Parliamentary Constituencies (PCs), witnessing an approximate voter turnout of 61.45% as of 8 pm. Despite the scheduled polling closing at 6 pm, voters were observed waiting in queues at many polling stations, showcasing their eagerness to…
Bhubaneswar: The political landscape in the Pipili Assembly constituency took an unexpected turn as Jagruti Panda, the wife of BJD candidate Rudra Maharathy, filed her nomination as an Independent candidate against her husband from the same seat. Rudra Maharathy, the son of the late MLA from Pipili and former minister Pradeep Maharathy, had filed his…
Koraput: Aspiring scholars, take note! Central University Odisha has officially initiated the registration process for admission to its postgraduate programs for the academic year 2024-2025. Candidates who have successfully appeared for the PGCUET-2024 examination, administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA), are eligible to apply for various postgraduate courses. The programs encompass diverse fields such…
Bhubaneswar: In a unique turn of events, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has initiated an inventive election campaign on social media following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remark regarding the future of the Naveen Patnaik-led government in Odisha. The regional party has unveiled a digital invitation inviting individuals to witness the swearing-in ceremony of BJD…
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik has appointed MLA and seasoned party leader Samir Ranjan Dash as the Observer for Dhenkanal Parliamentary Constituency. Additionally, Arundhati Kumari Devi from Deogarh has been appointed as the State General Secretary of BJD. The announcement of these appointments was made through a press release issued by Organisational…
Bhawanipatna: Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Kartik Pandian stirred the political pot in Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi district, proclaiming Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s imminent ascent to a historic sixth term, slated for June 9. Addressing a spirited election rally, Pandian rallied support for the incumbent CM, asserting that Patnaik’s legacy would be etched in the annals…
Berhampur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi rallied a massive crowd in Berhampur, Odisha, expressing unwavering confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) victory in the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the state. Addressing the enthusiastic gathering near Kanishi Chowk, PM Modi declared that a BJP Chief Minister would assume office in Bhubaneswar on June…
Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) national president, Jagat Prakash Nadda, launched the party’s election manifesto for Odisha on Sunday, urging the people to unseat the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) government for the state’s betterment. Accusing the BJD of governance failure, Nadda asserted that it has faltered in all aspects of governance. During the…
Bhubaneswar: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) announced changes in candidates for five Assembly seats in the state on Sunday. The party’s decision to shuffle candidates reflects its strategic approach to strengthen its position in key constituencies across Odisha. Among the changes, the AICC named Akshaya Acharya as its candidate for the Nilagiri Assembly seat,…
Bhubaneswar: The Congress party has announced Jay Narayan Patnaik as its candidate for the Puri Lok Sabha seat in the forthcoming general elections in Odisha. This decision comes after Sucharita Mohanty relinquished the ticket, citing the denial of party funds as the reason for her withdrawal. In an official statement released on Saturday, the Congress…
