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…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘Yellow’ alert for 19 districts in Odisha, forecasting thunderstorms with lightning over the next 24 hours. Additionally, heatwave conditions are expected to prevail in several districts during the same period. In its midday weather bulletin, the IMD warned of thunderstorms accompanied by gusty surface winds reaching…
Bhubaneswar: With the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha drawing near, the Congress party has unveiled its list of 40 star campaigners set to spearhead its electoral campaign in the state. At the forefront of the campaign trail is AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, whose seasoned leadership promises to galvanize party supporters and mobilize voters…
Bhubaneswar: In an unexpected turn of events, Congress Lok Sabha candidate Sucharita Mohanty from Puri has returned her party ticket after being denied funding for her campaign, dealing a blow to the party’s electoral prospects in the constituency. Sources indicate that Mohanty’s decision to return the ticket stemmed from the lack of financial support for…
Koraput: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Supremo and star campaigner Naveen Patnaik commenced his whirlwind election campaign today in Koraput district, setting the stage for a spirited electoral battle. Addressing a massive gathering at the OMP Ground in Koraput, Naveen Patnaik expressed gratitude to the thousands of enthusiastic supporters who braved the scorching heat to attend…
Bhubaneswar: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to visit Bhubaneswar, the Commissionerate Police has rolled out extensive security arrangements to ensure a smooth and secure visit during his stay in the city. Addressing the media on Saturday, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Prateek Singh outlined the security measures in place for the Prime Minister’s visit….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State government has transferred Sujata Rout Karthikeyan from her position as Commissioner cum Secretary of the Mission Shakti Department to the role of Special Secretary in the Finance Department. The decision was announced today, marking a notable shift in the bureaucratic landscape of the state. Alongside her transfer from the Mission Shakti…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC Women has garnered praise from FIFA for their remarkable triumph in the Indian Women’s League (IWL) 2023-24 season. Gianni Infantino, the President of FIFA, extended his congratulations to Odisha FC in a letter addressed to Kalyan Chaubey, the President of All India Football Federation (AIFF). In the letter, Infantino lauded Odisha FC…
