Bhubaneswar: Odisha BJP president Manmohan Samal has asked former chief minister Naveen Patnaik to convince and not confuse MPs by writing letters on the estimated loss of Rs 12,000 crore per annum after implementation of the MMDR Amendment Act, 20206.Samal, who is also a member of the Rajya Sabha, alleged that the BJD president and…
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed new office-bearers while restructuring its organizational setup at the national level. Two prominent BJP leaders from Odisha have found places in the new team.BJP national president Nitin Nabin has appointed altogether 13 vice presidents, nine general secretaries, 16 secretaries and some other office-bearers as part of the shake-up.Two…
Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik has demanded the resignation of School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond, citing widespread errors in textbooks used by children across Odisha. Patnaik stressed that Gond should set an example by stepping down, similar to Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s precedent in the past.Patnaik remarked, “Children’s textbooks in Odisha contain numerous…
The demonstrations were held across Bihar following a ‘Bihar Bandh’ call over the ongoing NEET examination issue, with students demanding reforms in the education system and action over the alleged irregularities in the examination process..Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, vandalised and toppled police vehicles during the protest in Patna, prompting…
Questioning the BJP government in Odisha over its failure to fulfil its poll promise of recommending a CBI inquiry into the murder of her father, former Minister Naba Das, ex-Jharsuguda MLA Dipali Das on Monday demanded a similar probe into the mysterious death of the mother of Jharsuguda MLA Tankadhar Tripathy.Questioning the BJP government in…
Spiritual Tirupati visit marks actor Trisha’s birthday during elections.Popular South Indian actor Trisha Krishnan visited the holy Tirumala temple in Tirupati today to offer prayers on her 43rd birthday. This spiritual trip coincides with the highly anticipated counting of votes for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Visuals of the actor at the shrine surfaced early…
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has issued a suspension order against former Bhadrak Lok Sabha MP Manjulata Mandal and her husband, former Dhamnagar MLA Muktikanta Mandal, citing anti-party activities. According to an official letter dated April 6, 2026, from BJD Vice President Pratap Jena, both leaders have been suspended with immediate effect. Manjulata Mandal,…
