Odisha: BJD suspends 6 MLAs for cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls

Bhubaneswar, 21/3: The Biju Janata Dal on Saturday suspended six of its MLAs for cross-voting during the recent election to four Rajya Sabha seats from Odisha. The suspended legislators were Chakramani Kanhar of Baliguda seat, Naba Kishor Mallick of Jayadev constituency, Souvic Biswal of Choudwar-Cuttack, Subasini Jena of Basta, Ramakanta Bhoi of Tirtol and Devi…

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Dr. Manveen Kaur Joins as the New Principal of DAV Vedanta International School

Kalahandi, 11/07 : Dr. Manveen Kaur has taken charge as the new Principal of DAV Vedanta International School, Lanjigarh. She officially assumed the responsibilities from outgoing Principal Mr. Sadananda Hota. On this occasion, the school authorities extended a warm welcome and felicitated her. Representatives from the Lanjigarh Press Club, including President Sushil Kumar Bag, Treasurer…

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Byas Barik murder case: Seven accused arrested with deadly weapon

Subarnapur ,11/2– Police have cracked a murder case that took place four months ago near Narayanprasad-Bargaon road under Ghantapada police station in Boudh district. They have arrested seven accused and seized two country-made pistols, 16 live bullets, a blood-stained steel rod, a blood-stained handgun and a turban from the accused. A case has been registered…

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Balasore: Poachers scuffle with Forest Guards in Kuldiha wildlife sanctuary, one arrested

Balasore: A poacher was apprehended while his accomplice escaped during a scuffle with forest guards in the Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary in Balasore district, Odisha, on Sunday night. The arrested poacher has been identified as Madha Singh of Jampada area, while his uncle, another poacher, managed to flee the scene. According to reports, a four-member team of…

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BJP calls Rahul’s tribute to Vajpayee drama, demands apology over controversial tweet

New Delhi, 26/12: The BJP on Monday attacked the Congress and demanded an apology over unsavoury remarks made against former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee by a leader attached to the Congress chief’s office, even as the opposition party distanced itself from the controversy.     Gaurav Pandhi, who is a coordinator with Congress president…

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Vinesh Phogat accused of doping, indiscipline; WFI declares her ineligible to compete till June 26

New Delhi, 9/5:The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Saturday issued a show-cause notice to ace-wrester Vinesh Phogat, accusing her of indiscipline and anti-doping violations. The federation declared her ineligible to compete in domestic events till June 26, 2026 for failing to complete the mandatory six-month notice period required for athletes returning from retirement under…

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