CBI probe demanded in Odisha mining scam

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 21:53

The opposition Congress and BJP separately reiterated their demand for a CBI probe into the alleged multi-crore-rupee mining scam in Odisha.

Naveen Patnaik dubs Congress "corrupt", BJP "communal"

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 19:01

Hinting that the ruling BJD might be a part of the proposed Third Front in the 2014 General Elections, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik dubbed Congress "corrupt" and BJP "communal".

Plea to bring BJD under information act turned down

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 20:54

The State Information Commission (SIC) of Odisha Friday rejected a plea to bring the state`s ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) under the ambit of the Right to Information Act.

Communal Violence Bill clauses need to re-examined: Jay Panda

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 15:39

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Jay Panda on Saturday refused to comment on the Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence Bill until the final draft is tabled in Parliament.

Three arrested for Congress leader`s murder in Odisha

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 15:04

Three persons, including an alleged contract killer of Uttar Pradesh, were arrested in connection with the murder of a Congress leader in Odisha`s Ganjam district, police said.

India finishes 5th in junior Asian women`s basketball

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 21:19

The Indian basketball team finished fifth in the third FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship for Women by defeating Kazakhstan 84-71.

India face Japan in FIBA Asia U16 c`ship on Saturday

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 16:11

India will take on defending champions Japan in their opening contest of the 3rd FIBA Asia U16 Championship for Women in Colombo on Saturday.

No sleaze video exists, says Kerala solar scam accused

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 15:46

Saritha Nair, the main accused in what has come to be called the solar panel scam in Kerala, has denied reports that a video exists in which she is featured in "compromising positions" with three state ministers and other top officials.

Union minister holds Odisha CM responsible for teacher`s death

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 22:38

Union Minister Srikant Jena sought a CBI probe into the death of a woman teacher in Odisha`s Rayagada, who was allegedly torched for refusing to withdraw a molestation case against her senior.

BJD accuses UPA govt of step-motherly attitude towards Odisha

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 20:34

Alleging step-motherly attitude of the Congress-led UPA government at the Centre towads Odisha, activists of the ruling BJD on Thursday held demonstrations in 18 districts of the state affected by cyclone Phailin and floods.

BJD moves president over delay in cyclone assistance

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 00:42

BJD sought the intervention of President over delay in getting financial assistance from the central government for the Cyclone Phailin-ravaged state.

BSP gets panchayat president`s post in Kerala for first time

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 13:06

For the first time in Kerala, a Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) nominee became the president of a gram panchayat, garnering the support of the Congress-led UDF.