The CM, however, did not mention under which circumstances he forsook his own candidate in favour of the BJP.
23 Jun 2019 1:58 AM
A review by the BJP has blamed its loss on the saffron party’s own election strategy, which remained “unclear and flip flop”.
23 Jun 2019 1:53 AM
Marandi's remark, which has offended the servitors of Haribaldev Jew temple at Baripada, is being circulated widely on social media.
22 Jun 2019 9:15 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday invited heads of all parties for the meeting to discuss the idea.
18 Jun 2019 4:49 PM
Speculation is also rife that the Biju Janata Dal was eyeing the post of Lok Sabha deputy speaker.
12 Jun 2019 1:04 AM
People continue to debate how Modi and Shah met their second successive defeat at the hands of maverick politician.
07 Jun 2019 1:46 AM
The council will meet on May 29, 2020 to mark the first year in government and review the delivery of manifesto promises.
06 Jun 2019 1:09 AM
Vardhan has written to the Chief Ministers of these states, which had refused to join the scheme.
05 Jun 2019 8:14 PM
Patnaik had also informed ministers that state government would have to apprise people on implementation of promises made during elections.
05 Jun 2019 2:37 PM
In the assembly elections of Odisha, Patro had defeated BJP's Pinky Pradhan in Digapahandi constituency.
01 Jun 2019 4:52 PM
Patnaik was administered oath of office and secrecy by governor Ganeshi Lal in a grand ceremony held at the Idco Exhibition Ground.
30 May 2019 5:24 AM
It is the first time Patnaik has taken oath in an open public ground. In 2000, 2004, 2009 and 2014, he was sworn in at Raj Bhavan.
29 May 2019 8:34 AM
Odisha governor Ganeshi Lal will administer oath of office to the MLAs at 10.30 am on Wednesday.
29 May 2019 3:37 AM
The OPCC leaders, who were very vocal on the chit fund scam and bayed for the blood of the Patnaik government over the issue, have also kept mum.
27 May 2019 6:48 AM
BJD put up a tough fight against BJP and managed to retain 12 of 21 Lok Sabha seats in the state.
26 May 2019 2:27 PM
While five women won from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), two emerged victorious from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
26 May 2019 1:28 AM
Patnaik became Chief Minister of Odisha in 1997. From then on he never lost in the five Assembly elections held in the state.
23 May 2019 9:24 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Rs 1,000 crore assistance for Odisha and he also did an ariel survey of cyclone ravaged area.
13 May 2019 5:15 AM
Heads of 6 regional parties, strong in 185 seats, to be game changers.
12 May 2019 5:53 AM
Cyclone Fani which made landfall in Puri district on May 3 left a trail of destruction in the state.
11 May 2019 4:04 PM