Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Amar Patnaik on Tuesday said that the party delegation that met with the Election Commission urged the poll panel to develop a mechanism for involving citizen groups to co-monitor the election process.
Odisha Assembly Speaker on Tuesday suspended Congress MLA Tara Bahinipati from the house for 7 days for "unparliamentary behavior" following a scuffle between BJP and Congress MLAs.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Jayanarayan Mishra on Tuesday termed the ruckus in the Odisha assembly as "unfortunate," saying that the current government is working for the development of the state.
Congress MLAs on Tuesday staged a protest against the BJP-led Odisha government outside the Legislative Assembly over the alleged rising incidents of crimes against women in the state.
Congress MP Saptagiri Ulaka files an adjournment motion in Lok Sabha, citing rising crimes against women and children in Odisha, and demanding action against negligent officials.
The Congress MLAs protested in the Odisha Assembly premises on Monday, against the alleged rise in the incidents of crimes committed against women in the state.
Patra also alleged that the BJP tried to change the name of the state's sports awards which were in the name of Biju Patnaik, and the date of Panchayati Raj Diwas, which was earlier on the birth anniversary of Biju Patnaik.
Former cricketer Yograj Singh launched a scathing tirade at ex-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq for his remark about testing the Indian side against Pakistan in 10 Tests, 10 ODIs and 10 T20Is.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) congratulated Team India on their magnificent triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. India showcased their cricketing supremacy, emerging victorious in dominant fashion and reaffirming their place as the top-ranked side in both ODIs and T20