Bhubaneswar:4/6/26: As expected in political circles, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday announced former Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Debashish Samantaray as its candidate for the June 18 Rajya Sabha by-election in Odisha. The Central Election Committee of the BJP has granted its approval to the names for the biennial Rajya Sabha elections to be held in various states ...

Bhubaneswar:27/5/26:The Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially announced the schedule for the Rajya Sabha by-election from Odisha following the resignation of former member Debashish Samantaray. The bypoll will be held on June 18, 2026, to fill the vacant seat in the Council of States. According to the official press note issued by the Election Commission on May 27, 2026, ...

Kolkota:9/5/26:Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday took oath as the Chief Minister of the first BJP-ruled West Bengal government, along with four other members of the state Council of Ministers led by him. The other five members of the state Council of Ministers who were sworn in on Saturday include the former national vice-president and former state president of the BJP in ...

Bhubaneswar:22/2/26:The Odisha unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a crucial core committee meeting to deliberate on the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Party leaders have initiated preparations, focusing on potential candidates and overall strategy. The meeting took place on Sunday at the state party office, attended by top leaders. Discussions centred on the party’s approach and a probable list ...

Bhubaneswar: 18/12/25:In a significant development reflecting sensitivity to public opinion, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators in Odisha have formally requested Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to reconsider the recent increase in salaries and allowances for MLAs and former legislators. A crucial meeting of the BJP legislative party was held today at the party’s state headquarters in Bhubaneswar. Health and Parliamentary ...

Bhubaneswar:29/8/25:In a vibrant and engaging session, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik met with the newly appointed Student and Youth Presidents of Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD) and Biju Yuva Janata Dal (BYJD) at Naveen Niwas. The meeting, attended by the newly appointed advisors of both wings, focused on empowering Odisha’s youth to lead with ...

Bhubaneswar:8/7/24:In a powerful and forward-looking address, BJP Odisha President Manmohan Samal, after reassuming the party leadership, emphasised the unwavering contribution of grassroots workers and detailed his vision for Odisha’s development through 2036. Reiterating the slogan “nothing is impossible,” Samal credited party workers for transforming BJP from a “signboard party” to a ruling force. “It’s because of our workers that we ...

Bhubaneswar:22/5/25: Tensions over reservation policies escalated in Bhubaneswar as the Congress party launched a 24-hour protest on Gandhi Marg, demanding a caste-based census and a 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in education and employment sectors. The dharna, marked by sloganeering and placards, underscored the party’s resolve to fight for OBC rights across the state, from urban centers to ...

Bhubaneswar:19/4/25:In a spirited address at the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) State Council Meeting held at the party headquarters in Bhubaneswar, BJD President and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to Odisha’s development, pride, and empowerment. Taking charge as the party president for the ninth consecutive term, Patnaik expressed gratitude to the party cadre for their trust and ...

Bhubaneswar:16/4/25:The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has officially announced the elected presidents for 18 organisational districts. The announcement was made by Pratap Keshari Deb, the State Returning Officer, at the BJD Election Office located in Sankha Bhawan, Forest Park, Unit-VI, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This election marks a significant step in the party’s efforts to strengthen its leadership and organizational structure across various ...