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Tuesday's incident came five months after another woman journalist filed a complaint against Mohanty. (Photo: Twitter)

He abused me, pulled my arm: Journalist misbehaved by BJD MP, FIR registered

Mohanty, however, denied the allegation, even as visuals of the incident were broadcast by local TV channels.

07 Nov 2019 6:38 PM

Chandrasekhar Sahu slapped Sangram Sahu, former Gajapati District Youth Congress president, who had attended the meeting to join the ruling BJD. (Photo: video screengrab)

Watch: Senior BJD MP slap young party worker on stage at party meet

‘The MP did not slap me but only chided by just touching my cheek just like elder brother,’ the worker who got slapped said.

25 Sep 2019 5:14 PM

The BJD and the BJP fought the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in the state in April-May as bitter rivals. (Photo: File)

Odisha BJP leader says, 'Patnaik became CM with our blessings', sparks row

Nayak, however, retracted his comments a few hours later, asserting that the BJP continues to be the Opposition party.

12 Sep 2019 1:17 PM

Mohapatra has long been detested by Odisha's long-standing CM Naveen Patnaik since he was ousted from his party right before the 2000 assembly polls. (Photo: File)

Odisha's Patkura Bypoll underway, battle begins between BJP and BJD

It will be a high-stake affair as there are speculations that it could be the last election that Mohapatra contests.

20 Jul 2019 3:52 PM

To meet the growing demand for international travel, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday urged the Centre to start direct flight between Bhubaneswar and Dubai. (Photo: File)

Naveen Patnaik requests Centre for direct flight from Bhubaneswar to Dubai

Patnaik made the request in a letter to Minister of State for Civil Aviation Hardeep Singh Puri.

13 Jul 2019 4:39 PM

The party president, who is also the chief minister of Odisha shared tips and tricks with the legislators to achieve success in politics. (Photo: File)

Be simple and humble: Naveen Patnaik's 'guru mantra' to new BJD MLAs

Patnaik said this while meeting the newly elected MLAs over breakfast at Naveen Niwas, his residence.

03 Jul 2019 6:06 PM

A few photos of the BJD flag on the jawan’s coffin went viral on social media on Thursday night and quickly triggered an outrage. (Photo: Twitter | @AmitabhMohanty9)

BJD facing flak over party flag on coffin of Odisha jawan martyred in Pulwama

Ajit Sahoo of 44 Rashtriya Rifles was killed when militants attacked patrol vehicle with an IED in Arihal village of Pulwama district.

21 Jun 2019 5:08 PM

The BJD government is in power in Odisha since 2000 and in the recently held Assembly elections the regional party won 112 seats in the 147-member state Assembly. (Photo: PTI)

CM tells ministers to submit report cards of their depts every month

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

Patnaik was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Ganeshi Lal in a grand ceremony at the Idco Exhibition Ground here. (Photo:ANI | Twitter)

Naveen Patnaik takes oath as Odisha CM for fifth consecutive term

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

The new legislators held talks with party chief and also posed for a photograph, flashing the victory sign with Patnaik, after the meeting held in Bhubaneshwar. (Photo: ANI)

Newly elected BJD MPs meet Naveen Patnaik

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

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Pinaki Misra. (Photo: ANI)

Congress needs to 'reinvent' itself: BJD leader Pinaki Misra

"Congress, like the left movement, is over. I see the future of Indian politics as BJP versus federal forces," BJD MP added.

25 May 2019 3:07 PM

Naveen Patnaik has continued his vice-like grip over Odisha with his party, BJD, leading in 110 seats in the 147-member House and himself set to become the chief minister for the fifth consecutive term. (Photo: File)

17th Lok Sabha results, Odisha: BJD gains majority, Patnaik to become CM for 5th term

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

A collective prediction of Kanak News and News18 Odia for the Odisha Assembly Election 2019 projects Naveen Patnaik led BJD’s win. (Photo: File)

Odisha Assembly Election results: BJD sweeps to power in state

The Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha took place simultaneously in four phases on April 11, 18, 23 and 29.

23 May 2019 7:47 AM

BJP Vice President Jay Panda (Photo: Twitter)

Jay Panda doesn't discard BJD's possibility of joining NDA

'BJP will keep an open mind if other parties want to join their coalition seeing the national mood,' says Panda

22 May 2019 12:57 PM

'In 2009, the Exit Polls gave us 6 or 7 seats out of 21 in Odisha but we won 14. Also, in 2014, the Exit Polls gave us 12-14 seats but we won 20 out of 21. Similarly, this time also, all the Exit Polls will be proven wrong,' said Patra. (Photo: ANI)

BJD will play a prominent role in govt formation at Centre: BJD spokesperson

Sasmit Patra is confident that BJD will form the govt for the 5th consecutive time in Odisha.

20 May 2019 9:03 AM

Addressing a rally in Odisha in the tribal dominated Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha constituency, Shah said people across the country have resolved that Narendra Modi will become the Prime Minister again. (Photo: File)

Odisha can develop only if BJD govt is thrown out: Amit Shah

Shah also hit out at previous Congress-led UPA Government accusing it of having failed to deal with Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.

27 Apr 2019 3:05 PM

OPCC president Niranjan Patnaik and another BJD nominee were among 11 persons injured (Photo: FIle)

Pre-poll violence: EC magistrate, Cong chief, BJD candidate injured in Bhubaneswar

22 Apr 2019 3:59 PM

Panda also questioned claims made by the Naveen Patnaik led government that development projects were completed successfully. (Photo: ANI)

Patnaik cries like school boy, making wild allegations: Baijayant Panda

Panda said on Sunday that Patnaik was making 'wild, unsubstantiated allegations.'

22 Apr 2019 9:35 AM

The Congress poll manifesto will give an open license to those who misguide peaceful tribals in forests, Modi said referring to naxals. (Photo: ANI)

Does it behove Rahul to label all Modis as thieves: PM in Korba

Modi also accused the Congress of being 'hand in glove with naxals'.

16 Apr 2019 12:14 PM

Amit Shah held a rally in Chhattisgarh and Odisha on Friday. (Photo: File)

Naxal attack political conspiracy, CBI should probe it: Amit Shah in Chhattisgarh

Addressing a poll rally in Rajnandgaon, Shah said Naxal attack was not a normal incident and 'it seems that it was a political conspiracy'.

12 Apr 2019 2:21 PM

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