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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Odisha’s Sundergarh on Saturday. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

BJP born out of sweat of its workers, not dynasty or money: Modi in Odisha

Addressing a rally, Modi said that today BJP flag is flying proudly in regions where it was unimaginable at one point of time.

06 Apr 2019 12:02 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the people of Odisha will defeat both the ruling BJD and the opposition Congress in the Lok Sabha and assembly elections to be held this month. (Photo: File)

People will reject both BJD, Cong in LS, Assembly polls: Modi

Modi's Saturday rallies will follow BJP president Amit Shah's visit to the state on Sunday.

06 Apr 2019 11:29 AM

I-League 2018-19 champions Chennai City, meanwhile, progressed to the semi-finals and will back themselves to clinch the double this season. (Photo: AIFF)

Super Cup: Chennai City edges out ISL champions Bengaluru FC 2-1

Bengaluru went into the match on Thursday as the reigning champions, having won the inaugural edition of the tournament last year.

05 Apr 2019 4:30 PM

Not just BJD and Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) also has few examples of party leaders who are contesting along with members of their respective families. (Photo: File/ Representational Image)

2019 Lok Sabha polls: Odisha politics turn into a 'family affair'

Be it BJD, Cong or BJP, Odisha is witnessing a lot of candidates, who are in the fray with family members representing the same party.

05 Apr 2019 11:39 AM

3 Majhis fight for honour in Odisha

In 2014 general elections, Pradeep Majhi was defeated by BJD nominee Balabhadra Majhi by a narrow margin of 2,042 votes.

05 Apr 2019 6:31 AM

Criticising the GST and demonetisation for their "disastrous" impact, Priyanka Chaturvedi said the Congress will simplify the new indirect tax, if voted to power. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi has only "television", no vision: Priyanka Chaturvedi

It was Indira Gandhi who demonstrated with courage how to strike right inside the enemy's house,"Chaturvedi said.

04 Apr 2019 6:34 PM

With general elections around the corner, Modi urged Odiyas to vote for BJP and repeat the history created by Uttar Pradesh in 2017 and Tripura in 2018. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'It's your vote, not Modi that brought positive changes in India': PM in Odisha

Attacking opposition, Modi said parties like Congress and BJD conspired to keep the poor of the country poor and deceived them.

02 Apr 2019 12:19 PM

The BJP has set a target of winning at least 120 of the 147 assembly seats in Odisha. (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4India)

Cong trying to defame Hindus by giving them terror tag: Amit Shah in Odisha

Shah also accused Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik of failing to learn Odia in 19 years.

01 Apr 2019 3:11 PM

It all started with the enrolment of estranged BJD Lok Sabha member Baijayant Panda on March 4, 2019. (Photo: PTI)

BJP going all out to wrest power from BJD in Odisha

Of the 25 Lok Sabha seats in Northeast, the BJP eyes nearly 20 seats while from the 21 seats in Odisha.

01 Apr 2019 2:58 AM

Former minister Arjun Sethi quits BJD, joins BJP

The six-time Lok Sabha member from Bhadrak tendered his resignation to party supremo Naveen Patnaik.

31 Mar 2019 1:46 AM

Launching his campaign in eastern India with a rally in Jeypore area of Odisha's Koraput district, the Prime Minister said the NDA government wouldn't have been able to do any development work in the country without the support of the people. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Pak still counting bodies, Oppn asking for proof of Balakot airstrike: PM

In his speech, PM Modi asserted that the NDA government has left no stone unturned to bring about development in the state.

29 Mar 2019 12:30 PM

Bijoy Mohapatra’s return gives poltical boost to BJP in Odisha

Bijoy said he took the decision to return to BJP after talking to party’s national President Amit Shah and other senior leaders of the party.

29 Mar 2019 5:39 AM

A file photo of BJD president and Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik addressing an election rally.

Naveen Patnaik redraws plans to retain power for fifth term

Patnaik will contest from Hinjli seat that he has been representing since 2000, he has also announced to contest from Bijepur seat in western Odisha.

29 Mar 2019 12:25 AM

BJD fields Odia actor against BJP’s Baijayant Panda

Odisha has 21 Lok Sabha and 147 Assembly constituencies, which will face simultaneous polls in four phases from April 11.

28 Mar 2019 4:09 AM

In a petition submitted with the CEO, the Congress said, 'In an election rally, Patra showed and held the idol of Lord Jagannath in his hand and used the photographs of the deity in his social media account.' (Photo: ANI)

Complaint lodged against Sambit Patra for holding Jagannath idol in rally

Congress said that Patra has violated the model code of conduct.

27 Mar 2019 9:39 AM

Patnaik also targeted the BJP-lead Central Government on Special Category Status issue. (Photo:File)

Naveen Patnaik says no national party will receive majority in upcoming LS polls

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday claimed that no national party will get a clear majority in the upcoming Lok Sabha election.

25 Mar 2019 12:59 PM

The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha on Sunday announced the names of candidates for nine assembly constituencies for the upcoming elections. (Photo: File)

BJD announces 9 assembly constituencies candidates

The names were declared by Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, six days after the party released the first list of candidates on March 18.

25 Mar 2019 12:59 PM

“It does not matter to which party I belong. My only aspiration is to serve the people of my state,” Rajeshwari said. (Photo: ANI)

Former BJD MP Pratyusha Rajeshwari Singh joins BJP

She was inducted into BJP in the presence of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

23 Mar 2019 5:34 PM

Earlier, the party had announced names of candidates for 10 Lok Sabha constituencies and 99 Assembly seats in Odisha. (Photo: Representational)

Cong names candidates for 2 LS seats, 54 Assembly in Odisha in 2nd list

The party is yet to announce its candidate for the Aska Lok Sabha constituency.

23 Mar 2019 3:43 PM

The BJP Wednesday released its list of 40 "star campaigners" for Odisha which is scheduled to go to polls in four phases on April 11, 18, 23 and 29. (Photo: PTI)

Modi, Amit Shah, Hema Malini, Odia film stars to campaign for BJP in Odisha

The 40-member star campaigners' list was submitted at the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Odisha, a party leader said Thursday.

21 Mar 2019 4:05 PM

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