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Union Budget 2024: Odisha Govt Lauds Tourism Push, Congress Expresses Dismay
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has lauded the Union Budget 2024-25, calling it progressive and a significant step towards enhancing the state’s tourism sector. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida expressed her appreciation for the…
Rahul Gandhi Calls Union Budget 2024 A ‘Kursi Bachao’ Move, Accuses BJP of Hollow…
New Delhi: In a sharp critique, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, labelled the Union Budget 2024-25 as a "Kursi Bachao Budget," alleging it offers "hollow promises" to BJP allies at the expense of other states. Gandhi…
Centre’s “No” to Spl Status for Bihar, Cryptic Reply of Nitish Kumar, Opposition Protest in Bihar…
Patna: Following Centre's denial to grant special category status to Bihar, JDU Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday came out with a cryptic response.
"You will get to know all things slowly, and slowly (sab kuchh dhire dhire jaan…
Odisha’s BJP Govt Makes U-Turn on Decision to Rename “Biju Patnaik Sports Award”
Bhubaneswar: The BJP government in Odisha had to step back from its decision to rename the prestigious “Biju Patnaik Sports Award,” as “Odisha Rajya Krida Samman”.
Speaking to the media at Lok Seva Bhawan, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan…
Dharmendra Pradhan Hits Back at Opposition, Rahul Gandhi as NEET Issue Rocks Lok Sabha
New Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan hit back at the Opposition when the latter initiated an all-out attack over the NEET row and asked whether he has considered resigning.
In his reply, Pradhan said he is on the post…
BJD & Congress MLAs Boycott Governor Raghubar Das’ Address to Odisha Assembly
Bhubaneswar: The MLAs of the Opposition BJD and Congress boycotted the address of Governor Raghubar Das and resorted to a walkout on the first day of the the first session of the 17th Odisha Assembly on Monday.
The opposition MLAs…
Congress, BJP Head for Face-Off Over Order Allowing Govt Servants To Take Part in RSS Activities
New Delhi: A government order revoking an earlier ban on government servants’ participation in activities of the Rashtriya Swayam Sewak Sangh opened a new front for spar between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress at the start of the…
“Sharad Pawar Ringleader of Corruption”, Says Amit Shah
New Delhi: Senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday alleged that NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar was the 'sargana' (ringleader) of corruption who had had institutionalized corruption in the country.
Shah made this…
Odisha: Naveen Patnaik, Congress Skip All-Party Meeting Ahead Of Assembly Session
Bhubaneswar: The all-party meeting preceding Odisha's Budget session saw notable absences on Sunday, despite invitations from key figures. Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik did not attend, even after receiving a personal invitation from…
AICC Dissolves Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee in Post-Election Shake-up
Bhubaneswar: In a significant shake-up following underwhelming election results, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) dissolved the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) on Sunday. This move saw the removal of the state president and…