In a dramatic turn of events shaking the political landscape of Odisha, veteran Congress leader Suresh Routray, fondly known as Sura, has tendered his resignation from all committees within the Congress party. This pivotal move comes as a blow to the Congress, especially in the run-up to the impending general elections. Routray, a stalwart figure…
Ahead of the Lok Sabha and Odisha Assembly elections, BJD supremo and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced the first list of candidates. Patnaik revealed candidates for nine Lok Sabha seats and 72 Assembly seats. List of Lok Sabha Candidates: List of Odisha Assembly Candidates: (With inputs from agencies)
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has petitioned the Delhi High Court for additional time to formulate a response to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s challenge against his arrest in a money-laundering case linked to an alleged excise policy scam. The agency’s counsel, Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, citing the substantial volume of the petition, which was…
The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing all previous records of Indian Railways by loading 250 million tonnes of freight in the fiscal year 2023-24. Making the announcement today, the Ministry of Railways hailed ECoR’s unparalleled achievement, marking the first time a railway zone in India has accomplished such a feat…
The recent arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has sparked international attention, with the United States issuing a call for a fair and transparent legal process. Amid escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Germany over comments made regarding the arrest, the US State Department spokesperson emphasized the importance of upholding judicial integrity. Kejriwal’s apprehension…
In a bid to address financial challenges and streamline operations, Dell Technologies has initiated significant workforce reductions, affecting approximately 6,000 employees across various countries. This strategic decision underscores Dell’s commitment to cost optimization amidst a challenging economic landscape characterized by declining computer sales and evolving remote work policies. The company’s workforce reduction measures were confirmed…
The passing of former Odisha Minister and veteran Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader, Damodar Rout, at the age of 82 has left a profound impact on the political landscape of Odisha. Rout breathed his last while undergoing treatment in a private hospital in Bhubaneswar in the early hours of Friday, marking the end of an…
According to a report by the Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR), Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has emerged as the wealthiest MLA in Odisha, boasting assets valued at Rs 63 crore. The ADR analysis of affidavits submitted by candidates in 2019 and by-elections unveiled this revelation. Patnaik’s assets include immovable properties worth Rs 63,64,15,261 and movable…
Stay Order Issued: The Supreme Court has temporarily halted the implementation of the March 20 notification regarding the Fact Check Unit (FCU) established by the Central government, as per the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules 2023 (IT Amendment Rules 2023). Pending Decision by Bombay High Court: The apex court has decided…
Former Minister and veteran Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader, Damodar Rout, has been declared brain dead after suffering a cardiac arrest. His son, Sambit Routray, blames Capital Hospital authorities for the deteriorating condition of his father. Rout was rushed to Capital Hospital after the cardiac arrest on March 18 but allegedly faced delays in receiving…
