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Odisha announces several benefits for teachers, staff of aided educational institutions
Odisha announces several benefits for teachers, staff of aided educational institutions

A lump sum amount of Rs 10 lakh and Rs 5 lakh has been approved for teaching and non-teaching staff, respectively, at the time of retirement at 60.

BJP ready to fight on all assembly, LS seats in Odisha; no talks on alliance: Lata Usendi
BJP ready to fight on all assembly, LS seats in Odisha; no talks on alliance: Lata Usendi

On Saturday, BJP's election in-charge for Odisha Vijaypal Singh Tomar categorically stated that no BJD leader met him.

AAP to contest 2024 polls in Odisha with vigour: Saurabh Bhardwaj
AAP to contest 2024 polls in Odisha with vigour: Saurabh Bhardwaj

AAP's national convenor Arvind Kejriwal had appointed Delhi minister Saurabh Bhardwaj as the party's in-charge for Odisha.

Congress sees opportunity in Odisha amid unsolved political equations 
Congress sees opportunity in Odisha amid unsolved political equations 

With the recent posturing of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) keeping everyone guessing about a possible alliance, the Congress in the state has been in an upbeat mood.

No discussions held on alliance, BJP to fight alone: Odisha BJP Chief Manmohan Samal 
No discussions held on alliance, BJP to fight alone: Odisha BJP Chief Manmohan Samal 

No discussions were held on alliance, said Odisha BJP president Manmohan Samal after his arrival from New Delhi on Friday. 

Congress releases first list of candidates
Congress releases first lists of candidates; Rahul Gandhi to contest from Wayanad

The list also includes two from Meghalaya, including sitting Shillong MP Vincent Pala, as well as the sole seats in Nagaland and Sikkim, four from Telangana, and one from Tripura.

Mohammad Shami
Mohammed Shami likely to join BJP; contest from Bengal after the Sandeshkhali violence

Currently, Shami is on break due to surgery and hasn’t played cricket since the World Cup. 

  • Friday, 08 March 2024
  • BJP
PM Modi
PM Modi announces reduction in LPG cylinder prices by Rs 100 on Women's Day

Modi further wrote that by making cooking gas more affordable, we also aim to support the well-being of families and ensure a healthier environment.

BJD making alliance with BJP fearing CBI and ED action: Congress  
BJD making alliance with BJP fearing CBI and ED action: Congress  

Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) chief, Sarat Pattanayak on Thursday took a jibe at the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) saying that the ruling party will make an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) not for the interest of the state but for own benefits. 

General Elections 2024
Will there be an alliance between BJP and BJD ahead of 2024 elections?

Ahead of the upcoming general elections 2024, if an alliance is formed, it will be after a gap of 15 years that the BJD will return to the NDA fold. However, it is still unclear whether the parties will come to any consensus for any alliance.

PM Modi
PM Modi lays foundation, inaugurates projects worth Rs 20k Cr; says, 'will continue to work for Odisha’s development'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stones of multiple projects worth Rs 20,000 crore at Chandikhole in Odisha. 

Odisha Elections 2024: Plight of farmers to dominate poll narrative in Bhatli 
Odisha Elections 2024: Plight of farmers to dominate poll narrative in Bhatli 

As the political parties have already started preparations for the upcoming big political battles, aspiring candidates in constituencies across Odisha aren’t lagging behind as well. 

Indecent remarks on PM Modi: Case registered against Lalu Prasad Yadav
Indecent remarks on PM Modi: Case registered against Lalu Prasad Yadav

Patna Police registered a case against RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Monday, a day after he claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not a 'Hindu'.

  • Monday, 04 March 2024
'Modi Ka Parivar' becomes BJP's new poll pitch; ministers and top leaders throw weight behind
'Modi Ka Parivar' becomes BJP's new poll pitch; ministers and top leaders throw weight behind

‘Modi Ka Parivar’ seems to emerge as the new poll plank of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), months ahead of the Parliamentary elections 2024.

 BJP MP Harsh Vardhan takes retirement from active politics
Denied Lok Sabha ticket from Chandni Chowk, BJP MP Harsh Vardhan takes retirement from active politics

With sitting MP Harsh Vardhan's name not figuring from his Chandni Chowk constituency in the list of candidates announced by the BJP for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, he on Sunday announced bowing out of active politics.

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