Tag: Opposition In Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Opposition-BJP and Congress in Odisha have termed Biju Janata Dal (BJD)’s plan to organise sports tournaments from panchayat to district levels in the State as a political gimmick before the panchayat polls. While political experts view it as a bid by the ruling party to strengthen its loosening base among youths and students, […]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Friday started disbursement of financial assistance to farmers under the KALIA scheme triggering a fresh political slugfest in the State. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik began the fund disbursement under the scheme today and released Rs 2,000 each to 53 lakh farmers through direct benefit transfer (DBT). A total of Rs […]