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Political posters, hoardings dotting Odisha govt buildings

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 12, 2014, 16:01

Despite the model code of conduct already in place for the simultaneous Assembly and Lok Sabha Elections in Odisha, hoardings, posters and gates of political parties continue to dot public places in Jajpur district.

HC notice to Odisha on Hirakud boat tragedy

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 12, 2014, 14:38

The Orissa High Court has asked the state government to file an affidavit within two weeks stating how many boats are registered to ferry passengers in water bodies and steps being taken to regularly check the fitness of these vessels as per the Boat Rule 2004.

Odisha seeks 25 CPMF companies, three choppers for polls

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 23:33

In the wake of an ambush by Maoists in neighbouring Chhattisgarh, Odisha Chief Electoral Officer, on Tuesday sought an extra 25 companies of para-military force and three helicopters for free and fair elections in Naxalite-hit areas.

Matric exams end, results likely by first week of May

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 23:04

The results of High School Certificate (HSC) examination 2014 are likely to be out in the first week of May, the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) president DP Nanda said here on Tuesday.

BJD may not re-nominate all sitting legislators

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 18:17

Ruling BJD, which is witnessing a continuous inflow of leaders from rival parties, Tuesday indicated that it may not re-nominate all sitting legislators for the Assembly and Parliamentary elections even as some party leaders announced unwillingness to contest the polls.

Naveen avoids public debate, Congress leaders protest

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 00:38

Unable to get response from Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to their invitation for a public debate on burning issues, senior state Congress leaders on Monday sat on protest near the Raj Bhavan here.

CPI(M) to go alone in LS, Assembly elections in Odisha

Last Updated: Monday, March 10, 2014, 22:05

CPI-M on Monday said it was going to fight the coming elections in Odisha alone and would field candidates in two Lok Sabha and 12 Assembly seats.

Odisha`s former BJP president joins BJD

Last Updated: Monday, March 10, 2014, 21:19

Former Odisha BJP president and ex-minister Bimbadhar Kuanr joined the ruling BJD.

LS polls: Liquor shops to install CCTV cameras in Odisha

Last Updated: Monday, March 10, 2014, 15:13

In the wake of upcoming elections, Ganjam district administration in Odisha has ordered all liquor shops, bars and bhatis to install CCTV cameras in next two to three days.