Odisha

Modi, Pattnaik prominent; V.K. Pandian absent: Odisha voters

In the sixth phase of the current Lok Sabha election, Odisha is uniquely positioned. Elections for state assembly are going to take place simultaneously. Rohan Dua, Executive Editor of the The New Indian visited Kendrapara to understand local sentiments around elections.

Baijayant Panda reveals BJP’s Kendrapara plans: Insights from veteran politician

seventh phase of 2024 General Election approaches, Kendrapara in Odisha is gearing up for the polls on June 1. Rohan Dua, Executive Editor of The New Indian, interviewed Baijayant Panda, providing valuable insights into the local and national political dynamics.

Puri election, local voices favour development, strong leadership

In the ongoing sixth phase of elections in Puri, Odisha, known as the "City of Jagannath," is a revered pilgrimage destination in Odisha, India. The New Indian team reaches to understand the sentiments of the local people. Sambit Patra from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jay Narayan Patnaik from the Congress party and Arup Patnaik from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), positioned in opposition. 

47.53 % voter turnout recorded till 3 pm

Voting for the fifth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections began on Monday at 7 am. In this phase, 49 constituencies across eight states and Union Territories are participating, with a total of 695 candidates vying for seats. Notably, this is the smallest phase in terms of the number of constituencies. Simultaneously, polling is also taking place for 35 assembly constituencies in the Odisha Legislative Assembly.

Odisha govt announces special security battalion for Puri’s Jagannath temple

The decision, greenlit by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, comes in response to recommendations by 5T chairman VK Pandian after thorough discussions with various stakeholders.

I-T raids unearth Rs 355 cr cash stash linked to Congress MP across 9 locations

NEW DELHI: The Income Tax Department raided an Odisha-based distillery company, on Monday, linked to Congress MP Dheeraj Prasad Sahu’s family, recovering Rs 355 crore demarcating it as the “highest ever” single action haul by any probe agency in the country.   The search operation, initiated on December 6, targeted properties associated with Boudh Distillery […]

I-T raids linked to Odisha Congress MP unearth Rs 290 cr

NEW DELHI: Income Tax (I-T) department’s relentless pursuit in Odisha and Jharkhand has led to the seizure of a staggering Rs 290 crores in unaccounted cash. These raids are reportedly associated with Congress Rajya Sabha MP from Jharkhand, Dhiraj Sahu, raising serious concerns about alleged financial irregularities. FLASH: I-T raids continue into Day 5 in […]

IT raids uncover over Rs 295 cr in cash linked to Congress MP Dheeraj Sahu

Income Tax Department sources have disclosed that the ongoing raids on properties associated with Congress MP Dheeraj Sahu have revealed a cash sum exceeding Rs. 295 crore.

Ex-Odisha CM’s private secretary VK Pandian officially joins BJD

NEW DELHI: Putting an end to days of speculation, VK Pandian, a former bureaucrat who previously served as the private secretary to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, officially became a member of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday. In a ceremony held at Naveen Niwas in Bhubaneswar, Pandian joined the party in the presence of […]

Roaring success: Silent Conversation exhibition marks 50 years of Project Tiger’s triumph

This art exhibition commemorates the 50th anniversary of Project Tiger's inception in 1973.