BJP to ally with Naveen Patnaik's BJD in Odisha?

Although there was no formal announcement regarding a pre-poll alliance between the ruling Biju Janata Dal and the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party in Odisha, leaders from both parties hinted at a......

Why does Naveen Patnaik prefer turncoats as LS candidates?

In the lead-up to the Lok Sabha and assembly polls in Odisha, there's a flurry of party-switching among leaders, with the ruling Biju Janata Dal nominating around 30 percent turncoats as......

Celebrated author and Naveen Patnaik's sister Gita Mehta passes away at 80

Eminent author and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's elder sister Gita Mehta died at her Delhi residence due to old age ailments. IMAGE: Eminent author Gita Mehta (left) and her brother Prem......

Why V K Pandian Is So Valuable To Naveen Patnaik

Naveen Patnaik is known as an "absentee landlord" who needs bureaucrats like Pandian to run his government, reports Archis Mohan. IMAGE: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and V K Pandian meet......

2nd T20: Odisha CM Patnaik rings the bell at Barabati Stadium

IMAGE: Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik rings the bell at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday. Photograph: BCCI Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik launched the second T20 International......

Dilip Tirkey feels, love for hockey will drive votes towards BJD

'The Odisha government has changed the image of the state by making it a sporting hub of the country with high performance centres, state-of-the-art training facilities and hosting big tournaments.......

Indian football team donates Rs 20 lakh to Balasore victims

IMAGE: The Indian football team celebrate with the crowd after winning the Intercontinental Cup at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. Photograph: Indian Football Team/Twitter The Indian......