Maoists decide to keep MLA hostage till April 25

Early release of ruling Biju Janata Dal MLA Jhina Hikaka in Odisha looked remote on Saturday as Maoists decided to keep the tribal legislator hostage till April 25 and announcing another people's......

Odisha: BJD MLA to be freed on Thursday

Maoists, who had kidnapped Biju Janata Dal Member of Legislative Assembly Jhina Hikaka nearly a month ago, have decided to release the tribal leader on Thursday, said a lawyer who fights cases for......

Maoists to Odisha govt: Clear your stand by 5 pm

The Maoists holding ruling Biju Janata Dal MLA Jhina Hikaka hostage since March 24 have asked the Odisha government to clearly spell out by 5 pm on Tuesday the steps being taken by it to free 29......

Hikaka's abductors reject request to name mediators

The abductors of Biju Janata Dal member of Legislative Assembly Jhina Hikaka on Thursday turned down the Odisha government's request to name negotiators for talks, while parleys for the release of......