Tag: Odisha Assembly
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Odisha Assembly logjam persists
While the Opposition BJP and Congress members stated that they would allow the house to function only if the government assured to procure all paddy from farmers, the ruling BJD members said they will not relent until BJP MLA Subash Panigrahi apologises for attempting suicide in the House by consuming sanitizer.
March 18, 2021 -
Odisha Assembly paralyzed for the 4th day
The Opposition BJP and the Congress continued their protest against the irregularities in mandis, non procurement of paddy by the government and debate on the issue suspending all other business.
March 17, 2021 -
Deadlock in Odisha Assembly
Talking to media persons, Congress MLA Taraprasad Bahinipati alleged that the BJP and BJD are enacting a drama as both are responsible for the plight of the farmers.
March 16, 2021 -
Pandemonium prevails in Odisha Assembly
The BJD members alleged that Panigrahi has ruined the sanctity of the House by attempting suicide during its proceedings and maintained that they will not let the House run till the BJP MLA apologises.
March 13, 2021 -
Heritage Corridor
The other proposal is to give Odias and devotees an opportunity to contribute to the heritage project.
March 6, 2021 -
Pregnancy of tribal girls in Bhubaneswar hostels rocks Odisha Assembly
Congress Legislature Party leader Narasingha Mishra asked Speaker Surya Narayan Patro to direct Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to ensure a fair probe into the incident.
July 2, 2019 -
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik not to attend Modi swearing-in today
According to the official reason cited, all BJD MLAs are to take oath in the Odisha Assembly on Thursday in the presence of the CM, and hence he is unable to go to Delhi
May 30, 2019 -
2019 LS polls: BJD pledges 33% women’s quota
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announces BJD’s decision to field 33% women candidates in the 21 Lok Sabha seats in Odisha, calls upon all national parties to follow suit
March 11, 2019 -
Naveen Patnaik blows election bugle; lambasts Modi govt at BJD farmers convention in Delhi
Coming down heavily on the BJP, he said it had forgotten all of its 2014 election promises including that of according special category status to Odisha.
January 8, 2019 -
Odisha Assembly adopts 33% women quota resolution
Resolution passed by voice vote; Congress, BJP support women quota resolution but say it's a poll stunt by BJD government.
November 20, 2018 -
Odisha: Opposition rakes up 2015 ‘daru’ selection row, demands probe
With a carpenter involved in the making of the idols at Puri Jagannath temple alleging “fixing” in selection of the holy timber in 2015, the opposition has has sought a CBI or a court-monitored SIT probe
November 16, 2018 -
Odisha House panel to submit report on Abhijit Iyer-Mitra today
Abhijit Iyer-Mitra has been in jail following his arrest by the police in connection with two cases lodged against him for comments made on Konark temple, Odia culture etc on the social media
November 15, 2018 -
Row in Odisha assembly over ‘blasphemous’ video comment on Konark Temple
Odisha assembly witnessed uproarious scenes over two video clips attributing to a person making allegedly “blasphemous” comments on Sun Temple Konark.
September 18, 2018 -
Odia language mandatory on signboards of shops, commercial establishments
The Odisha Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill making Odia language mandatory on signboards of all shops and commercial establishments. The Odisha Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Bill, 2018 and its rule provides for all shops and establishments to comply within a month or pay fines ranging between Rs 1,000 and Rs 5,000 for a …
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May 2, 2018 -
Loka Kala Utsav organised to showcase lost folk culture in Bolangir district
“Development does not mean that we should forget and neglect our folk art and culture, on the contrary folk art can be used to expedite development,” said veteran Congress MLA Mr Narasingha Mishra while inaugurating the Loka Kala Utsav here. He is also the leader of Opposition in the Odisha Assembly. The Loka Kala Utsav …
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April 17, 2018 -
Ruckus in Odisha Assembly over 2 rape incidents
Congress stalls proceedings demanding suspension of the question hour for a discussion on the matter
April 16, 2018 -
Ruckus in Odisha Assembly over crimes against women
The Congress created a ruckus in the Odisha Assembly on Monday over the increasing number of crimes committed against women.
April 16, 2018