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Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray joins BJP, a day after resigning from BJD
India | May 26, 2026 11:55 ISTA long-time associate of BJD supremo and former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik, Samantaray resigned from both the party and the Rajya Sabha on Monday, alleging that he was being "systematically belittled" in the organisation.
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Odisha Rajya Sabha Election Result: Major cross-voting helps BJP win 3 seats; BJD bags 1
India | March 16, 2026 21:14 ISTDillip Ray defeated the joint opposition candidate Datteswar Hota, who was supported by the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Indian National Congress and the Communist Party of India (Marxist).
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Speed News: Nepal Parliament Breached as Gen Z Protesters Set Building Ablaze
Originals | September 09, 2025 23:37 ISTVice President election 2025 sees major turnout as Modi, Sonia, and Rahul Gandhi participate in voting. Meanwhile, India is monitoring Nepal’s Gen Z protests, advising citizens to stay cautious amid unrest. Further, Nepal PM KP Oli resigned after widespread violent protests against corruption.
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After BRS, BJD, now Shiromani Akali Dal to abstain from voting in Vice President Election 2025
India | September 09, 2025 9:15 ISTOn Monday, the BRS and the BJD decided to abstain from voting in the Vice President Election 2025.
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Naveen Patnaik's BJD to abstain from voting in Vice Presidential elections
India | September 08, 2025 15:28 ISTThe BJD in the past have bailed out the NDA government several times and backed their nominees during the 2022 presidential and vice-presidential polls.
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BJD corporator arrested for rape, suspended from party amid rising crimes against women in Odisha
India | July 27, 2025 16:27 ISTBJD corporator Amaresh Jena was arrested from Balasore on Sunday in connection with a rape case filed by a 19-year-old woman in Bhubaneswar. The woman alleged Jena exploited her sexually since she was 17, forced an abortion, and threatened her.
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Odisha Bandh today: Shops, public transport likely to be affected, check what’s open, what’s closed
India | July 17, 2025 7:47 ISTEven as the day-long Odisha Bandh promises to be peaceful with the suspension of vehicular movement across the state, the strike is likely to see schools, colleges, shops, markets, and commercial establishments remain closed between 06:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
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Naveen Patnaik to undergo cervical arthritis treatment, party affairs to be managed by BJD committee
India | June 18, 2025 20:52 ISTThe medical procedure will be coordinated by Dr Ramakant Panda, Patnaik’s physician and a renowned cardiac and vascular surgeon. Patnaik confirmed that his doctor is closely liaising with the hospital to ensure a smooth course of treatment.
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Who is Pinaki Misra? Know about former BJD MP with whom Mahua Moitra tied the knot
India | June 05, 2025 16:46 ISTBorn on October 23, 1959 in Odisha's Puri, Pinaki Misra is a veteran politician and senior advocate. He holds a BA (Hons) in History from St Stephen's College and an LLB from the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi.
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India’s message of zero tolerance to terrorism gets global support, says BJD MP Sasmit Patra | Video
India | June 04, 2025 12:47 ISTBJD MP Sasmit Patra, returning from a four-nation tour as part of an all-party delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, said the team received strong international support on India’s stance against terrorism and Pakistan-backed attacks.
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Odisha government approves 11.25% reservation for SEBC in higher education
Higher Studies | May 15, 2025 16:30 ISTThe Odisha government has approved a 11.25 per cent reservation for candidates belonging to the Socially and Educationally Backwards Classes in admissions to higher educational institutions starting from the academic year 2025-26. Scroll down to read more.
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Odisha: Naveen Patnaik files nomination for post of Biju Janata Dal president for 9th time | Video
India | April 17, 2025 18:17 ISTOdisha: After filing the papers, Patnaik said the BJD government from 2000 to 2024 had achieved significant development for Odisha and brought recognition to the state at both national and international levels.
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Internal 'discontent' surfaces in BJD over shift on Waqf Amendment Bill stand
India | April 06, 2025 23:39 ISTWaqf Amendment Bill: The controversy began after Sasmit Patra, BJD’s leader in the Rajya Sabha, posted a message stating that party members were free to vote on the Waqf Bill based on their conscience.
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BJD takes a U-turn on Waqf Amendment Bill, says no party whip issued to Rajya Sabha MPs
India | April 03, 2025 19:08 ISTWaqf Amendment Bill: The Lok Sabha passed the bill with a 288-232 vote in the early hours of Thursday after over 12 hours of debate. In the Rajya Sabha, Rijiju emphasised that the bill aims to usher in transparency, accountability and efficiency in the management of Waqf properties.
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Odisha: Naveen Patnaik-led BJD dissolves its state level frontal organisations
India | January 26, 2025 13:23 ISTOdisha: After getting the responsibility, senior BJD leader Deb thanked Patnaik for appointing him as the state returning officer for the third consecutive time.
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BJD MP Sujeet Kumar resigns from Rajya Sabha, joins BJP
India | September 06, 2024 21:26 ISTSujeet Kumar's resignation comes a month after Kudumi community leader Mamata Mohanta resigned from the Rajya Sabha and the BJD. Sujeet Kumar was elected to the Rajya Sabha in April 2020.
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Delhi: Mamata Mohanta joins BJP day after quitting BJD
India | August 01, 2024 20:15 ISTWith the exit of Mamata Mohanta, the BJD's strength in Rajya Sabha has dropped to eight. It does not have any MP in Lok Sabha. There are 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Odisha.
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Odisha: BJD leader Mamata Mohanta resigns from Rajya Sabha membership
India | July 31, 2024 19:54 ISTSources in the BJP said that Mamata Mohanta who resigned from her Rajya Sabha membership is likely to join the party.
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Naveen Patnaik assigns various departments to his 50 MLAs to keep close watch on BJP govt
India | July 17, 2024 19:19 ISTBiju Janata Dal (BJD) sat in the Opposition in the assembly for the first time in 24 years after losing the state assembly election at the hands of BJP.
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Post poll debacle, Patnaik’s diktat to BJD MPs: 'No more support to BJP, emerge as strong Oppn'
India | June 24, 2024 15:49 ISTNaveen Patnaik held a meeting with the Rajya Sabha MPs of his party on Monday and asked them to emerge as a strong Opposition. He also instructed them to raise the issues of the state.
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