BJP team blames Odisha’s BJD govt for Sambalpur violence, demands CBI probe

BJP team blames Odisha’s BJD govt for Sambalpur violence, demands CBI probe

[ad_1] Sambalpur: The BJP MP’s team that visited Sambalpur, the scene of violence between two communities during Hanuman Jayanti processions last month, on Tuesday, “blamed” the BJD government in Odisha for it and demanded a CBI probe into the incident. Three members of the team – Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha member Brij Lal, party MP … Read more

Curfew imposed in Odisha’s Sambalpur amid fresh violence

Curfew imposed in Odisha’s Sambalpur amid fresh violence

[ad_1] Bhubaneswar: Amid fresh violence in Odisha’s Sambalpur town, the district administration has imposed a curfew for an indefinite period. Upon receiving input on the current prevailing situation, Sambalpur Sadar sub-collector Pravash Chandra Dandasena issued the curfew order late Friday night. “A state of curfew under Section 144 (1) CrPC is hereby declared wherein no … Read more

Violence in Odisha’s Sambalpur in Hanuman Jayanti rally; 10 cops injured

Violence in Odisha’s Sambalpur in Hanuman Jayanti rally; 10 cops injured

[ad_1] IANS Sambalpur: At least 10 police personnel were injured on Wednesday in violence during a motorbike rally organised in Odisha’s Sambalpur city ahead of the Hanuman Jayanti, an official said. The festival is celebrated in Odisha on the Maha Vishuva Sankranti which falls on April 14 this year. One makeshift shop and several two-wheelers … Read more

With Gamang joining the party, can BRS dent Odisha’s Fortress Patnaik?

With Gamang joining the party, can BRS dent Odisha’s Fortress Patnaik?

[ad_1] Bhubaneswar: With several Odisha leaders, including former chief minister Giridhar Gamang, ex-MP Jayram Pangi and farmers’ leader Akshay Kumar, joining KCR’s Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS), which is eyeing to expand its party base, political atmosphere has charged up in the state. However, whether the entry of BRS into Odisha will change its political landscape … Read more