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BJD leader Pandian describes ECI’s action on two Odisha Police officers as 'unfortunate'

Balasore, May 29 (UNI) BJD leader and 5T Chairman V K Pandian on Wednesday described the action of ECI on two senior police officers of Odisha as ''unfortunate'' and ''politically motivated''.
Talking to newsmen here, the bureaucrat turned politician and the most trusted man of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said "BJD never uses government officers for political reasons, adding, that “We have over one crore membership,”
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday suspended senior IPS Officer DS Kutey, posted as Special Secretary in Odisha Chief Minister Office(CMO) for unduly interfering in conduct of election.
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RJD confident of victory as second phase of Bihar polls underway

11 Nov 2025 | 9:27 AM

Patna, Nov 11 (UNI) As polling is underway for the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Shakti Singh Yadav expressed confidence that the Mahagathbandhan is poised for a decisive victory, stating that the people of Bihar are eager to see Tejashwi Yadav take oath as Chief Minister.

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Polling begins in 122 seats for final phase of Bihar assembly elections

11 Nov 2025 | 7:39 AM

Patna, Nov 11 (UNI) Polling began at 7am today amid tight security arrangements for second and final phase of Bihar assembly elections in 122 seats where 3.70 crores electorate are eligible to exercise their franchise to seal fates of 1302 candidates in EVMs.

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Polling begins in 122 seats for final phase of Bihar assembly elections

11 Nov 2025 | 7:20 AM

Patna, Nov 11 (UNI) Polling began at 7am today amid tight security arrangements for second and final phase of Bihar assembly elections in 122 seats where 3.70 crores electorate are eligible to exercise their franchise to seal fates of 1302 candidates in EVMs.

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Odisha Police crack burglary case in 24 hours

11 Nov 2025 | 3:35 AM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 10 (UNI) The Bargarh police have cracked a daring house burglary case, 24 hours after commission of the crime, police said today.

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Odia poet Suryasnata Tripathy to receive SOA Yuva Sahitya Puraskar-2025

11 Nov 2025 | 3:16 AM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 10 (UNI) Acclaimed Odia poet and writer Suryasnata Tripathy will be honoured with the SOA Yuva Sahitya Puraskar 2025 during the valedictory session of the 3rd SOA Literary Festival to be held at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, on November 30.

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