Biju Janata Dal

In Rare Slugfest, Narendra Modi Takes 'June 4 Expiry Date' At Naveen Patnaik; Odisha CM's 'Daydreaming' Response

While Modi urged Odisha to make a BJP government in the state by ending the BJD rule, CM Naveen Patnaik took the 'daydreaming' jibe at Modi.

May 06, 2024, 14:33 PM IST

Odisha: Big row over kendu leaf GST, BJD MPs meet FM Sitharaman

Bhubaneswar, Dec 21 (IANS) A delegation of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MPs on Wednesday urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to withdraw 18 per cent GST imposed on kendu leaf, which is used for wrapping bidis.

Dec 21, 2022, 21:08 PM IST

'BJP shedding crocodile tears for farmers, misleading them': Odisha CM in poll-bound Padampur

The Odisha CM said the crop insurance of Padampur farmers was pending for nearly 18 months and alleged BJP of doing nothing for farmers in the state.

Dec 03, 2022, 20:23 PM IST

Dhamnagar bypoll: 'Good work of our women has made me very happy', says Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik

"Dhamnagar bypoll: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said, "Good work of our women has made me very happy. So, I want to see a woman as your MLA and I am sure that you also want this, women are able to perform all the responsibilities beautifully."

Nov 01, 2022, 10:15 AM IST

On Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's 76th birthday, BJD plans to propagate 'Naveenism'

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's birthday: The core principles of 'Naveenism' are tolerance, "noiseless" hard work, and dedication according to BJD workers.

Oct 16, 2022, 10:57 AM IST

40 years after dropping out of school, 58-year-old Odisha MLA appears for Class 10 exam

Angada Kanhar, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA from Phulbani, on Friday appeared for the first paper in the ongoing Matric examination being conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), an ANI report stated.

Apr 30, 2022, 11:15 AM IST

Odisha rural polls: Naveen Patnaik-led BJD wins 743 of 829 ZP seats; BJP, Congress bite dust

The ruling Biju Janata Dal continued its winning streak and secured 87.20 per cent of the Zilla Parishad zones.

Mar 01, 2022, 14:00 PM IST

No comprehensive scheme for rehabilitation of beggars, government informs Rajya Sabha

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment gave the information in a written reply to the question put forth by Biju Janta Dal (BJP) Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) Prasanna Acharaya.

Mar 11, 2021, 12:17 PM IST

BJD whip to Rajya Sabha MPs to be present in House on September 14

The election for the post of Deputy Chairman of the Upper House is slated to take place on September 14, the first day of the monsoon session of Parliament. JD-U member Harivansh has been fielded as the NDA nominee for the post.

Sep 11, 2020, 10:59 AM IST

BJD announces candidates for 4 Rajya Sabha seats from Odisha

Patnaik, who is the president of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), nominated Subhas Singh, Munna Khan, Sujit Kumar and Mamata Mahanta for the Rajya Sabha polls.

Mar 07, 2020, 16:13 PM IST

Rajya Sabha elections to fill 55 seats on March 26, results on same date

Elections to fill the 55 Rajya Sabha seats falling vacant in April will be held on March 26, 2020. Announcing the dates of the Rajya Sabha election, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday (February 25, 2020) announced that biennial elections will be held in 17 states following the retirement of the members.

Feb 25, 2020, 13:27 PM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik files nomination for BJD President post

BJD leader Sanjay Das Burma said, "Patnaik, a five-time Chief Minister of Odisha, filed the nomination for the eighth time for the BJD President post with 10 proposers."

Feb 23, 2020, 13:00 PM IST