OB Special

Bhubaneswar: The BJP is set to form its maiden government in Odisha, having won 78 seats, four more than the majority mark in the 147-member Assembly. The victory not only...

How did the BJD lose? Was it Odia Asmita hitting back against the outsider? No. Asmita became a full-blown talking point quite late in Odisha's electoral discourse. It was more of a force-multiplier, amplifying...

Bhubaneswar: The city's culinary scene is on the rise, and its rooftop dining options are stealing the spotlight. These elevated oases offer more than just delicious food; they provide an...

The recent recall of spice mixes of major brands like Everest and MDH due to ethylene oxide contamination has rightly triggered public alarm. However, as a food safety professional, I...

Bhubaneswar: It is a battle of legacy for BJD in Kendrapada Parliamentary constituency, a seat which it has never lost since the 1998 Lok Sabha polls. Biju Patnaik, after whom...

Bhubaneswar: Balasore Parliamentary constituency in Odisha, which is going to polls on June 1, has seen intriguing electoral outcomes in the past with voters, showing no permanent allegiance to any specific...

Bhadrak: A BJD stronghold since its formation, Bhadrak Lok Sabha constituency is bracing towards a three-way fight with BJP’s Abhimanyu Sethi emerging stronger while BJD’s Manjulata Mandal and Congress’ Ananta...

Baripada: An intense battle is being witnessed this time in the tribal-dominated Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha constituency where Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had emerged victorious in 2019 elections. However, the saffron...

Bhadrak: BJP’s Suryavanshi Suraj has emerged as a popular young face in Odisha politics but his political future will be much dependent on how he performs in the electoral battle...

Jagatsinghpur: The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has successfully maintained its supremacy over Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha constituency since 1999. The regional party has won the seat in all elections since...