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BJP National Executive Meet: PM Modi gets rousing welcome during his Bhubaneswar roadshow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a rousing welcome by the people on Saturday during his 9-kilometre roadshow that he held soon after arriving at the city airport to attend the BJP national executive meet.

What goes around comes around: President's Rule in Uttarakhand a not-so-gentle reminder of Congress's polity

Dismissing Harish Rawat's regime in Uttarakhand under Article 356 of the Constitution appears to be yet another addition to the catalogue of constitutional sins committed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government at the Centre. By doing so, Modi has followed the footsteps of the Congress reign at the centre. Yet, he had promised a different kind of polity.

Niyamgiri: Is Odisha playing smart with tribals? Centre writes to Governor

Both Union tribal ministry and tribal groups question Odisha government's move on gram sabhas.<br /><br />

Puri Ratha Yatra witnesses massive turnout of 7 lakh people

More than seven lakh people on Sunday thronged the streets in Odisha's temple town of Puri to witness the world famous Ratha Yatra, officials said.

Cyclone Phailin: Odisha governor writes to PM for central assistance

With Odisha government yet to receive any central assistance for relief and restoration work in cyclone Phailin affected districts, Governor SC Jamir on Friday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for an early release of the assistance.

SC Jamir sworn in as Odisha Governor

During the oath-taking ceremony, Odisha Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh left the venue alleging "protocol violation".

Ansari, Chandra Deo, Jamir in race for vice president

Election to the post of vice president will be held on 7 August. The term of the incumbent Md Hamid Ansari expires on 10 August.