Orissa chief minister and the BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Thursday left for a two-day visit to Chennai amidst speculation that he might hold talks with the AIADMK supremo and Tamil Nadu chief mini

The Maoists on Thursday released the abducted BJD MLA, Jhina Hikaka, after holding him captivity for 34 days.

Abducted BJD MLA Jhina Hikaka will be released by 10 am on Thursday. This was informed by Maoist leader Aruna on Wednesday.

The Maoists on Thursday released the abducted BJD MLA Jhina Hikaka after holding him captivity for 34 days.
The MLA, who was freed early in the morning, reached Balipeta under Narayanpatna police limit at around 10, 30 am.

Ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Jhina Hikaka on Monday completed 30 days in the Maoist captivity, even as no concrete information was received from the rebel camps about his release.

The Orissa government on Wednesday announced the dropping of prosecution against 13 of 17 members of the Maoist-backed Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangha (CMAS) to facilitate the release of abducted ruling BJ

A ray of hope for release of the ruling BJD MLA Jhina Hikaka from the Maoist captivity emerged on Tuesday as the state government said it would seriously consider the demands of the rebels if the legi

The abduction of two Italian nationals and a ruling BJD legislator by the Maoists in March seems to have taught a few lessons to Orissa chief minister Naveen Patnaik.

The abduction of two Italian nationals and a ruling BJD legislator by the Maoists in March seems to have taught a few lessons to Orissa chief minister Naveen Patnaik.

The Maoists on Thursday released Italian hostage Basusco Paolo, bringing some relief to the Orissa government. Some Naxals are still holding BJD MLA Jhina Hikaka in captivity.