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When Biju Patnaik rescued ex-Indonesian PM on order of Nehru | Throwback

Biju Patnaik arrived safely in New Delhi on July 24, 1947, bringing the Indonesian leaders for crucial secret meetings with Jawaharlal Nehru.
Updated on Jul 08, 2026 12:00 am IST

‘Brought two nations closer’: PM Modi's big praise for Biju Patnaik in Indonesia

Biju Patnaik played a death-defying role in the Indonesian National Revolution against Dutch colonial rule in 1947.
Updated on Jul 07, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Nishikant Dubey offers apology over remarks on Biju Patnaik's after backlash

Nishikant Dubey has apologised for his remarks against Biju Patnaik.
Published on Apr 01, 2026 06:01 pm IST

Odisha: Modi praises Biju Patnaik amid row over BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s remarks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI)
Published on Apr 01, 2026 02:56 pm IST

BJD stages walkout in Rajya Sabha over Nishikant Dubey’s remarks on Biju Patnaik

Soon after the Rajya Sabha convened for the day on Monday, BJD lawmaker Sasmit Patra said: “We want to place on record our serious protest against the disparaging, false and concocted statements by Nishikant Dubey against Biju Patnaik.”
Updated on Mar 31, 2026 06:13 am IST

Naveen slams Nishikant Dubey’s remarks on Biju Patnaik, calls them ‘outrageous’

Former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik. (Arabinda Mahapatra/Hindustan Times)
Published on Mar 30, 2026 05:56 pm IST

BJD walks out of Rajya Sabha over BJP’s Nishikant Dubey remarks on party founder

Biju Janata Dal MP Sasmit Patra speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the second part of the Budget session of Parliament. (Sansad TV)
Published on Mar 30, 2026 01:30 pm IST

Russian Embassy unveils special plaque honouring Biju Patnaik

Russian Embassy unveils special plaque honouring Biju Patnaik
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 07:47 pm IST

Naveen to accept Russian Embassy's honour to father Biju Patnaik

Naveen to accept Russian Embassy's honour to father Biju Patnaik
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 07:44 pm IST

Odisha CM, other leaders pay tribute to Biju Patnaik on his death anniversary

Odisha CM, other leaders pay tribute to Biju Patnaik on his death anniversary
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 04:51 pm IST

Odisha: Naveen Patnaik slams BJP govt’s move to change Panchayati Raj Diwas date

Veteran Odisha leader and freedom fighter Biju Patnaik. (HT File Photo)
Updated on Mar 05, 2025 04:52 pm IST

BJD slams Odisha govt for cancelling March 5 Panchayati Raj Diwas celebration

Odisha chief minister Mohan Majhi. (File Photo)
Updated on Mar 04, 2025 06:36 pm IST

Odisha CM reverses sports department’s order renaming Biju Patnaik Sports Award

Odisha chief minister Nohabn Majhi (Twitter Photo)
Published on Jul 21, 2024 03:45 pm IST

In Odisha, BJP tries to make inroads in BJD stronghold

In Odisha, BJP tries to make inroads in BJD stronghold
Updated on May 30, 2024 08:40 am IST

BJD demands Bharat Ratna for Biju Patnaik ahead of his birth anniversary

Former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik. (File)
Published on Feb 28, 2024 08:09 pm IST

Gita Mehta, author and Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik’s sister, passes away

Author Gita Mehta was also the sister of Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik.
Published on Sept 17, 2023 12:09 am IST

Naveen Patnaik makes young MLA Pranab Prakash Das number two in BJD

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik named the number two in the party on Thursday.
Updated on Mar 05, 2020 11:30 pm IST

Why the late Biju Patnaik deserves a Bharat Ratna| Opinion

Patnaik’s legacy extends far beyond the realm of politics and governance
Updated on Mar 04, 2020 09:33 pm IST

Man tries to open IndiGo plane door mid-air, forces emergency landing

A Guwahati-bound IndiGo flight from Hyderabad was forced to make an emergency landing on Sunday at Bhubaneswar airport this morning after a “mentally-unstable” passenger created a mid-air ruckus, officials said.
Updated on Jun 23, 2019 10:50 pm IST

From art lover to five-time CM, Naveen Patnaik is leader for all seasons

BJD President and Odisha Chief minister Naveen Patnaik flashes the victory sign after party's victory in Odisha assembly and Lok Sabha elections, in Bhubaneswar, Thursday, May 23, 2019.
Updated on May 24, 2019 07:56 am IST

Lok Sabha elections 2019: UPA or NDA, Naveen Patnaik relevance can’t be undermined

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik is attempting to win the assembly polls record fifth time.
Updated on May 23, 2019 07:36 am IST

Can the Naveen model counter Modi?

From a privileged dynast to a regional strongman, Naveen Patnaik is part of a constellation of state leaders who offer a counter narrative to the one nation, one party, one leader chant
Updated on Apr 26, 2019 10:26 am IST

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Jay Panda faces star power in high-profile battle

Jay Panda was the BJD MP from 2009 till he resigned in 2018. For the first time, he is contesting in a BJP jersey.
Updated on Apr 25, 2019 08:22 am IST

BJD candidate and former Odisha finance minister passes away

Veteran politician and BJD’s candidate from Patkura Assembly constituency in the currently underway elections, Bed Prakash Agarwal passed away today in a Bhubaneswar-based private hospital while undergoing treatment.
Published on Apr 20, 2019 01:58 pm IST

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Will TMC, BJD rethink strategy to stave off BJP poll challenge?

Sure, the BJP did win Darjeeling on its own in West Bengal in the 2009 Lok Sabha election, but this was with the support of the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM).
Updated on Apr 17, 2019 07:47 am IST

Lok Sabha 2019 constituency: Odisha’s Aska is BJD’s pocket borough

Mumbai, India - February 21, 2017: People cast their vote during the BMC elections at Ghodapdeo in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times)
Updated on Apr 12, 2019 05:23 pm IST

Lok Sabha election: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik fulfils promise, names women candidates on 33% seats

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik has kept his promise to name women candidates on 33 per cent Lok Sabha seats in the state.
Updated on Apr 03, 2019 04:21 pm IST

Lok Sabha elections 2019: The rights and wrongs of double candidatures in elections

Double-candidature is an indulgence and insurance the weightiest and venerated leaders across parties have bought over the years.
Published on Mar 30, 2019 06:29 am IST

BJD’s decision to reserve seats for women is great but it’s half the job done

When credible women candidates are backed by mainstream parties, there is no reason why women voters won’t pick them.
Updated on Mar 12, 2019 07:42 am IST

BJD lawmaker to quit electoral politics, says 13-yr-old son convinced him

Tathagata Satpathy is a four-time MP from Dhenkanal in Odisha.
Updated on Mar 05, 2019 08:28 pm IST