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Former Odisha minister Pradeep Maharathy dies of Covid-19
By Debabrata Mohanty | Hindustan Times, Bhubaneswar
UPDATED ON OCT 04, 2020 11:31 AM IST
At least 47 MLAs of the 147-member Odisha assembly, including deputy Speaker Rajanikanta Singh and several ministers, have tested positive for Covid-19

Lok Sabha elections 2019: BJD candidate arrested for leading attack on EC team in Odisha
By Debabrata Mohanty | Hindustan Times, Bhubaneswar
UPDATED ON APR 22, 2019 04:29 PM IST
Pradeep Maharathy has been charged under several sections of Indian Penal Code including an attempt to murder, assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty, wrongful restraint and rioting and Section 123 of the Representation of People’s Act.

EC officials attacked by BJD candidate’s men during raid in Odisha’s Puri
By Debabrata Mohanty | Hindustan Times, Bhubaneswar
UPDATED ON APR 22, 2019 09:42 AM IST
The flying squad team led by executive magistrate Rabi Narayan Patra had gone to keep a watch on the farmhouse of Maharathy, known for his strong-arm tactics, after being tipped off about the distribution of cash and liquor.

Odisha minister Pradeep Maharathy, who hailed acquittal of Pipili gangrape and murder accused, resigns
By Debabrata Mohanty | Hindustan Times, Bhubaneswar,
UPDATED ON JAN 06, 2019 04:48 PM IST
Pradeep Maharathy’s resignation comes a day after PM Narendra Modi raised the issue of justice eluding the victim’s family.