Congress stages walkout during Governor’s address to Odisha Assembly

Bhubaneswar: The opposition Congress on Friday boycotted the customary address of Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal marking the beginning of the Budget Session of the State Assembly. As soon as the Governor started his address, the Congress members staged a walkout without creating ruckus. The first phase of the Budget Session began on Friday with the […]

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Women to get Rs 10 lakh health coverage under BSKY in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Women in the State would henceforth get Rs 10 lakh instead of Rs 7 lakh for their treatment under the State’s flagship Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY). Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal informed this while addressing the opening day of the 16th Odisha Legislative Assembly here on Tuesday. He assured that every widow and destitute […]

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Odisha Assembly Session begins with Governor’s address

Bhubaneswar: The Budget Session of 16th Odisha Assembly began on Tuesday with the customary address to the House by Governor Ganeshi Lal. Before the Governor address the House, he was accorded guard of honour on the Assembly premises. The session began at 11 am. The Session would continue till August 8 in two phases. The […]

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Congress stages walkout from Odisha Assembly during Governor’s address

Bhubaneswar: The main Opposition party, the Congress, on Monday staged a walkout even as Governor Ganeshi Lal was addressing the Assembly on the opening day of the seven-day Budget Session. As soon as the Governor started his address, the Congress MLAs led by Leader of Opposition Narasingha Mishra staged the walkout. In his address, Lal […]

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