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BJD lists out issues for Parliament Session

Sagarika Satapathy Nov 30, 2025

On the instructions of party President Naveen Patnaik, Senior Biju Janata Dal leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra represented the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) parliamentary party at the all-party meeting, ahead of the Winter Session of the…

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8 MPs suspended from Rajya Sabha for “unruly behavour”

Sagarika Satapathy Sep 21, 2020

TNI Bureau: The Rajya Sabha has passed a motion suspending 8 MPs for a period of one week for "unruly behaviour" yesterday. They include Derek O'Brien & Dola Sen (TMC), Sanjay Singh (AAP), Rajeev Satav, Ripun Bora & Syed Nasir…

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Parliament Session 2020: 25 MPs test positive for Covid-19

Sagarika Satapathy Sep 14, 2020

TNI Bureau: At least 25 Parliamentarians including Meenakashi Lekhi, Anant Kumar Hegde and Satya Pal Singh have tested positive for Covid-19 during the mandatory testing held before the Monsoon session of Parliament commenced on Monday.…

President Pranab Mukherjee signs Food Ordinance

The News Insight Jul 5, 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee did not make a delay in signing the food security ordinance after the Union cabinet approved it. However, it needs approval both in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha within six weeks of the Parliament's upcoming session.…

BJD to oppose Centre on FDI in Retail in Parliament

The News Insight Nov 15, 2012 0

TNI Bureau: Odisha's ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) will finally break its silence on the Centre's policy on foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail. The regional party will oppose the Central government’s decision in the…