Daily Archives: March 31, 2012
Naveen courts controversy, calls CMAS
In a sudden turn of events, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday invited the controversial Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh for talks to secure the release of BJD lawmaker Jhina Hikaka. Patnaik’s stance of inviting CMAS is viewed as rejection of the Maoist-nominated negotiators. While CMAS is yet to reply, Patnaik seems to be buying
Inspired by Anna, 70-year-old on hunger strike to make his village liquor-free
Inspired by the anti-corruption movement of Anna Hazare, a 70-year-old man, Janardan Sahu, has begun a hunger strike in front of the Sambalpur collector’s office on Friday demanding removal of liquor shops from his village, Laida. Criticizing the sluggish attitude of the excise officials of the district, Sahu said officials had assured him to remove
IIM Sambalpur