Odisha govt examining demands of MLA's abductors

The Odisha government is examining the demands made by abductors of ruling Biju Janata Dal MLA Jhina Hikakaka, which includes release of jailed ultras, amid indication that talks with Maoist......

Odisha: Maoist-backed outfit lays down demands for talks

Three days after the Odisha government invited it for talks for the release of abducted Biju Janata Dal Member of Legislative Assembly Jhina Hikaka, Maoist-backed Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh on......

Hikaka does not rule out resigning from Odisha assembly

A day after his release from Maoist captivity, Biju Janata Dal member of Legislative Assembly Jhina Hikaka on Friday did not rule out the possibility of resigning his membership of Odisha assembly......

Odisha: BJD MLA to be freed on Thursday

Maoists, who had kidnapped Biju Janata Dal Member of Legislative Assembly Jhina Hikaka nearly a month ago, have decided to release the tribal leader on Thursday, said a lawyer who fights cases for......