Maoists to Odisha govt: Clear your stand by 5 pm

The Maoists holding ruling Biju Janata Dal MLA Jhina Hikaka hostage since March 24 have asked the Odisha government to clearly spell out by 5 pm on Tuesday the steps being taken by it to free 29......

Rebels refuse to seek bail, demand case withdrawal

Uncertainty resurfaced over the release of abducted Laxmipur member of Legislative Assembly Jhina Hikaka on April 18 on Monday, as the Maoists and their front group Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangha......

Odisha govt exploring back-channel talks for MLA's release

With the fate of kidnapped Jhina Hikaka still unknown after almost three weeks the Odisha government is exploring back-channel negotiations with the Maoist group, which has imposed tough conditions......

Odisha hostage crisis: Government to release 8 Maoists

Bowing to Maoists' demands, for securing the release of a Biju Janata Dal MLA and an Italian from the captivity of ultra-Left activists' captivity, Odisha government on Wednesday said it would......