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......

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......

New riders by Maoists worsen Odisha hostage crisis

As the deadline set by the abductors of Biju Janata Dal MLA Jhina Hikaka and Italian tour guide Paolo Bosusco ends Tuesday, the chances of an early solution to the twin hostage crises in Odisha......

Maoists free Hikaka on promise to quit as MLA

Odisha MLA Jhina Hikaka was on Thursday released unharmed by Maoists at a village in Koraput, 33 days after he was abducted from the same district by the rebels.Clad in a green kurta and......