Tag: Biju Patnaik

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Op-Ed: Laughable Attempt At Rewriting History

It is a pathetic attempt at falsification of history. Health minister Pratap Jena’s claim that the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) was founded on the ‘ideals’ of Biju Patnaik and the BJP had nothing to do with its formation must have made the legendary leader squirm in his grave. Unfortunately for Jena, there are plenty of […]

  • Monday, 03 May 2021
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Movie Biju Babu 'bereft of Biju Patnaik ideologies'; timing 'political'

Bhubaneswar: The release of Odia film ‘Biju Babu’ has left a bad taste in the mouth of moviegoers who have come down hard on the eponymous movie for being bereft of the ideologies of legendary leader late Biju Patnaik. The movie seems so distant from the portrayal of the life of Biju Patnaik that experts […]

  • Sunday, 02 May 2021
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In Naveen - Bijoy fight, Patkura votes for Biju legacy

Bhubaneswar: Legacy matters in politics. In the 2019 battle of Patkura, the Biju legacy romps home again. Though Savitri Agarwalla has been the BJD nominee, the daggers were drawn between CM Naveen Patnaik and his bête noire veteran BJP leader Bijoy Mohapatra. The legacy of legendary Biju Patnaik counts high in Patkura Assembly Constituency. Because, […]

  • Wednesday, 28 April 2021
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Odisha MLAs not wearing dhoti: Mishra

Bhubaneswar: Congress Legislature Party leader Narasingha Mishra on Wednesday said in the Odisha Assembly that most of the people’s representatives are not wearing dhoti. Mishra said young generation leaders have not only forgotten the state’s traditional men’s wear – dhoti -, but also veteran leaders who earlier used to wear dhoti. “We have forgotten Mahatma […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
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Odisha Youth Hopes To Conquer World's Highest Mountain Peaks

Bhubaneswar: He has high hopes to achieve greatness and burning desire to make everyone proud. Nilachal Parida, a taxi driver who lives a simple life with his widowed mother and sister in a single room near Delta square in Bhubaneswar has aspiration of doing something big and for that he wants to conquer world’s highest […]

  • Tuesday, 27 April 2021
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Biju Patnaik’s driver & former Phulbani MLA now faces hardship

Boudh: Late Biju Patnaik’s driver Prahlad Behera was so adored and left such an impression that he was given an MLA ticket by the former CM to contest from Phulbani Assembly constituency which he went on to win. Though Prahlad’s eloquent speech captivated Biju Patnaik and the public alike, his suffering today fails to move […]

  • Monday, 26 April 2021
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Biju Patnaik's Statue Vandalized In Odisha

Kendrapara: Unidentified miscreants vandalised a statue of former Odisha Chief Minister Late Biju Patnaik in Kendrapara district triggering protest on Wednesday. The incident has evoked strong criticism among the public and the BJD party. Patnaik’s statue installed at Trinath Bazaar under Rajnagar police station was ravaged on Tuesday night. Locals, mostly BJD supporters, protested at […]

  • Thursday, 22 April 2021
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Will Odisha Be Able To Save Biju Babu’s Iconic Dakota Aircraft?

Bhubaneswar: Can Odisha get back the iconic Dakota aircraft, which was used by former chief minister Biju Patnaik, in time? Such apprehension is now rattling people in Odisha after Kolkata Airport authorities cleared their intention of removing the aircraft from the airport. Though Odisha government has been claiming since long to bring back the Dakota, […]

  • Thursday, 22 April 2021
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Biju Patnaik Memorial Removed From Puri Swargadwar

Puri: The memorial of former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik has been evicted from the Swargadwar in Puri as a part of the development plan for the crematorium. Speaking to the media persons about the demolition of the memorial, an official said, “Whatever structures including an office of the Puri Municipality were there inside the […]

  • Thursday, 22 April 2021
OTV Turns 24 Today: The Movement Continues
OTV Turns 24 Today: The Movement Continues

It was on this day, Odisha saw the birth of Odisha Television - OTV, which, as years passed by went on to become a household name not just in Odisha but is claimed to be the go-to Odia news channel for Odias across the globe.

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  • Tuesday, 20 April 2021
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Is BJD's Mega Event To Celebrate Biju Jayanti A Strategy To Promote Brand Naveen?

Bhubaneswar: While the Biju Janata Dal(BJD) is all set to celebrate Biju Jayanti (birth anniversary of former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik) and 20 years of its governance in Odisha on March 5, it has fuelled speculations of encouraging ‘Brand Naveen’ by using ex-CM Biju Patnaik’s legacy. According to sources, the regional party is planning […]

  • Tuesday, 20 April 2021
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BJD Hopes Passage Of Women's Reservation Bill In Lok Sabha: Odisha CM

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday said the BJD would certainly press for passage of the women’s reservation bill in the Parliament. “Yes, indeed. We wish that the women’s reservation bill be passed,” Patnaik said while replying to a question during an interaction in Bhubaneswar. The chief minister said the Biju Janata Dal strongly […]

  • Monday, 19 April 2021
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Odisha Govt’s ‘Eligibility Card’ Draws Flak From Opposition

Bhubaneswar: The Opposition parties in Odisha are irked over Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s decision to identify and distribute ‘eligibility cards’ and ‘land right certificates’ to all the beneficiaries of Biju Pucca Ghar in rural and Jaga Mission in urban areas respectively. As per reports, the eligibility cards will be given to the beneficiaries on the […]

  • Monday, 19 April 2021
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Late Biju Patnaik's Birth Anniversary: CM Naveen To Kick Off Celebrations

Cuttack: Ruling Biju Janata Dal is all set to celebrate the 104th birth anniversary of former Odisha Chief Minister Late Biju Patnaik on the Panchayati Raj Diwas today with a splash as it also marks the 20th year of BJD’s rule in the State. Extensive arrangements have been made at Bali Jatra ground in Cuttack […]

  • Monday, 19 April 2021
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Biju Jayanti: PM Modi Remembers The 'Tall Man'

Bhubaneswar/Delhi: As Odisha marks the 104th birth anniversary of former Chief Minister late Biju Patnaik in a grand way, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took to social media to remember the legendary statesman with a ‘classified’ document which showed a glimpse of his courage and excellence. PM Modi tweeted a letter of the Intelligence […]

  • Monday, 19 April 2021
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