Tag: Chief Minister

Bhubaneswar: A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik-led BJD government, the ruling party of the state in a counterattack said that the PM’s remarks have brought him to a ‘low level’. Coming down heavily on the State government while addressing public gatherings at Talcher and Jharsuguda […]

Bhubaneswar: An FIR was lodged against Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for allegedly flying over Chilika lake. The complaint was filed at Arakhakuda Marine police station in Puri district by convener of Sachetana Nagarika Manch Priyadarshan Patnaik today. The complainant alleged that CM and others also violated norms by flying over the brackish water lake […]

Bhubaneswar: Expelled from the BJD a few days back, senior leader Damodar Rout does not seem to relent from making scathing attacks on almost all BJD leaders including the party president and CM Naveen Patnaik. Continuing the tirade, Rout today once again lambasted CM Patnaik alleging that he has made corruption a policy of the […]

Bhubaneswar: Irregular meetings of 27 statutory committees which are headed Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has drawn opposition ire. As per the allegations, corruption is rampant in the departments where the Chief Minister is the chairman of statutory committees. Data presented by Planning and Coordination Minister, Usha Devi in the Assembly revealed that Odisha Skill Development […]

Bhubaneswar: A day after his expulsion from BJD, senior legislator Damodar Rout today sharpened his attack against Chief Minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik and said the sooner he (Naveen) will leave the State, the better it will be for Odisha. Rout, who was instrumental in foiling a coup against Patnaik on May 29, 2012, […]

New Delhi: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is scheduled to attend a roadshow today to attract investors for second edition of ‘Make In Odisha’ conclave which will be held in Bhubaneswar from November 11 to 15 this year. During the roadshow, the Chief Minister will hold discussions with investors and highlight the State government’s policy […]

Bhubaneswar: In view of heavy rain forecast by the Regional Meteorological Centre, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced holiday for schools in Bhubaneswar tomorrow while all Anganwadi centres across the State will remain closed. For schools in other areas, it is up to the Collectors to take a decision after assessing the rain situation, a statement […]

Bhubaneswar: The State Cabinet will today meet under chairmanship of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at the State Secretariat here to discuss several key issues ahead of the monsoon session of the Odisha Assembly beginning tomorrow. Sources said as many as eight proposals are likely to be discussed at the meeting scheduled to be held this […]

Bhubaneswar: Former Principal Accountant General (PAG) Amar Patnaik today joined the ruling-BJD in presence of the party president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Amar, after joining the party, has been assigned the responsibility to head the IT wing of BJD. “Amar Patnaik has a very rich experience of working in many states and his joining […]

Bhubaneswar: BJP legislature party leader KV Singh Deo has requested Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to move a resolution in the State Assembly during the forthcoming session to express gratitude towards former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee. In a twitter message, Singh Deo said keeping in view the contribution of Vajpayee towards Odisha; he is […]

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today rolled out the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) during the State-level Independence Day celebration at Gandhi Marg here today. “The health scheme will benefit as many as 70 lakh families,” said Patnaik. Highlighting the achievements of his government, Patnaik stated that the state government is carrying out infrastructure development […]

Mumbai: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is all set to urge industrialists to make investments in the State during a road show in Mumbai today. The event is being held as a prelude to the ‘Make In Odisha’ conclave scheduled from November 11 to 15 this year. As per reports, Patnaik will hold one-to-one meeting […]

Samablpur: A 15-member delegation of the Central Action Committee (CAC) will meet Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on August 6 to discuss their demand for establishment of a permanent bench of the Orissa High Court in Western Odisha. A decision regarding this was taken at a meeting of members of the committee and different bar associations […]

Bhubaneswar: Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad Wednesday directed the Odisha government to send a comprehensive proposal in consultation with and consent of the Chief Justice of Orissa High Court for setting up High Court benches in southern and western parts of the State. The response of the Union Minister came a week […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced several sops for Anganwadi workers & helpers including salary hike and increase in the age of disengagement from service. “While the monthly salary of Anganwadi workers has been increased to Rs 7500 from Rs 6000, Mini Anganwadi workers will get a salary of Rs 5375 instead of […]