Tag: Odisha Assembly

Odisha government signed 512 MoUs with various industries over the past five years, aiming for Rs 11,85,281.40 crore in investments and creating 5,31,000 jobs. However, only 30 MoUs have been executed so far, with Rs 19,528 crore invested and potential for 20,251 more jobs. Industries Minister Sampad Swain disclosed this in the Assembly.

In the Odisha Assembly, Congress leader Rama Chandra Kadam demanded a House Committee on the Polavaram Dam project, claiming it would submerge land in Malkangiri district and affect tribal communities. Kadam criticized the BJP-led NDA government for promoting the project without addressing Odisha's concerns. Speaker Surama Padhy adjourned the session amid protests.

The proposed allocation for agriculture was increased to Rs 33,919 crore as compared to Rs 24,829 cr last year. The Odisha CM proposed a new scheme 'CM Kisan' for farmers with an outlay of Rs 1935 crore.

After the Union budget, attention shifts to CM Mohan Majhi's first budget for the BJP-led Odisha government, set to be presented in the Odisha Assembly. CM Majhi, also holding the state finance portfolio, will unveil the full-fledged budget amid high public interest.

The opposition BJD staged a walkout over the state government’s inaction in the case related to the alleged assault on an Assistant Section Officer (ASO) by Governor Raghubar Das’s son.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik congratulated Bhoi for his election as the Deputy Speaker.

Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo announced that the future of the KALIA scheme will be decided soon. In response to BJD MLA Goutam Buddha Das, he stated that high-level discussions are ongoing. The Assembly saw disruptions with Speaker Surama Padhy adjourning sessions multiple times due to protests.

Ruckus and pandemonium continued in the Odisha Assembly for the second consecutive day with BJD MLA Dhruba Sahoo allegedly breaking the microphone of the Speaker inside the House.

Not only the BJD, the Congress MLAs also created ruckus over the alleged assault on an Assistant Section Officer (ASO) by the son of Governor Raghubar Das.

The demand for arrest has been made over the indiscipline during Odisha Governor Raghubar Das’ address in the House.

Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik alleged a breakdown in law and order in Odisha, citing no action against the Governor’s son for assaulting a government officer. BJD and Congress MLAs staged a walkout during the Assembly session.

The first session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly began tumultuously with BJD and Congress staging a walkout. Governor Raghubar Das, in his address, emphasized Odia Asmita and committed to unbiased governance.

The first session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly started contentiously with BJD and Congress walking out during Governor Raghubar Das's address on 'Odia Asmita'. The 2024-25 budget will be presented on July 25 by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi’s BJP government.

The 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly session begins on Monday with the ruling BJP facing a tough challenge from the opposition BJD. The BJD, led by Naveen Patnaik, plans to scrutinize BJP's election promises and address various issues including inflation. BJP, under Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, will counter by highlighting their recent achievements.

As many as 30 platoons of police forces have been deployed for the security purpose. Apart from it, bomb squads, dog squads, striking forces and SOG Jawans have also been deployed.