Jayanti was presented with cash award of Rs 15,00,000 for winning as many as three medals in the recently concluded World Para-Athletics Championships in Dubai
The CM doubled the one-time incentive for retired Anganwadi workers from Rs 20,000 to Rs 40,000.
These bus stands will be set up at block levels taking into account several factors like distance from district headquarters, economic activity, places of tourist interest and existing communication facility, said a statement released by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).
Highlighting the long term issues, the CM said that the State is burdened with infrastructural gaps and vulnerability to recurring natural calamities.
The protest by the Congress MLA from Barabati-Cuttack Mohammed Moquim coincided with the visit of CM Naveen to the Millennium city of Cuttack to distribute BSKY smart cards and launch several development projects.
The CM also demanded 13 lakh houses for non-Fani affected people, basically in tribal-dominated KBK districts.
Some protesters waved black flags at the Chief Minister during the demonstration seeking answers from the government for delaying action in the murder case of the Kalahandi lady teacher. Police later took several agitators into custody in the aftermath of the protest.
A fact-finding team led by All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary Randeep Surjewala and Odisha in-charge A Chellakumar will meet the family of the deceased lady teacher on Thursday.
The Commission has also written to DGP, Odisha to immediately arrest all the accused and provide safety to the family of the victim.
Deputy leader of Opposition Bishnu Charan Sethi said Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik was not present in the State Assembly for a single day during the monsoon session.
Odisha government would force to impose lockdown once again if the guidelines issued in view of Covid-19 are not followed by people strictly, warned Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday.
Naveen Patnaik expressed hope that both the institutions by offering world-class services will help Bhubaneswar become a leading centre in the country in cancer care and palliative services.
CM Naveen Patnaik sought cooperation of all for smooth conduct of annual Rath Yatra in Puri beginning July 12
Of the state's 9,16,109 COVID-19 cases so far, 47,776 are children in the age group of 0 to 14 years.
As many as 39 meritorious sportspersons including 30 women and 9 men were inducted into Odisha Police Service on Saturday with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announcing continued support to athletes in every possible manner to enable them to achieve their dreams.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday ordered a Crime Branch probe into the recent seizure of a huge stock of spurious ‘Favipiravir’, a prescribed drug for Covid-19 treatment, from a chemist shop in Cuttack.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday announced financial assistance to compensate farmers affected by Cyclone Yaas that hit the State on May 26.
The Odisha Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday approved construction of new roadways along with major bridges under the Biju Expressway.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday sanctioned another Rs 20 crore to the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) for the smooth management of Covid-19 pandemic fighting measures.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday emphasised imparting training to doctors and healthcare workers in special paediatric care in view of a possible third wave of COVID-19.
The Odisha Council of Ministers on Saturday passed a resolution to make disaster and pandemic preparedness a part of the curriculum of the schools and colleges.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday said the State is facing two major threats- Covid-19 and cyclone 'Yaas'- and sought full cooperation of all to tackle the twin challenges.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday emphasised on awareness, enhanced surveillance and testing while reviewing Covid-19 situation in the State. Holding the review meeting with Collectors of all districts, superintendents of police (SPs) and other stakeholders via video conferencing, Patnaik asked the State police to give special attention for enforcing Covid appropriate behaviour […]
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday announced a slew of development projects for Pipli Assembly constituency in Puri district which is heading for a by-election. Addressing Pragati Pathe Pipli (Pipli on path of progress) programme virtually, Patnaik launched several infrastructure development projects worth Rs 41.26 crore for Pipli block and municipality. The CM also […]
Bhubaneswar: A day after Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik urged the people of Odisha & Odias across the globe to boost the morale of COVID-warriors by singing ‘Bande Utkala Janani’ on May 30 at 5:30 PM, the Opposition BJP and Congress today came up with a request, wanting to see the CM as the choirmaster of […]
Bhubaneswar: As the lockdown 2.0 is due to end in a week’s time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a video conferencing with Chief Ministers to discuss the prevailing COVID-19 situation. According to sources, during the interaction, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik laid focus on taking care of stranded workers by respective States. The CM has […]
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Wednesday launched its Covid-19 helpdesk on WhatsApp for disseminating information on various measures taken to contain the virus. People will need to send a ‘Hi’ on WhatsApp number 9337929000 to get the latest information on the coronavirus outbreak and the state government’s containment measures. “Govt has launched its #COVID19 #WhatsApp […]
Bhubaneswar: Amid the coronavirus outbreak and the subsequent 21-day lockdown in the country, Odisha Medical Services Association (OMSA) on Saturday appealed the State government to withdraw suspension order of Lalit Mohan Behera, a doctor of the State Assembly dispensary who was suspended after detection of third positive case in the State. In a letter to […]
Bhubaneswar: Taking into consideration the demand of citizens for a clean Bhubaneswar, MP Aparajita Sarangi has shot a letter to CM Naveen Patnaik drawing his attention for the formulation of a comprehensive master plan to address the recurrent waterlogging and drainage problems in the smart city prevalent during the rainy season. The Parliamentarian from Bhubaneswar […]
Bhubaneswar: With the beginning of the new year, the Odisha government will have some major challenges for which it may need to align all its stars in the firmament properly. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has already unveiled the draft architectural plan of Shree Jagannath Heritage Corridor Project and sought suggestions of people. However, carrying out […]
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has directed all departments to complete promotion-related works by December 31 and grant promotions to eligible State government officials by January 1. The CM has directed the concerned officials at the district and State levels to send a report regarding the steps taken in this regard to the chief […]
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today launched ‘Mo Sarkar’ (my government) initiative and talked to some people to know about their experience in the State-run hospitals and police stations. Launching the ‘Mo Sarkar’ initiative at the Capital Hospital and Saheed Nagar Police station here on Wednesday, CM Naveen randomly picked up names of some […]
Bhubaneswar: All the eight MPs of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJD) along with Union MInister Dharmendra Pradhan, Rajya Sabha member Ashwini Vaishnaw, nominated MPs Sonal Mansingh and Raghunath Mohapatra have urged Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to implement Ayushman Bharat yojana in the State. In a letter addressed to CM Naveen, the MPs said that […]
Bhubaneswar: With the countdown already on for the much-awaited Patkura elections, major political parties are leaving no stone unturned to train guns on their rivals. BJP leader Bhrugu Baxipatra’s statements today that BJD wants saffron party candidate Bijoy Mohapatra to win the Patkura battle added fuel to the ongoing verbal battle between the two parties. […]
Bhubaneswar: July 3rd witnessed an unforeseen and unanticipated side of Naveen when he, for the first time in his 19-year rule, was seen sharing tips with newly-elected representatives to be pro-people leaders. While some feel it’s an emulation of Modi, the ‘Breakfast Tips’ of CM Naveen to the first time MLAs of the party has […]
Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: While extending full support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s idea of ‘one nation, one election’ at the all-party meeting in Delhi, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday said that the Centre should leave micro issues to the State and focus only on macro issues. “As regards development of Aspirational Districts, Centre should […]
Bhubaneswar: After BJD President and Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik vacated the Bijepur by retaining his home turf Hinjili Assembly Constituency, the bypoll for the seat now seems to be anybody’s game. Speculations are now spooling over who will be the candidate of the ruling-Biju Janata Dal (BJD) for the Bijepur by-poll even though official dates […]
Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday moved the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) here alleging that the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik violated the model code of conduct by organising poll meetings across the State. Speaking to the media after meeting the CEO, State BJP vice president Samir […]
Bhubaneswar/Aska: State BJP vice president and BJP candidate against the BJD supremo and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik from Hinjili Assembly constituency, Pitambar Acharya seems to have invited trouble just ahead of the 2019 polls. A case has been lodged against Acharya for allegedly misbehaving with an on-duty magistrate and a police official. As per […]
Bhubaneswar: That the Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik was interrogated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on November 25, 2017, in connection with a coal block allocation case, came to fore just a few days ahead of the general elections and a petition was filed on Monday over the inordinate delay in the case. […]