Tag: Odisha Cm Naveen Patnaik

Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday asked his party MPs to submit reports of their performance in the Parliament and on the steps taken by them to resolve issues in their respective constituencies every two months starting August. In a letter to all the Lok Sabha and […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Saturday expressed hope that the state police would take exemplary action against those involved in the sexual abuse of minor girls. Patnaik said this after inaugurating a workshop on the safety of women and children here. “The police have a responsibility to create a secure environment for the citizens. […]

Bhubaneswar:  Amidst the ongoing resentment over the move of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to increase the fees of Class 10 and 12 board examinations for SC and ST students, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik today sought intervention of Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). In a letter to Union HRD Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal […]

Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of 73rd Independence Day, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the much-awaited online land revenue payment system from the Loka Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar today. The new system will come to the rescue of people including farmers who earlier had to face difficulties in paying their land revenue. “This system would […]

By Ashutosh Mishra Bhubaneswar: What is it that makes BJP stronger in western Odisha compared to the state’s coastal belt? Right from the beginning the party has been winning more seats in the western region while it has found it difficult to penetrate the coast where currently the Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal (BJD) dominates. […]

By Ashutosh Mishra Bhubaneswar: Eversince chief minister, Naveen Patnaik stepped into the political arena there has been speculation about the people guiding him. In the initial days bureaucrat-turned-politician, Pyari Mohan Mohapatra was believed to have been his informal advisor. Mohapatra, who had worked closely with Naveen’s father, Biju Patnaik, was known to the family and […]

By Ashutosh Mishra Bhubaneswar: Not one to rest on his laurels chief minister, Naveen Patnaik has set about the task of further strengthening the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) organisation in the state. The party, of which he is the president, has decided to launch an ambitious membership drive almost doubling its strength in the state. […]

Bhubaneswar: Expressing concerns over the recent fracas between public and police at Rajmahal square in Bhubaneswar during enforcement of guidelines under the amended Motor Vehicles Act 2019, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday relaxed the enforcement drive for three months. In a latest decision, Patnaik has directed the enforcement agencies not to aggressively go […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has witnessed numerous instances where Police had to face wrath of public. From allegations of bribe to dispose off cases or lack of timely action, a dent has been made on the image of men-in-khakhi. In a bid to bring a change in the scenario, Odisha government is now gearing up to make […]

Bhubaneswar:  The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday announced the date for by-election to Bijepur Assembly seat. As per the Commission’s decision, the Bijepur bypoll will be held on October 21. An official notification regarding the bypoll will be issued on September 23 while the last date for filing of nomination by candidates is […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday congratulated Amitabh Bachchan on being named the Dadasaheb Phalke award recipient saying, the iconic actor has inspired generations of cine lovers and actors. The 76-year-old megastar, who has presented memorable performances in a career spanning five decades in the cine industry, was on Tuesday named the Dadasaheb […]

Bhubaneswar: The State Cabinet today approved several proposals at a meeting presided over by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at the Loka Seva Bhawan, which include the revision of Kharif Marketing Season (KMS), 2019 policy and construction of a modern Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) at Baramunda in Bhubaneswar. Speaking to media persons after the meeting, chief […]

Bhubaneswar: Continuing its tirade against the alleged hijacking of the Centre’s flagship schemes, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today launched massive protests outside block and municipality offices across Odisha reiterating that the state government is trying to usurp the funds provided under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and portray it as State’s Awas Yojana/Biju […]

Bhubaneswar: The zero tolerance policy of the Odisha government under which scores of corrupt government officials were shown doors in quick succession recently, has failed to impress the Opposition, which has termed it a mere eyewash. The opposition alleged that the state government is taking action against corrupt OAS and OFS officers, but going soft […]

Bhubaneswar: From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Union Ministers to leaders cutting across party lines, wishes poured in for Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday as he turned 74. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to congratulate Naveen on the special day. “Greetings to Odisha’s CM Shri Naveen Patnaik Ji on his birthday. […]