Tag: Odisha Cm

Bhubaneswar: In an extremely rare glimpse of Naveen Patnaik running errands, the chief minster dropped by a bookstore in the capital city, leaving other shoppers and bystanders in a frenzy. Not only the shopkeeper, but also everyone around was startled by the sudden appearance of Naveen, who along with his sister Geeta Mehta visited a […]

Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of International Women Day, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today launched a dedicated helpline number ‘181’ to provide immediate assistance to the fairer sex in the state. The new facility was launched at the state level programme organised by Women and Child Development Department here today. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday quashed all rumours in social media over his ill-health and said he is absolutely fit and fine. On being asked by a newsman whether it is true that he is ill and is planning to travel abroad for treatment for four months, Patnaik promptly replied, “It’s absolutely […]

Bhubaneswar: Odia cine stars Uttam Mohanty and Asit Pati joined the ruling-BJD today. Both the stars were at the Odisha CM and BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik’s residence Naveen Niwas where they formally joined the party. Both Uttam and Asit are well known actors of the Odia film industry. “The two well known Odia film stars, […]

Cuttack: The people of Odisha celebrated the birth anniversaries of firebrand freedom fighters Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and Veer Surendra Sai. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today offered floral tribute to the firebrand leader and freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose at Janakinath Bhawan, his birthplace-turned museum, at Odia Bazar in Cuttack on his 120th birth […]

Notwithstanding the bandh call given by Opposition Congress and BJP, Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik will visit the tribal dominated Malkangiri district tomorrow. Keeping in mind, the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) activities in the district and the bandh call by Opposition parties, security has been beefed up ahead of the CM’s visit.

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government today announced that the modalities for regularization of school teachers is ready and following the approval of the chief minister, a notification to this effect will be issued by the School and Mass Education department. As per the modalities, teachers with 8 years of satisfactory work experience along with the desired […]

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s admiration to chief minister Naveen Patnaik on demonetisation issue has led to speculation on prospect of a new political equation even as both the parties have ruled out any such political understanding. Not only the Prime Minister, but also his Cabinet colleagues like Piyus Goyal, Arun Jaitely, Rajnath Singh had […]

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today informed the State Assembly that 19 out of 30 districts of Odisha are Maoist prone. In a written reply to a question by Congress member Kailash Kulesika, the chief minister said 45 Maoists have been killed and 80 arrested in 55 encounters since 2015 till November this year. Besides, […]

Sambalpur: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today unveiled a slew of projects and laid foundation stones of others during his 1-day visit to the district. While inaugurating several projects at the PHD ground in Ainthapalli, Naveen also dedicated the new bus terminal to the public. Moreover, the chief minister also flagged off the Pilgrimage Train at […]

Bhubaneswar: Highlighting the ineptness of the State government, the Odisha BJP today released a chargesheet against the ruling BJD detailing its failures. State president of BJP Basant Panda presented the memorandum of allegations in a press meet at the party headquarters and targeted chief minister Naveen Patnaik over his government’s incompetence. Panda questioned Naveen Patnaik […]

Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the recent demonetisation of Rs, 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes, the Odisha government has urged the Centre to provide mobile banking services in unbanked Gram Panchayats (GPs) with immediate effect. In a letter to Union Finance minister Arun Jaitley today, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said out of 6238 Gram […]

Bhubaneswar: Reiterating its vehement protest against the Centre on Polavaram and Mahanadi issues, the ruling BJD government today made it clear that it will not make any compromise on these issues. Speaking at a preparatory meeting at the Idcol auditorium here to kickstart a signature campaign and a mega human chain on Mahanadi issue,  chief […]

Phulbani: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurated projects worth around Rs 60 crore and also laid the foundation stone of various other developmental initiatives during his 1-day visit to Kandhamal district. The CM visited the district headquarters town Phulbani and then Baliguda areas in the district where he inaugurated the projects. Patnaik also addressed a public […]

Baripada: Eggs were hurled at Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik during his visit to Mayurbhanj district to inaugurate various developmental projects. According to sources, the incident occurred at the rally ground in Suliapada when a youth hurled eggs at the CM. The police had apprehended a youth in this connection. However, the youth was soon captured […]