Tag: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik

Odisha govt announces 14-day complete lockdown in four districts to contain COVID-19

Chief Secretary A K Tripathy said aggressive surveillance will be conducted during the period in these areas to contain the spread of the disease.

July 17, 2020

Odisha sets zero casualty target for cyclone Amphan amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Considering the gravity of the cyclonic storm, the state government during the day urged the Centre to temporarily suspend ''Shramik Special'' trains passing through areas falling in the direction of the cyclone.

May 17, 2020

As Odisha report new COVID-19 cases, CM warns citizens to follow lockdown or face criminal action

Of the 39 COVID-19 cases in the state, 32 are from Bhubaneswar.

April 6, 2020

BJP accuses Naveen Patnaik of saving culprits in Panchayat official’s death

BJP also alleged that the lone arrested person, Rupesh Bhadra, was being given VIP treatment in jail due to his close proximity to a senior BJD leader.

January 3, 2020

Universities are great hubs of ideas but not ivory towers: President Ram Nath Kovind

President Kovind was addressing the valedictory ceremony of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Utkal University.

December 9, 2019

Delhi Dynamos renamed Odisha FC, move base to Bhubaneswar

The development comes after DD owners Delhi Soccer Private Limited penned a formal agreement with the Sports & Youth Services Department of the Odisha government.

September 2, 2019

Odisha: BJP accuses ruling BJD of hijacking Fani relief in poll-bound Patkura

Elections to the Patkura assembly constituency are due in the coming months

May 13, 2019

BJD opens up on ‘CBI police’ altercation in West Bengal

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, however, refused to react which has surprised many observers since he had only recently projected himself to be a champion of federalism and chided Congress circles here.

February 4, 2019

Ruckus in Odisha Assembly over 2 rape incidents

Congress stalls proceedings demanding suspension of the question hour for a discussion on the matter

April 16, 2018

Odisha: Opposition stalls Assembly over Lokayukta delay

Opposition Congress and BJP stalled proceedings of the Odisha Assembly on Monday demanding a statement from Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik over the inordinate delay in appointment of Lokayukta in the state. Leader of the Opposition and former law minister Narasingha Mishra raised the issue and demanded a reply from the CM. Though the Odisha government...

March 26, 2018

CM Naveen Patnaik launches Startup India-Odisha Yatra

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday launched the Startup India-Odisha Yatra. The Chief Minister said the Yatra van would travel to 60 educational institutions across the 16 districts of the state. He said selected ideas would be put to three days intensive acceleration programme and the best 50 innovators would be provided incubation and mentorship support...

January 30, 2018

Odisha’s growth rate beats national average: Patnaik

The 69th Republic Day was celebrated across Odisha amid tight security today with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik asserting that the state’s growth rate has surpassed the national average. Odisha has taken giant strides in all spheres, including economy, health, education, industry and infrastructure, he said after hoisting the national flag at Barabati stadium in Cuttack....

January 26, 2018