Tag: Naveen Patnaik
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‘Overcame challenges in tribal areas’
Achyut Samanta, who was recently elected to the Rajya Sabha from Odisha by the ruling Biju Janata Dal, is a first-time parliamentarian. Founder of the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), he has worked tirelessly among tribals of the state, providing them free education, accommodation, food and healthcare …
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September 15, 2018 -
Odisha ex-minister’s allegations ridiculous: CM Naveen Patnaik
"Dama babu has always been making irresponsible statements. His allegations are fruitless and ridiculous," Patnaik told the media here.
September 13, 2018 -
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik asks Centre to rename Jharsuguda airport
In a letter to Union Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu, the Chief Minister also sought introduction of commercial flights to Jharsuguda airport.
September 12, 2018 -
Asian Games 2018: Odisha announces cash awards for women hockey players
Patnaik also congratulated the team for winning the silver medal.
September 1, 2018 -
Naveen Patnaik felicitates Duttee Chand for winning two silver medals in Asian Games
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik felicitated Dutee Chand who returned from the Asian Games here on Friday. Naveen Patnaik handed over a cheque o Rs 3 crore to Dutee for winning two silver medals ( 100m and 200m). The CM also said that the government will bear all expenses of preparation by Dutee Chand for the …
September 1, 2018 -
Patnaik inaugurates Bhima Bhoi Medical College and Hospital
The Bhima Bhoi Medical College and Hospital finally saw the light of the day, after two decades, with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurating it in the presence of Union Health Minister J P Nadda and others and even hinting at the hurdles that he had to overcome to establish it. While the CM and his …
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September 1, 2018 -
Asian Games 2018: Odisha announces additional Rs 1.5 crore reward for Dutee Chand
The Chief Minister on Wednesday spoke to Dutee over the telephone and congratulated her for bringing glory for the country and the state as well.
August 30, 2018 -
‘Mu Hero, Mu Odisha’ campaign’
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched ‘Mu Hero, Mu Odisha’ campaign at a glittering function at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack in what is billed as an effort to make the youth dream big and turn achievers. Expectedly, the Opposition Congress and BJP saw red and dubbed it as ruling BJD’s attempt to woo the …
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August 28, 2018 -
Odisha CM announces cash reward of Rs 1.5 crore for Dutee Chand
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced a cash award of Rs 1.5 crore to Dutee Chand on winning the silver medal in 100-meter event at 18th Asian Games in Indonesia. It is a matter of pride that an athlete from Odisha has brought laurels to the country in 100 metre event after 20 years. In …
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August 27, 2018 -
Odisha CM announces Rs 1.5 crore for Dutee Chand
The state has a special focus on Athletics, considering the performance of its athletes in recent times and the huge potential among the talented youth.
August 27, 2018 -
Odisha seeks direct flight between Bhubaneswar-Surat
"During the hours of urgent necessity, Odia people living in Surat face untold difficulties in reaching Odisha in time," said Patnaik.
August 24, 2018 -
Patnaik unveils 15 industrial projects
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday inaugurated two industrial units and laid foundation stone of 13 entailing a total investment of Rs. 2,901.20 crore and with a direct employment potential of over 3,000. The projects are located in different districts and the Chief Minister resorted to video conference from the secretariat for the event. The …
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August 24, 2018 -
Odisha residents recall close ties between Biju, Vajpayee and Naveen
Atal Behari Vajpayee and Biju Patnaik were great friends, though they were in different political parties and Biju babu used to often say ‘the BJP is a signboard party in Odisha’. While people at large here and politicians recalled fond memories of Vajpayee and how respected and loved he was, those close to Biju Patnaik …
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August 17, 2018 -
72nd Independence Day | This is what chief ministers said in different states
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday led the celebrations of country’s 72 Independence Day as he unfurled the Tricolor from the iconic Red Fort in New Delhi.
August 15, 2018 -
Odisha CM Patnaik invites Chinese team for investors’ meet in November
The Chief Minister said resource-rich Odisha is one of the top three states of the country in attracting live manufacturing investments.
August 13, 2018 -
Pradhan gives ‘Odia’ spin to RS dy chair poll
Evidently conscious of the discomfiture amongst party cadres over PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah telephoning Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for support in the election to the deputy chairman Rajya Sabha. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan gave a spin to the issue by wondering why a ‘Odia’ was not in the race. Implicitly referring to speculations a …
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August 13, 2018 -
NDA emerges stronger, wins parliamentary battles
The BJP-led NDA emerged stronger from Parliament’s monsoon session as it first defeated the Opposition’s no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha, and then ensured victory of its candidate for Rajya Sabha’s Deputy Chairmanship with good floor management and convincing margins. The no-confidence motion in the first week and the Rajya Sabha election in the fourth …
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August 13, 2018