Tag: Naveen Patnaik
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Both BJD, BJP hard pressed to explain RS candidature of Ashwini Vaishnav
Much to the discomfiture of the two parties, the Congress went hammer and tongs terming it the betrayal of people’s mandate by the BJD that exposes the deep-rooted nexus between the two linked to the mining lobby.
June 22, 2019 -
Mangalpur-Tomka road a ‘deathtrap’ full of potholes
When the deplorable condition of the road came to the fore last year, the PWD had repaired the road temporarily using stone dust.
June 17, 2019 -
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik seeks Rs 5,228 cr to deal with cyclone Fani damage
He also sought the allocation for 5 lakh permanent houses to replace the habitations damaged in the cyclone.
June 16, 2019 -
Odisha be declared ‘Special Focus State’, suggests Naveen Patnaik
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik suggested states hit by major natural calamities be declared as “Special Focus States” with benefits as per the Special Category Status.
June 15, 2019 -
BJD floats idea of bloc in parliament
“Let us see how it works out in parliament, we are keen to form a bloc of over 100 MPs with as many parties including TRS, DMK and others to present various issues. Individually, the parties concerned do not have the numbers to effectively do so, hence the idea to form a bloc,” said BJD parliamentary party leader Pinaki Mishra.
June 15, 2019 -
Cyclone Fani relief: Rs 197.59 crore released for Puri as first phase house damage assistance
At least 1.51 crore people spread over 16,659 villages were affected by the Cyclone Fani while over 5 lakh houses were damaged and 41 casualties reported, the Odisha government had informed in its first preliminary damage assessment report that was released on May 10.
June 11, 2019 -
Naveen Patnaik reaches Delhi to meet Modi, attend NITI Aayog meeting
“I'll be meeting PM Modi regarding mainly the damage caused by Cyclone Fani and the funds the Centre can give us for that. Also, I have an appointment with the President whom I will be seeing and I will be attending the NITI Aayog meeting,” said Patnaik.
June 9, 2019 -
Naveen Patnaik tees off as Odisha Chief Minister
Quite the most critical feature in terms of electoral politics and governance must be that Mr Naveen Patnaik was on Wednesday sworn in as the Chief Minister of Odisha for a record fifth term.
June 1, 2019 -
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik not to attend Modi swearing-in today
According to the official reason cited, all BJD MLAs are to take oath in the Odisha Assembly on Thursday in the presence of the CM, and hence he is unable to go to Delhi
May 30, 2019 -
PM Modi congratulates Odisha CM Patnaik, assures Centre’s cooperation to state
In his message to the Odisha CM, the PM assured all cooperation from the Centre to the developmental plans of the state.
May 29, 2019 -
Naveen Patnaik elected leader of BJD legislative party, meets Governor
Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal has extended the invitation to Naveen Patnaik to form the government in the state.
May 26, 2019 -
Naveen Patnaik to be sworn-in as Odisha CM for fifth time on May 29
Naveen Patnaik would be sworn-in as the state’s Chief Minister for a fifth consecutive term on May 29 in a simple ceremony at the Raj Bhavan, the BJD said on Saturday, adding that it would be an austere occasion in view of the Cyclone Fani that caused much death and destruction in the state.
May 25, 2019 -
Odisha voters clear in their split decision — Modi for PM, Naveen for CM
Results proved all intellectuals wrong as the voter turned out to be smarter. Such a phenomenon in the predominantly rural, backward state was unexpected.
May 25, 2019 -
Verdict in Odisha
Mr Patnaik was riveted to social security and the indices of welfare. Bereft of personal attacks, his campaign style has paid off and famously so. More power to his elbow.
May 25, 2019 -
Naveen Patnaik negates Modi wave in Odisha, set for fifth term
The “political novice” of 1998 had outgrown seasoned political stalwarts and in terms of electoral success, even his illustrious father Biju Patnaik.
May 23, 2019 -
PM Modi congratulates YS Jaganmohan Reddy, Naveen Patnaik
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated YSR Congress Party chief YS Jaganmohan Reddy and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on victories of their respective parties in the assembly elections of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
May 23, 2019 -
Naveen Patnaik led BJD seems to negate Modi wave in Odisha
In Odisha, the Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal (BJD) looks all set to win the mandate hands down and form the government for a fifth straight term.
May 23, 2019