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Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik (Photo: File)

Naveen Patnaik woos anganwadi workers with eyes on poll

The hike will come into effect retrospectively from October 1, 2018, a government release said.

14 Jan 2019 6:02 AM

NCP backs Naveen Patnaik on reservation for women

The BJD has been showcasing its drive for 33 per cent reservation for women as its commitment towards “women empowerment.”

11 Jan 2019 6:19 AM

Naveen Patnaik: BJD will not be part of proposed mahagathbandhan

The Odisha CM also maintained that the BJD would continue to stay equidistant from the BJP and the Congress.

10 Jan 2019 2:07 AM

Odisha has sought assistance of Rs 1,534.82 crore from central government towards mitigation of farmers' problems due to the drought situation. (Representational Image)

Odisha seeks financial assistance for helping drought-affected farmers

The crop loss of nearly 33pc has been recorded in pockets of nine districts in Odisha.

28 Dec 2018 4:53 PM

'The 20 member team of Odisha Fire Service which is headed by chief fire service officer is meant to assist the local authorities in rescue operations,' said the Director General of Odisha Fire Service, Bijay Kumar Sharma. (Photo: ANI)

Odisha Fire Services to assist rescue operation in Meghalaya mining tragedy

At least 15 miners have been trapped in a coal mine in East Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya for more than two weeks.

28 Dec 2018 11:33 AM

‘Deserting BYV, they have joined BJP to work towards Narendra Modi's and Amit Shah's development agenda to build a New Odisha,’ said Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. (Photo: ANI)

Over 100 BYV members join BJP

The youth workers were inducted into BJP in the presence of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

26 Dec 2018 12:14 PM

‘The real strength of BJD is the love of the people of Odisha, and because of that it emerged as the strongest regional party in Odisha,’ CM Naveen Patnaik. (Photo: File)

BJD MPs, MLAs asked to donate month's salary to party ahead of election

‘Charity begins at home, whatever we are today, it is because of the party, so it would be our pleasure to donate,’ said MP Prashant Nanda.

25 Dec 2018 3:18 PM

In Bhubaneswar, Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation of Paradip Hyderabad Pipeline Product Project (PHPL) and Bokaro-Angul section of Jagdishpur-Haldia and Bokaro-Dhamra Gas Pipeline Project (PM Urja Ganga). (Photo: ANI)

In Odisha, PM Modi inaugurates development projects worth Rs 14,523cr

This is a part of the central government’s ‘Purvodaya’ vision – a vision to develop the eastern parts of India.

24 Dec 2018 3:50 PM

CM Naveen Patnaik dubbed BJP as party that ‘talks more and does less’ and alleged that Congress was ‘responsible for the bankruptcy’ of Indian economy. (Photo: File)

Odisha CM hits out at Cong, BJP over demand on farm loan waiver in state

CM also asserted that his Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) is a better initiative than farm loan waiver.

22 Dec 2018 11:52 AM

Parties try hard to woo farmers, tribals and dalits in Odisha

Taking cue from BJP’s recent defeat in 3 states, BJD is concentrating on development schemes to impress voters.

22 Dec 2018 1:35 AM

The announcement was made by BJP state president Basant Panda at a press conference in Odisha. (Photo: Facebook)

BJP promises farm loan waiver in Odisha if party comes to power

Earlier, state Congress chief Niranjan Patnaik too had announced waiver of farmer loans if Congress comes to power in Odisha in 2019.

18 Dec 2018 5:01 PM

Naveen Patnaik writes to CMs over quota for women

Patnaik had earlier written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging the latter to initiate the move to ensure one-third reservation for women.

07 Dec 2018 4:40 AM

Estranged BJD leader Baijayant Jay Panda who was attacked by suspected BJD workers.

Odisha witnesses spurt in political violence ahead of LS, Assembly polls

Ministers who have been assaulted or manhandled are mostly those opposing the BJD or CM Naveen Patnaik.

03 Dec 2018 12:05 AM

Sources said the shelter home has been operating for the last two years without registration under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. (Representational image)

Odisha shelter home shut after harassment charge

District child protection Officer (DCPO) Anuradha Goswami has lodged a complaint against the shelter home at Sadar police station.

02 Dec 2018 6:27 AM

Both the leaders had for a long been alleging delay in construction of a second bridge over the Brahmani river, establishment of a super-speciality hospital in Rourkela and lack of job opportunities for local youths in Paradip oil refinery. (Photo: ANI)

Treated as ‘furniture’ in BJP: 2 Odisha MLAs resign from party

Former Union Minister and Odisha MLA Dilip Roy, and senior BJP leader Bijoy Mohapatra resigned from BJP on Friday.

30 Nov 2018 4:16 PM

BJD chief Naveen Patnaik is trying to sideline tainted leaders of his party

BJD counters dip in Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik’s popularity

Naveen being projected as a promoter of clean netas, babus, social activists.

27 Nov 2018 1:02 AM

Odisha Pradesh Congress president Niranjan Patnaik (right) with party workers.

Ahead of 2019 test, Odisha Congress battles against crisis of confidence

Factionalism, exodus of disgruntled veteran leaders is helping BJP make inroads into grand old party’s bastions.

12 Nov 2018 12:10 AM

The woman, whom the youth claims to be his friend, allegedly forced him to consume liquor during his stay at her house. After he became unconscious, she cut off his private part, Nayak alleged.

Odisha: Woman chops off youth’s genitals after tiff over phone

According reports, the victim Rajendra Nayak hailing from Jharabeda village in Ghatagaon in Keonjhar district works in private company in Chennai.

09 Nov 2018 6:49 AM

Since May 2017, 121 wild elephants have died in Odisha. Out of these, 25 were electrocuted and 4 died after they fell into wells.

Odisha fast turning into graveyard for elephants

Manmade disasters coupled with the state governments inaction have rendered the state a deadly graveyard for the elephants.

05 Nov 2018 4:55 AM

Singh asked the industry to stress on research and innovation to become world leader in steel sector.

Centre to examine allegation of low quality steel: Minister

National Steel Policy 2017 is aimed at achieving 300 million tonnes steel production by 2030-31.

03 Nov 2018 11:48 AM

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