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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

'I want to clarify that as far as the Mahagathbandhan is concerned, the Biju Janata Dal is not a part of it,' Patnaik told reporters on the sidelines of a meeting here. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

BJD not to be part of grand alliance: Naveen Patnaik

Patnaik said as part of his party's policy, the BJD will continue to maintain equal distance from both the BJP and the Congress.

09 Jan 2019 2:12 PM

Maharathy was not available for comment. (Photo: PTI)

Odisha minister resigns over comments on acquittal of rape accused

'Maharathy has sent his resignation letter to the chief minister's office. He has resigned on moral grounds,' a source in the CMO said.

06 Jan 2019 6:10 PM

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

‘The demon of corruption has grown in chit fund, PC (percentage commission) culture... The truth of Odisha's development is not hidden. Farmers, women are raising their voice,’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. (Photo: ANI)

‘Demon of corruption becoming strong in Odisha’: PM Modi

PM Modi also hit out at Odisha government for not adopting Centre's mega health scheme Ayushman Bharat.

24 Dec 2018 5:47 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

The 20 meter-long missile is equipped with state-of-the-art Avionics, 5th generation onboard computer and distributed architecture. (Photo: ANI)

Nuclear strategic ballistic missile Agni-IV successfully test fired

The test fire took place from launchpad number 4 of integrated test range at APJ Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast at 8:30 in morning.

23 Dec 2018 12:02 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

Some minor inmates of the shelter home accused the officials of sexual harassment, following which district Child Welfare Committee (CWC) officers and Child Protection Officer (CPO) raided the shelter home and later filed a complaint at Sadar Police station, here. (Representational image)

Odisha: Shelter home sealed after minor inmates accuse officials of sex harassment

Fact-finding team of Odisha BJP, led by head of Mahila Morcha, visited the shelter home but it had already been sealed and inmates shifted.

03 Dec 2018 9:13 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

The shelter home accommodates more than 80 girls and boys, the police said. (Representational Image)

Odisha shelter home girls sexually abused, in-charge arrested

The incident came to light when some of the girls while speaking to the media had recently accused the home in-charge, the police said.

01 Dec 2018 7:22 PM

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