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Odisha Government Denying Centre's PM-KISAN Scheme Benefits To Farmers: Union Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday December 25, 2020

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday came down heavily on the Odishas BJD government, accusing it of denying benefits of the PM-KISAN Nidhi scheme to the state farmers.

On 20 Years Of Naveen Patnaik's Government, Some Big-Ticket Announcements

India News | Written by Saurabh Gupta | Thursday March 5, 2020

The Odisha government is organising celebrations today to mark the Panchayati Raj Day, the birth anniversary of former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik. The event is also marking the completion of 20 years of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) government under Naveen Patnaik in Odisha. The focus is on the big-ticket announcements of empowering rural bodie...

"Naveen Patnaik Ruled For 19 Years, Still Can't Speak In Odia": Amit Shah

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday April 12, 2019

Hitting out at the BJD government in Odisha, BJP president Amit Shah said on Friday the state is rich in natural resources, but its people continue to remain poor under the Naveen Patnaik-government.

BJD Lacks "Sahi Niti And Sahi Niyat", Says PM Modi

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday April 7, 2019

Accusing the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) government of neglecting western Odisha and lacking intent and policies for development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday claimed there is a wave for BJP which has gained confidence of the people.

Odisha Government "Burnt Transformer": Amit Shah On State's Founders Day

India News | Edited by Anuj Pant | Monday April 1, 2019

BJP chief Amit Shah today attacked the Naveen Patnaik-led BJD government in Odisha, likening it to a "burnt transformer".

Amit Shah Trains Guns At Naveen Patnaik For Rejecting PM's Health Scheme

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 24, 2018

BJP president Amit Shah on Monday slammed the BJD government in Odisha for rejecting the Centre's newly launched flagship Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, saying Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik did so fearing defeat in the 2019 polls.

"Naveen Babu Does Not Understand": PM Slams Odisha 'No' To Health Scheme

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 23, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today slammed Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for saying no to the Centre's flagship Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme and alleged that a "PC" (percentage commission) culture has become the state government's identity.

BJP Targets Naveen Patnaik's Party For "Disrespecting" Union Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 4, 2018

The BJP hit out at the BJD government in Odisha on Monday, accusing it of playing "cheap politics" and "disrespecting" Union minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey during his visit to the state to inaugurate a medical college.

Odisha Government Failed To Show Union Minister "Minimum Courtesy": BJP

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 4, 2018

The BJP hit out at the BJD government in Odisha on Monday, accusing it of playing "cheap politics" and "disrespecting" Union minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey during his visit to the state to inaugurate a medical college.

Congress, BJP Call For Shutdown Over Alleged Suicide Of Odisha Girl

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 24, 2018

Opposition BJP and the Congress on Tuesday slammed the BJD government in Odisha over the alleged suicide of a girl who had claimed to have been raped by "four men in uniform", staging separate demonstrations and calling for a state-wide shutdown today.

BJP Resolve To Launch State-Wide Campaign Against The Mining Scam In Odisha

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 23, 2017

BJP, the opposition party in Odisha, today accused the BJD government of failing in all fronts and protecting interest of mine owners allegedly involved in the mining scam.

Odisha Vulnerable To Zika Virus: Samajwadi Party Tells BJD Government

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 29, 2017

The Odisha unit of the Samajwadi Party or SP has asked the Naveen Patnaik government to take steps against the potential spread of the Zika virus, after at least three cases were reported from Gujarat.

Politics Hots Up Over Potato Crisis In Odisha

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday March 12, 2016

As Odisha is staring at another potato crisis, politics has taken centre stage with opposition Congress and BJP blaming the BJD government for failing to regulate the steep rise of the staple in the state.

Ruling BJD Candidate Files Nomination for Rajya Sabha By-Poll in Odisha

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 3, 2015

Ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidate Narendra Kumar Swain today filed nomination for the Rajya Sabha by-election scheduled to be held on December 14. He was accompanied by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and other senior leaders.

Naveen Patnaik Announces BJD Candidate for Rajya Sabha By-Poll

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 27, 2015

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik today named Narendra Kumar Swain as the party candidate for the Rajya Sabha by-poll scheduled to be held on December 14.