Odisha Chief Minister

Naveen Patnaik Announces Rs 2,200 Crore Package For Poor Amid Lockdown

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 28, 2020

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced a Rs 2,200-crore financial package to assist the weaker sections of the society, which are grappling under the unprecedented lockdown in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Odisha Seeks 50-Days Wage Guarantee To Workers Amid Virus Breakdown

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 20, 2020

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday sought quick steps by the Centre to expand testing facilities for novel coronavirus, payment of 50 days wages to MGNREGS workers and special economic package for various sectors in view of the crisis caused by COVID-19.

Odhisha Government Declares Coronavirus As State Disaster, Allocates Rs. 200 Crore To Fight Virus Threat

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 13, 2020

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday said the government has earmarked Rs 200 crore to combat the coronavirus threat in the state and announced the closure of educational institutions in the state till March 31 except for holding examinations.

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...

PM Modi Pays Tributes To Biju Patnaik On His Birth Anniversary

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday March 5, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik on his 104th birth anniversary, saying he worked tirelessly for India's development.

Amit Shah, Mamata Banerjee Face-To-Face At Naveen Patnaik's Dining Table

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Saturday February 29, 2020

The two may rarely have a good word for each other in public but on Friday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee were seen dining together courtesy Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

Naveen Patnaik Becomes BJD President For 8th Time

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 26, 2020

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik was elected as the president of the ruling BJD for the eighth consecutive term today.

Naveen Patnaik Files Nomination For Re-Election To BJD's President Post

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday February 23, 2020

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today filed nomination papers seeking his re-election as the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president- the post he had been on hold since the regional outfit was formed on December 26, 1997.

With Rs 64.26 Crore Assets, Naveen Patnaik Is Richest Minister In Odisha

India News | ANI | Thursday February 13, 2020

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is the richest among the ministers in the state with assets worth over Rs 64.26 crore, the state government said on its website on Wednesday.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Launches Virtual Police Station

World News | ANI | Wednesday January 29, 2020

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today launched a virtual police station along with two other transformational projects of the Odisha Police with an aim to reduce human interface with government offices.

Bhubaneswar To Host Inaugural Edition Of Khelo India University Games

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday January 6, 2020

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unveiled the logo and jersey of Khelo India University Games in Bhubaneswar on Monday.

Naveen Patnaik Accused Of Saving Culprits In Panchayat Official's Death

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 3, 2020

Opposition BJP on Thursday accused the office of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik of shielding the culprits involved in the death of a woman panchayat official in Jajpur district.

"Do Not Support NRC," Says Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 18, 2019

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday said the ruling BJD does not support NRC but backed the amended citizenship law, noting that it applies only to foreigners.

Odisha Government Distributes Free Laptops To Meritorious Students

Education | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 7, 2019

Since 2013, the Odisha government has been providing 15,000 laptops each year to meritorious class 12 students. So far, 90,203 students have been covered under the scheme, the officials said.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Launches 27 Projects Worth Rs 8,939 Crore

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 30, 2019

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday launched 27 industrial projects, involving a total investment of around Rs 8,939 crore.