Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik

Naveen Patnaik Exempts Fees For Students Appearing In Board Exam

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 13, 2021

Keeping in view adverse impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the livelihood of the people across Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday announced that the state government will not charge any fee from students appearing in the Matric examination.

Naveen Patnaik Gets Letter Claiming Contract Killers Out To Kill Him, Probe Ordered

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 8, 2021

After Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik received an anonymous letter threatening to kill him, Special State Secretary Dr Santosh Bala asked the state's Home department to look into the matter and take appropriate action.

SCB Medical College Will Become An 'AIIMS Plus' Institute: Odisha Chief Minister

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Friday January 1, 2021

The SCB Medical College and Hospital, the states premier medical facility spread over 175 acres of land in Cuttack, would be an 'AIIMS Plus' institute after completion of the development work, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said on Thursday.

BJD Will Make Women Reservation A Major National Issue: Naveen Patnaik

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 26, 2020

Taking a swipe at the national parties for talking about women empowerment only during polls and conveniently forgetting afterward, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Saturday said BJD will make women reservation issue a national movement by raising it in every session of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and the Legislative Assembly.

North Orissa University Renamed After Mayurbhanj Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Thursday December 24, 2020

The Odisha Government on Wednesday rechristened North Orissa University after Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo, erstwhile Maharaja of Mayurbhanj. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said the government will expedite development works for the university library.

Naveen Patnaik Orders Probe Into Murder Of 5-Year-Old Girl In Odisha

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 27, 2020

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced probe by a Special Investigative Team (SIT) into the kidnapping and murder of a five-year-old girl in the Nayagarh district.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Calls Up NEET 2020 Topper Soyeb Aftab, Wishes Him Bright Future

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Sunday October 18, 2020

NEET Results 2020: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday called up NEET 2020 topper Soyeb Aftab and congratulated him on his success.

PM Modi, Amit Shah Greet Naveen Patnaik On His Birthday

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Friday October 16, 2020

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik was greeted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, union ministers, his state cabinet colleagues, BJD leaders and others across parties. The Biju Janata Dal chief turned 75 today. Naveen Patnaik has decided not to celebrate his birthday in view of the COVID-19 situation in the state, a statement from the Chief Ministe...

Inspired By Farmers, Odisha's Krushi Bhavan Wins Global Architecture Award

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 21, 2020

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has dedicated the prestigious AZ Awards-2020 for Odisha's architectural marvel Krushi Bhavan, to farmers and artisans of the state.

Naveen Patnaik Calls PM Modi, Requests NEET, JEE Exams To Be Delayed Amid COVID-19

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 27, 2020

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the phone and requested him to postpone NEET and JEE exams, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and the flood situation in the state, a senior official said.

Postpone JEE Main And NEET 2020: Odisha Chief Minister To Prime Minister Modi

Education | With PTI Inputs | Thursday August 27, 2020

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to postpone the JEE Main 2020 And NEET 2020 exams scheduled in September

COVID-19: Educational Institutes In Odisha To Remain Closed Till End of Durga Puja

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 26, 2020

Keeping in view the concerns expressed by students and parents, it has been decided to close schools and colleges till the end of Durga Puja holidays, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said in a statement. The five-day Durga Puja festival is slated to be held between October 22 and October 26.

JEE Main And NEET 2020: Odisha CM Writes To Education Minister, Demands Postponement

Education | With Inputs From PTI | Tuesday August 25, 2020

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday wrote to Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ demanding postponement of NEET 2020 and JEE Main 2020 exams.

Follow Nine "COVID Mantras": Naveen Patnaik To Biju Janata Dal MLAs

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

With ministers and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLAs caught ignoring coronavirus regulations, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has asked the party legislators to adhere to nine "COVID mantras" such as mandatory wearing of face masks and following social-distancing norms.

Naveen Patnaik Virtually Inaugurates Indian Oil's Product Centre In Odisha

India News | ANI | Friday June 26, 2020

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursdayvirtually inaugurated Product Application and Development Centre (PADC) in Paradip.