Naveen Patnaik

Ukraine Russia Conflict: CM Bommai pays tribute to Naveen Shekharappa

The body of Naveen Shekharappa reached Bengaluru. Naveen was killed in shelling in Ukraine. CM Bommai paid tribute at the airport.

Mar 21, 2022, 10:46 AM IST

Ukraine Russia Conflict: Naveen Shekharappa's body reaches Bengaluru

The body of Naveen Shekharappa reached Bengaluru. Naveen was killed in shelling in Ukraine. CM Bommai paid tribute at the airport.

Mar 21, 2022, 08:20 AM IST

In a first, Naveen Patnaik's BJD forms zilla parishads in all 30 districts of Odisha

"For the first time in the history of Odisha, and probably across the country, a single party has formed zilla parishads in all the districts of the state," BJD vice-president Debi Prasad Mishra said.

Mar 13, 2022, 23:30 PM IST

Odisha rural polls: Naveen Patnaik-led BJD wins 743 of 829 ZP seats; BJP, Congress bite dust

The ruling Biju Janata Dal continued its winning streak and secured 87.20 per cent of the Zilla Parishad zones.

Mar 01, 2022, 14:00 PM IST

Odisha announces financial package for community support staff, paid medical leaves for Anganwadi workers

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced a financial package for 50,000 community support staff (CSS) working at the Panchayat level under "Mission Shakti" in the state. 

Jan 09, 2022, 10:59 AM IST

Diwali Bonanza: Contractual employees of THIS state to get 25% hike

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced a 25 per cent increase in the remuneration of contractual employees. 

Nov 04, 2021, 12:54 PM IST

Cyclone Gulab’s landfall process completed, heavy rains likely in several places- In pics

Heavy rains lashed north coastal Andhra Pradesh and several other parts under the impact of cyclonic storm Gulab on Monday. 

Sep 27, 2021, 11:14 AM IST

COVID-19: Odisha grants Rs 352 crore financial package to MGNREGA workers

Odisha CM said, "There is always a special place in my heart for the poor and working for their welfare gives me satisfaction, I hope this financial assistance will help the workers." 

Jul 10, 2021, 08:16 AM IST

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik appeals for smooth conduct of Puri Ratha Yatra amidst COVID scare

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Thursday sought cooperation of all including devotees for the smooth conduct of Lord Jagannaths annual Ratha Yatra this year on July 12 amid strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols.

Jul 08, 2021, 22:06 PM IST

Tokyo Olympics: Odisha CM announces prize money of Rs 6 crores for gold medal winners from state

During a virtual interaction with the athletes from the state, Patnaik said that the state government will provide Rs 6 crore to those winning gold, Rs 4 crore for silver, and Rs 2.5 crore for bronze. Besides, Rs 15 lakh will be given to each of the athletes from the state who have qualified for the Olympics.

Jul 08, 2021, 22:05 PM IST

Odisha CHSE Board Class 12 exams 2021 cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

"Students' lives are more important than any exam," the CM said while confirming that Odisha CHSE Board Class 12 exams 2021 have been cancelled.

Jun 04, 2021, 13:37 PM IST

Centre needs to procure COVID vaccines: Naveen Patnaik seeks consensus from other CMs

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday wrote to all the chief ministers in the country, urging them to build a consensus over procurement of the COVID vaccines by the Centre for distribution among the states.

Jun 02, 2021, 16:46 PM IST

Murder of constitutional ethos: BJP hits out at Mamata for skipping cyclone review meet with PM Narendra Modi

BJP president J P Nadda on Friday accused her of "murder of constitutional ethos and the culture of cooperative federalism".

May 28, 2021, 19:24 PM IST

Will manage Cyclone Yaas relief work through own resources: CM Naveen Patnaik

The CM, however, did seek assistance for long-term measures to make the state disaster-resilient.

May 28, 2021, 16:34 PM IST

Cyclone Yaas: PM Narendra Modi holds review meet with Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik

PM Modi will conduct an aerial survey of the Cyclone Yaas affected areas of Odisha and West Bengal during his visit to the states. 

May 28, 2021, 13:05 PM IST

Cyclone Yaas: At least 4 dead, more than 20 lakh evacuated as cyclonic storm pounds Odisha, West Bengal

As per report, two persons were killed - one each in Odisha's Keonjhar and Balasore- after trees fell on them. An elderly woman in Mayurbhanj reportedly died after her house collapsed. However, there is no official confirmation yet. 

May 27, 2021, 07:40 AM IST

Cyclone Yaas to pass east coast by May 26, Odisha alerts 12 districts, appeals people to not panic

Odisha received a bulletin from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting the formation of a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, which may take the shape of a cyclonic storm, Special Relief Commissioner P K Jena said. The system is likely to pass through the Odisha-West Bengal coast by May 26. 

May 21, 2021, 17:10 PM IST

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik takes first shot of COVID-19 vaccination, urges people to come forward

"Happy to share that I took my first dose of #COVID19 vaccine today. Grateful to our scientists, health workers for their race against time to deliver the vaccines to people. Appeal to all eligible people to come forward and get vaccinated for a Covid Free Odisha" tweeted Chief Minister Patnaik.

Mar 01, 2021, 14:55 PM IST

High time country gets out of election mode: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik at NITI Aayog meet

Naveen Patnaik said that the elections are an essential feature of a democracy. Odisha CM said, "However, the hallmark of a mature democracy is that once elected, Government are meant to work for people, beyond the party line. Its high time that we as a country have serious introspection on whether we are able to do the same."

Feb 20, 2021, 16:04 PM IST

NEET 2020: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, Governor Ganeshi Lal congratulate AIR 1 Soyeb Aftab, wish him bright future

Soyeb Aftab who is a resident of Odisha was elated on receiving a call from the chief minister and thanked him. He is the first student from Odisha to have topped the NEET.

Oct 18, 2020, 14:48 PM IST